Uploaded March 2008 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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"We Expected" comes from the 2005 "Tiger" EP and is one of The Hussy's best early tunes. Performed recently on the excellent Rapal BBC Scotland program, the lighting and camera work here are first rate.

The Hussy's are one of Glasgow's best and brightest bands with a brand new full length CD coming out this Summer 2008 featuring new guitarist Gary and drummer Chris.

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We Expected lyrics:

You got accepted for Cambridge Uni
Fell in love with a long haired loony
Sent me emails saying you had changed
Priorities rearranged

I was working in a petrol station
I can't say it was my life's vocation
I wish that I could clear my tanks of grieving
Give me a card that could swipe those feelings

We expected great things from you
But you let us down
You let us down

I sweep the floor and I shut the pumps down
I miss so much having you around town
Are you shining in debating chambers
While I'm sitting counting change for strangers?

We expected great things
We expected great things from you

You said I'd never be a real musician
And theres a part of me that's long been missing
I bet you're gonna get a first class degree
And a masters in dishonesty

I think about you in your Citroen CV
I see your ghost on the closed circuit TV
And if you're home for Michaelmas
Don't drop in if you're driving past

We expected great things from you
But you let us down
You let us down

(2005 James McColl)

For more on The Hussy's and a chance to purchase the Tiger EP directly from the band, buy their new record when it's available or just to join their forum click ... myspace.com/thehussys