63. Mermaids by Paul Weller 1997

In the 90s. After DJing at the Lizard Lounge a bunch of us would often go to the Marquee in South Melbourne to try and keep the night going. There were always queues outside but we managed to get VIP status and bypass the other punters. This was always impressive when taking a girl there. We’d dance and drink until the first rays of light peeked through the heavy set curtains. One night I followed the party over the West Gate Bridge to Newport had a few drinks and began talking rubbish miles from home. Sometimes you get so far away from where you want to be you have to turn around and go back.
As the dawn turned to morning I was crossing the West Gate Bridge when Mermaids came on. I had the "Heavy Soul" album for weeks but this was the first time this song had hit me. I was on the bridge in the early morning sun listening to Paul Weller. By the time I got to KFC, which was just over the bridge, I had to step outside the car light up a cigarette, and listen again. It just felt so good!