Black Boys On Mopeds

Sinéad O'connor

1. Margaret Thatcher on TV
   Shocked by the deaths that took place in Beijing
   Seems strange that she should be offended
   The same orders are given by her
   
2. I've said this before now
   You said I was childish and you'll say it now
   Remember what I told you
   If they hated me, they will hate you

R: England's not the mythical land of Madame George and roses
   It's the home of police who kill black boys on mopeds
   And I love my boy, and that's why I'm leaving
   I don't want him to be aware that there's any such thing as grieving
 
3. Young mother down at Smith Field, 5 a.m.
   Looking for food for her kids
   In her arms she holds three cold babies
   And the first word that they learned was "Please"
   
4. These are dangerous days
   To say what you feel is to lay your own grave
   Remember what I told you
   If you were of the world they would love you

R: England's not the mythical...