An English Garden

In the garden by the wall
Something moved and someone called
Why is it hollow beneath the stones?
Why is Mother crying, on her own?

An English garden in the rain
Something hidden, and something strange
Don't go walking in the woods
Yes Father dear, you're understood
An English garden in the rain
Someone whispered my name
Victoria sits upon her throne
And when we fall, we'll fall like Rome

Why can't we in the garden play?
The servants stare then look away
Why has the hall clock suddenly stopped?
Why are the French windows always locked?

An English garden in the rain
Something hidden, and something strange
Don't go walking in the woods
Yes Father dear, you're understood
An English garden in the rain
Someone whispered my name
Victoria sits upon her throne
And when we fall, we'll fall like Rome

Why was the governess sent away?
Why won't any of the servants stay?
Is that thunder overhead?
And who's that standing by my bed?

An English garden in the rain
Something hidden, and something strange
Don't go walking in the woods
Yes Father dear, you're understood
An English garden in the rain
Someone whispered my name
Victoria squats upon her throne
And when we fall, we'll fall like Rome