The Chameleons Childhood lyrics

I saw innocent kids turn cruel
In the playground at school
Poor Claudius played the fool
Survival is cool

One for the space to prowl as you please
Two for the pulpit down on your knees
We've opened out hearts to shame
No one's to blame

Hey, everything was clearer than today
You have to hang on to your childhood
Open your eyes or stay as you are my friend
You have to hang on, hang on

My life is a Milbury's home
On Hereford Way
My life is a Barclays' loan now
And a mortgage to pay


Let's drink to freedom and family ties
Here's to the bags that are under my eyes
We've opened our eyes to pride
But there's nothing inside

Hey, everything was clearer than today
You have to hang on to your childhood
Open your eyes or stay as you are my friend
You have to hang on, hang on

How have you been, I hope you go far
Together we'll stand and prop up the bar
I'm watching you now, cleaning your car
Open your eyes or stay as you are

Just a little more heart now
Just a little bit, hang on