Montague Terrace (In Blue)
By: Scott Walker
Original Performance: Scott Walker
Written by: Scott Walker

 
Lyrics:
Montague Terrace (In Blue) [Version (a)]:

(from Beck's live version)

The little clock stopped ticking now
We're swallowed in the stomach rue
The only sound to tear the night
Comes from the man upstairs

His bloated belching figure stomps
He may crash through the ceiling soon
The window trees cry from cold
And claw the moon

But we know, don't we?
And we'll dream, won't we?
Of Montague Terrace in blue

The girl across the hall makes love
Her thoughts lay cold like shattered stone
Her thighs are full of tales to tell
Of all the nights she's known

Your eyes ignite like cold blue fire
The scent of secrets everywhere
A fist filled with illusions
Clutches all our cares

But we know, don't we?
And we'll dream, won't we?
Of Montague Terrace in blue

All in blue
 
The Song:

"Montague Terrace (In Blue)" is originally by Scott Walker and can be found on his debut album, Scott (1967).

During Beck's orchestral tours in 2023-2026, Beck took to covering a couple of Walker's songs: this one and "It's Raining Today."
 
Live:

Played live once:
October 4, 2023