Roxy Music lyrics to "Virginia Plain" Bryan Ferry, Eno, Phil Manzanera, debut single August 1972
This was released as Roxy Music's debut single in August 1972. It was recorded in July 1972 at London's Command Studios. The name \"Robert E. Lee\" refers to music industry lawyer Robert Lee.
Make me a deal and make it
straight--all signed and sealed, I'll
take it. To Robert E. Lee I'll show it.
I hope and pray he don't blow it
'cause we've been around a long
time just try try try tryin' to
make the big time.
Take me on a roller coaster.
Take me for an airplane ride.
Take me for a six days wonder, but don't you
don't you throw my pride aside besides
what's real and make believe.
Baby Jane's in Acapulco.
We are flyin' down to Rio.
Throw me a line. I'm sinking fast,
clutching at straws--can't make it.
Havana sound we're trying--hard edge,
the hipster jiving.
The Last Picture Show's down the drive-in.
You're so sheer. You're so chic--
teenage rebel of the week.
Flavours of the mountain steamline,
midnight blue casino floors--dance
the cha-cha through till sunrise.
Open up exclusive doors--oh wow!
Just like flamingos look the same--so me and you, just
we two, got to search for something new.
Far beyond the pale horizon,
some place near the desert strand,
where my Studebaker takes me, that's
where I'll make my stand, but wait!
Can't you see that Holzer mane?
