She fell into my lap like a falling star And I instinctively start talking about fast bikes and cars Eventually I ask her why her arm is in plaster Says she broke it and her Mum died in a highway disaster And she says she hates cars with all her life And she never wants to see another one And my hopes are blown open wide To the furthest point in the galaxy It's easy to get edgy when your nerves have been tried When there's no one waiting for you in the car outside In a hospital reception it can be hard to see reason So I ask this girl who she supports in the football season And she says she hates football with all her life And royal blue is not her favourite colour And once again my hopes are blown open wide To the furthest point in the galaxy