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Holiday Romance (2023 Remaster)
The Kinks
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I had a break for weeks
So I booked my seat
And confirmed a reservation
At a quiet little seaside hotel
I packed my bags and I caught my train
And reached my destination
Just in time for the dinner gong
Ding dong
And I saw Lavinia
Standing at the bottom of the stairs
And I fell for Lavinia
The moment that I saw her standing there
Lavinia looked so divine
As she walked up to the table to dine
And then Lavinia's eyes met mine
I thought: Can this be love?
Can this be lovey dove?
Or just a holiday romance?
Can this be long lost love at last?
Or is it just a flash in the pan?
Then after cheese and liqueurs
They struck up the band
I plucked up my courage
And I asked Lavinia to dance
That was the start of my holiday romance
Just a holiday romance
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We did the foxtrot, samba
And danced through the night
The last waltz came
And we held each other so tight
That was the start of my holiday romance
It's just a holiday romance
A simple holiday romance
I wondered should I take this chance?
We walked on the beach
And we paddled our feet
And we watched all the swimmers
And the holiday treat felt complete
We drank lemonade
And we sat in the shade
I thought I must be on a winner
And I acted cool and discreet
For I knew that Lavinia
Was the shyest lady that I'd ever meet
And I knew that Lavinia
Would only be my lady for the week
It was just a holiday romance
A simple holiday romance
I wondered should I take this chance?
Just a holiday romance
Can this be love?
Can this be lovey dove?
Or just a holiday romance?
I tried to kiss her
She walked away
She said: "Better stop
My husband's coming to collect me today"
That was the end of my holiday
Sweet and innocent holiday
End of my holiday romance
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