Cookin in the Kitchen - Howard Jones

I met an alien one night while I was walking after dark

He said don’t be afraid I’ve come to know I’ve come to make my mark

And there’s a road, and its very long

And you gotta be sweet baby

And you gotta be strong

He said why are these men and women lying here just on the street

He said why are these children dying cos' they have no food to eat

And there’s a road, and its very long

And you gotta be sweet baby

And you gotta be strong

Why are these people hating others for the colour of their skin

Why are your brother creatures murdered for the flesh that lies within

Don’t lose the rage, don’t become immune

When others criticise you

Don’t change your tune

You’ve got to love, with a passion that hurts

It’s love that conquers baby

Its love that serves

And in the moment before you go to sleep

You can turn on me I’m the blue light wrap me round you

And when the world turns its coldest shoulder

In the name of all that’s good

And there’s a road, and its very long

And you gotta be sweet baby

And you gotta be strong

And I’ll be there, to dry your tears

And I’ll be cooking in your kitchen

Food for everyone

And Ill be working in the backroom

Help for everyone