Come Out To Play - UB40

He used to think that it was neat

When he hung out on the street

Now that it’s his daily beat, he’s not so sure

Cause he’s come to depend

On a street with a dead end

And he’ll sell you his best friend, so he can score

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Boys and girls come out to play

The junk mans on the streets to say

He’ll make your dreams feel real today

And steal your minds tomorrow

Now his thoughts don’t seem so clear

His whole life is filled with fear

His habit cost him dear in every way

His girl can’t take the heat

But his friends all cross the street

Still the needle keeps him sweet

If he can pay for one more day

His bones have got no meat

He’s unsteady on his feet

And he doesn’t get to eat, not every day

What started out for kicks

Has become a daily fix

And his girlfriend’s turning tricks to pay his way

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Boys and girls come out to play

The junk man’s on the streets to say

He’ll make your dreams feel real today

And steal your minds tomorrow