Childhood

I saw innocent kids turn cruel

In the playground at school

Poor Claudius played the fool

Survival is cool

One for the space

To prowl as you please

Two for the pulpit

Down on your knees

We've opened out hearts to shame

No-one's to blame



Hey!

Everything was clearer than today

You have to hang on to your childhood

Open your eyes

Or stay as you are my friend

You have to hang on

Hang on



My life is a Milbury's home

On Hereford Way

My life is a Barclays' loan now,

And a mortgage to pay

Let's drink to freedom

And family ties

Here's to the bags

That are under my eyes

We've opened our eyes to pride

But there's nothing inside



Hey!

Everything was clearer than today

You have to hang on to your childhood

Open your eyes

Or stay as you are my friend

You have to hang on

Hang on



How have you been

I hope you go far

Together we'll stand

And prop up the bar

I'm watching you now

Cleaning your car

Open your eyes

Or stay as you are



Just a little more heart now

Just a little bit

Hang on