People - Level 42

Im forever struck

By the people in this town

And the way they go about their world

Have they given up All the fun they used to have in adolescent xanadu

Everything is too much time and trouble

They must be seen as being respectable

Theyre too busy with their social climbing

Waiting for a rise

Why cant people just be people

When they were young

They would wish for the summer evenings that would never end

Now the days too long

And the key to life is locked away in childhood memories

Some people judge a man as reasonable

If the wine he buys is seasonable

Theyve time for friendship if its advantageous

And causes no pain

Why are people so deceitful

Why cant people just be people

There is more to the world

Than is offered by the soap and war found on the tv screen

And there is more to this life

If you would only take the time to look within and find the key

Dont believe words when theyre superficial

Dont put your trust in values artificial

Let your heart do the talking for a little

And feel yourself shine

Why cant people trust in people

Why cant people just be people

Find the time and youll realise

Life isnt too much time and trouble

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