In a heartfelt head-rush situation
I staggered across the town to the river
The shop by the water had nothing to take away the pain
Then along came a friendly face
Nick Parker gave me paracetamol in Bideford
It was down by the water
My head was aching
It had been inferred
A few months ago I had only heard his name
Then I went to a local show he was playing
We struck up a chat and he asked me about what I did
Then he gave me a shout out on stage for an upcoming gig
Nick Parker gave me paracetamol in Bideford
It was down by the water
My head was aching
It had been inferred
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A couple of months later we met again at a festival
He remembered my face and he asked me how I'd been
He'd listened to me and he asked me what time I was on
I hadn't been booked but the thought was a happy one
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Anyway, let's get back to the matter at hand
Running through town with a headache and a shattered plan
To last out the weekend with all of my wits intact
To not burn out my careworn brain and become a nervous wreck
The moral right here is you're never too cool to be kind
The moment you humble yourself is when the stars align
Nick Parker gave me paracetamol in Bideford
He said sorry, it would be ibuprofen, if I could
Nick Parker gave me paracetamol in Bideford
It was the push I needed, I think he understood
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