Ooooohaaaah.
I've had a bad day, yeah.
My hometown is falling down, I'm mad about that.
And people there don't seem to care, I'm mad about that.

[Chorus]
Good God, almighty
There's no denying life
Would be better if I never ever had to live with you,
Blue, it's a color so cruel

[Chorus]

Government has done me wrong, I'm mad about that.
And it makes me feel like I don't belong, I'm mad about that.
It's making life a misery, you wouldn't have taken the liberty
Government has done me wrong, I'm mad about that.

[Chorus:Repeat x2]

There you go telling lies, it's no surprise
I say a prayer, to make you care,
You wouldn't listen
It's been too long, it's time you're gone
Get away from here
I've had too much - but not enough
It's time you left


Lyrics submitted by JpnGht

Blue Lyrics as written by Roland Lee Gift David Steele

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave

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    Love this song. Great

    JpnGhton May 29, 2007   Link
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    Love this song. Great

    JpnGhton May 29, 2007   Link
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    It's poignant that so many songs from the 80's can be applied to what is happening right now with the Tories back in Govt.

    Pop from the 80's often gets a bad name - but songs like these, and their message - stand the test of time.

    Well in FYC :)

    ooSagon June 02, 2012   Link

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