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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ian Dury
Vocals
Norman Watt-Roy
Bass
John Turnbull
Guitar
Mick Gallagher
Keyboards
Chaz Jankel
Performer
The Blockheads
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Richard Wernham
Recording Engineer
Ian Horne
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
(Entirely spoken in lucid reflective manner):
You'll see
They think I'm off my crust as I creep about the caff
But I'm really getting ready to surprise them all
Because I'm busy sorting out the problems of the world
And when I reveal all, I may get a crinkly mouth
I've given my all to the task at hand unstintingly
When it's all over, I'll rest on my laurels
Here for a moment is a glimpse of my plan:
All kids will be happy learning things
The wind will smell of wild flowers
Nobody will whack each other about with nasty things
All the room in the world
They take me for a mug because I smile
They think I'm too out of tune to mind being patronised
All in all, it's been another phase in my chosen career
And when my secrets are out, they'll bite their silly tongues
All I want for my birthday is another birthday
When skies are blue, we all feel the benefit
Glimpse Number 2 for the listener
Everyone will feel useful in lovely ways
Trees will be firmly rooted in town and country
Illness and despair will be dispensed with
All the room in the world
They ask me if I've had the voices yet
They don't think I know any true answers
It's true that I haven't quite finished yet
When it all comes out in the wash, they'll eat their words
I've got all their names and addresses
Later on I'll write them each a thank-you letter
Before I stop, here's a last glimpse into the general future
Home rule will exist in each home, forever
Every living thing will be another friend
This wonderful state of affairs will last for always
This has been got out by a friend
Writer(s): Ian Robins Dury, Norman Joseph Watt-roy, John George Turnbull
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