Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time, Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines. Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way. The time is gone the song is over thought I'd something more to say.
You reached for the secret too soon You cried for the Moon. Shine on, you crazy diamond! Threatened by shadows at night And exposed in the light. Shine on you crazy diamond! Well you wore out you welcome With random precision Rode on the steel breeze Come on, you raver, you seer of visions Come on, you painter, you piper, you prisoner And shine!
"Look mummy, there's an aeroplane up in the sky!" Did-did-did-did-you see the frightened ones? Did-did-did-did-you hear the falling bombs? Did-did-did-did-you ever wonder why we had to run for shelter, When the promise of a brave new world Unfurled beneath a clear blue sky?
One world, it's a battleground. One world, and they smash it down! One world... One world... The dogs of war don't negotiate, The dogs of war won't capitulate, They will take and you will give, And you must die so that they may live.
Устав от лжи и от безделья, лениво смотришь за окно. Летят неделя за неделей — тебе, однако, всё равно. О чём-то думать — просто бремя; ты молод, впереди вся жизнь... Впустую убивая время, хоть раз на годы оглянись. Настанет миг, и ты прозреешь, и с диким ужасом поймешь, Что с каждым годом ты стареешь — а время вспять не повернешь.
Well, when we grew up and went to school, There were certain teachers, Who would hurt the children in any way they could, By pouring their derision, Upon anything we did, Exposing every weakness, However carefully hidden by the kids.
And I've got second sight. And amazing powers of observation. And that is how I know, When I try to get through On the telephone to you, There'll be nobody home.
Hush now baby, baby, don't you cry. Mama's gonna make all your nightmares come true. Mama's gonna put all her fears into you. Mama's gonna keep you right here under her wing. She won't let you fly, but she might let you sing. Mama will keep baby cozy and warm. Oooooh, baby, Of course, mama'll help to build the wall.
If I were a swan, I'd be gone. If I were a train, I'd be late. And if I were a good man, I'd talk with you more often than I do. If I were to sleep, I could dream. If I were afraid, I could hide.