life
is what we're taught as children
And from the day we were born
the information is building
And foundations of
a child's motivation
are set in concrete
before the child ever speaks
So is it fair to put the weight of the world
on the shoulders of
these boys and girls?
I don't think so
And is it fair to blame the youth
for the stress and the scum
and the drugs and the guns?
I don't think so
And so ciety is backing up
the children so fast
That being kids will only last
until the innocents pass
And I can feel it in my lungs
when you're letting them down
That's why they're standing
on the corners in town
And we tell them that life is hard
You're gonna need a job,
but you're never gonna get one
And an axe and a hoodie
and a generation gap
Is a great big void
Where there is no love
for the girls and the boys
Cause all a child ever needs
is some af fection and care
And to be sure they're not alone,
a mum and dad will be there
And give the guidance
and the love
that only parents can bring
And it has been a long time
since we heard the kids singing
Be the best that you can be
All you need is love and peace
Let your wings fly high and be free
This is what it means to be me
Well if these are the things
that our young people need
It should be easy to provide
when they all come free
And just the moment of our time
and understanding is worth
More than any large amount
of cash from the purse
And the kids can all see
that we're killing the earth
And fighting wars with no cause
make us all look worse
And can they trust us?
Can we help them?
We can't even help ourselves
in this man -made hell
So kids listen to your heart
as your journey unravels
Hold a torch to the dark
as you start on your travels
Don't be scared to be heard,
read a book and be clever
Cause the truth will be there
if you choose to endeavour
And the most we can do in our lifetime
Is be true to ourselves
and make it all worthwhile
And if it all works out
with a skip and a smile
You've done the best that you can
to stand mighty and proud
Now be the best you can be
We will, we will
And let the world know your name
Okay, okay
So kids stand strong now,
sing that song
Be young, be free and live your dreams
Be the best that you can be
All you need is love and peace
Spread your wings,
fly high and be free
This is what it means to be me,
to be me
Bye for now.