Paul Banks On the Esplanade lyrics

On the esplanade
Down by the sea
Baby watch my back
I think somebody's been following me
You feel overcome
With trying to play it dead
You feel safe that way
Is it better than just playing instead?
Was a big step for me to roll up my golden light
Should have saved, saved my energy

I'm awake today
It's so nice to see the window, wash my dreams away
And I prop myself up on my pillow
We've been through shaky times
But I'm glad you found your way
There was too much panic then
From here on it will be straight all the way

Was a big step for me to roll up my golden light
Should have saved, saved my energy

Changing with time
I can't wait for the sign
Is this right?
Day turns your side, but the day brings the pride of the light
Oh the peace comes at night,
I will never break from this shadow of exile
To be blinded
Changing with time
I can't wait for the sign
Is this right?
Is this right?