Start as You Mean to Go On Black Box Recorder

"Start as You Mean to Go On" by Black Box Recorder, released in 1998, is an #IndiePop song exploring themes of relationships, expectations, and disillusionment. The lyrics convey a sense of irony and critique societal norms. Its minimalist sound and haunting vocals create an introspective atmosphere, contributing to its lasting impact in alternative music.

I left school and hit the high street
Had my youth in six weeks flat
Top shelf dust and Glastonbury
Learnt to be a secretary

If I can't have it, nobody can
You follow the instructions, it's all part of the plan
When you start as you mean to go on

Let's get married, let's have children
Split up when we're twenty two
Cut our losses, screw our bosses
Get out while we're still young

If I can't have it, nobody can
You follow the instructions, it's all part of the plan
When you start as you mean to go on

Paradise often falls apart

Home improvements for amusement
Smash this place to smithereens
Don't forget to pay the premiums
Go abroad, don't leave the gas on

If I can't have it nobody can
You follow the instructions, it's all part of the plan
When you start as you mean to go on
When you start as you mean to go on

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