Generation X - Promises Promises Lyrics
The first[last?] lot make a few mistakesThey didn't die young, they got big waistsWe got let down at the back of Earls Court[ And?] We sware that night we'd never get caughtCos we were smarter than they were (they were)We started out with guitars and hateWith our rooms in the clouds we could hardly waitOur legs apart, our amps up highThe stage caught fire (then?) the charts blew upAnd we play more than they do (they do)Promises PromisesDo you remember the promises promises - I do-Do you remember the promises promises - I do-We made our shirts with sprays and knivesThen we saved up for weeks for Malcolm's stridesOur hair was short we said what we thoughtWe'd never be scared [we'd] never be boughtNever sell out like they did - they didPromises PromisesDo you remember the promises promises - I do-Do you remember the promises promises - I do-Soon you'll get your gear form Marks and SparksPunk'll take over Top of the PopsThink you're having a real cool time?Watch out kid you're next in line - Oh YeahDo you remember the promises promises - I do-Do you remember the promises promises - I do-Where were you in '75When there weren't no gigs and we were jive(Promises promises promises remember)No one gave a shit for our Rock'n'Roll dreamR men laughed re-release the Cream(Promises promises promises remember)And they thought we were stupidAnd they thought we were stupidAnd we promised we'd get back get backDo you remember the Promises PromisesDo you remember the Promises PromisesWhat I do, what I do, what I do, w
