Comme ci. Comme ca

1984. In 1984 I was in long-stay hospital in Germany with a broken leg. It had Developed an infection in the bone, staphylococcus aureus. Anti-biotics didn't work, so it Was an early example of the dreaded MRSA. I was often in the garden areas with my Guitar and wheelchair, and passers-by would ask how my leg was. If I answered "Comme ci comme ca," they laughed. As they were German, it must have seemed Funny, to have an English person spouting French at them

In this song there is uncertainty and vacillation. Do I think this, or do I think that? Comme ci, or comme ca? Should I try 'positive thinking' or is it just a placebo? Does a Placebo work if you know it's a placebo?

Comme ci, comme ca, in a way I'm feeling better

Comme ci comme ca, in a way, maybe I'm not

I've got one little problem, it's holding me back I'll admit

When I practise my positive thinking, sometimes I negative it

Comme ci, comme ca, in a way, I think she loves me

Comme ci comme ca, on the other hand maybe not