Track 7 of the album Slow Tide Home · 2016
Itchy Heels on Platform Nine
“Itchy feet, a timetable and a grin. It's a travelling song for people who never really leave town.”
bossa nova · bossa nova · easy swing · 3:28
Lyrics
I've got itchy heels on platform nine The timetable says I'm doing fine But my suitcase is humming a song And I've been standing here far too long Take me somewhere, anywhere Where the wind has a different tune Itchy heels, open air Chasing the afternoon I don't need a reason or a map Just a ticket and a little luck Itchy heels, hear the track The next train's calling me up The pigeons tap along the floor The whistle blows, I want some more Of horizons I haven't seen And skies a different shade of green Take me somewhere, anywhere Where the wind has a different tune Itchy heels, open air Chasing the afternoon I don't need a reason or a map Just a ticket and a little luck Itchy heels, hear the track The next train's calling me up Home will still be home When I come back around But first I want to wander And listen for new sound Take me somewhere, anywhere Where the wind has a different tune Itchy heels, open air Chasing the afternoon I don't need a reason or a map Just a ticket and a little luck Itchy heels, hear the track The next train's calling me up The next train's calling me up