The Smiths — Nowhere Fast

[Verse 1] I'd like to drop my trousers to the world I am a man of means (of slender means) Each household appliance is like a new science in my town [Refrain 1] And if the day came when I felt a natural emotion I'd get such a shock I'd probably jump in the ocean [Chorus] And when a train goes by it's such a sad sound It's such a sad thing [Verse 2] I'd like to drop my trousers to the Queen Every sensible child will know what this means The poor and the needy are selfish and greedy on her terms [Refrain 1] And if the day came when I felt a natural emotion I'd get such a shock I'd probably jump in the ocean [Chorus] And when a train goes by it's such a sad sound It's such a sad thing [Verse 3] And when I'm lying in my bed I think about life and I think about death And neither one particularly appeals to me [Refrain 2] And if the day came when I felt a natural emotion I'd get such a shock I'd probably lie In the middle of the street and die I'd lie down and die