New London boy (demo version)

I remember wondering...

Who am I?

And what will I turn out to be?

I know where I have to go

To unlock the secret of me

Won’t be long

'Til I have to get out of here

And live my invented life

Well already that’s pretty queer

A new London boy

Like so many others

Hanging around

With my glam rock brothers

A new London boy

With the screamers who dress for excess

Seeking attention and freedom

And the right people you can impress

Are they girls or boys?

Is everyone gay?

Am I just kidding myself?

I'll go all the way?

I remember wondering

New London boys can’t afford to be scared

You take it on the chin and win in your head

Skinheads will mock you, call you a fag

Last laugh is yours, there’s a brick in your bag

Follow the style, plastic and showy

Everyone’s dancing to Roxy and Bowie

People want Deco and Hollywood stars

The glamorous life, vintage cars

Like boy racers, speed is the essence

Get yourself noticed, assert your presence

Remember?

Don’t be afraid if it feels bizarre

This is your time, you are the star

Everyone’s watching, grab your chance

All it takes is a stolen glance

New London boy

New London

Boy

I remember wondering...

I’ll aim for the stars

And learn how to swim with the sharks

Play an electric guitar

While studying Plato and Marx

A new London boy

Like so many others

Hanging around

With my glam rock brothers

A new London boy

Is everyone gay?

Am I just kidding myself?

I’ll go all the way?

I remember wondering...