Days Like These (U.K. Version)

Billy Bragg · Other Songs - Billy Bragg

The party that became so powerful by sinking foreign boats

Is dreaming up new promises because promises win votes

And being resolute in conference with the ad man's expertise

The majority by their silence shall pay for days like these



The right to build communities is back behind closed doors

'Tween government and people stands the right arm of the law

And shame upon the patriot when the mark of the Bulldog Breed

Is a family without a home and a pensioner in need?



Those whose lives are ruled by dogma are waiting for a sign

The Better Dead Than Red Brigade are listening on the line

And the liberal, with a small L cries in front of the TV

And another demonstration passes on to history



Peace, bread, work, and freedom is the best we can achieve

And wearing badges is not enough in days like these