I heard the song on the radio today (never heard it before). I think it sounds a bit like the PhD write-up time at home, especially if you need to submit by September :-)

It's called "It Might As Well Rain Until September".
http://lyricsplayground.com/alpha/songs/i/itmightaswellrainuntilseptember.shtml

Neil Sedaka I believe? Then again I couldn't name any Artic [whatever they're called] songs for a million pounds.

hmmm in some places the 'you' referred to could easily be the PhD thesis. in others, less so. i honestly don't usually miss my PhD...

but i think yes, it could be adapted. i especially like the bit about every body going out for summer picnics.