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Silver Lining
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Silver Lining was released on January 1, 1983 by Parlophone UK as a part of the album All the Best
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1983
LabelParlophone UK
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Stiff Little Fingers
Stiff Little Fingers
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gordon Ogilvie
Gordon Ogilvie
Composer, Lyrics
Jake Burns
Jake Burns
Composer, Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Doug Bennett
Doug Bennett
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
They tell you not to worry
They say they're terribly sorry
But that's the way it has to be
For the likes of you and me
Just be good and know your station
Always look on the bright side
Keep your faith and keep your patience
You're reward is after, you die
[Verse 2]
So don't be told
Don't be consoled
I said
Things are so bad
You can never make do
And there's always someone better off than you
[Verse 3]
They tell you that's your future
It's all down to human nature
Simply settle for what you've got
That's destiny and that's your lot
All of us cannot come first
Yes, what you have is second best
But it might be a good deal worse
Third world peasants get even less
[Verse 4]
So don't be told
Don't be consoled
I said
Things are so bad
You can never make do
And there's always someone better off than you
[Verse 5]
Do you care, that it's not fair?
Is this the way we have to live?
I know I care
And I want an equal share
Even if it means I have to give
[Verse 6]
The people who are on top
Say that you should keep your chin up
And they are keen to show you
The unhappy ones below you
But I want no more of that stuff
That's lookin' at it upside down
And the world, has got money enough
For us to make it go around
[Verse 7]
So don't be told
Don't be consoled
I said
Don't be ruled
And don't be fooled
Because things are so bad, you can never make do
And there's always someone better off than you
Written by: Gordon Ogilvie, Jake Burns
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