The Fógues - Don't Grieve for Young Love Lost Lyrics

When the leaves were turning green
You were the nicest girl I'd seen
And the thoughts I'd have of you
I must admit they weren't all clean
And as I just stood there waiting
With your friends you were debating
If you liked me
The thought of which, I must admit
It did excite me
When the trees were in full bloom
You'd smile when I'd enter the room
And to see you I'd have walked
From Ballycastle to Macroom
Infatuation seemed unending
And the money we were spending
That was sinful
But your bottom in that skirt
Just looked so blissful
When the leaves were turning brown
Like them, relations hit the ground
And where once we'd talked for hours
You'd snap whene'er I'd make a sound
All that progress we'd been making
All those plans we were making for the future
Instead of these, the warmth we had
Became much cooler
Now I see trees bedecked in frost
But I don't grieve for young love lost
For that happiness we shared
Came at a huge financial cost
Though I felt a deal of pain
I don't regret it all the same
I've learned a lot here
Relationships are like the turning of the year
You said we'd stay in touch and not let it die
It's quite alright if you've had enough
Call over and collect your stuff
Don't overthink just what you mean to me
Again, the trees are turning green
And she's the nicest girl I've seen
And the thoughts I have of her
I must admit they're not all clean
And as I just stand here waiting
With her friends she is debating if she likes me
The thought of which, I must admit
It does excite me