Streets of London
Anti-Nowhere League Lyrics

Well did you see the old man….. outside the Seamans mission
Have you ever noticed the elderly gentleman who always stands outside the Seamans mission? He seems to be a war veteran with several medals pinned to his chest.

Memories are fading with the medals that he wears
Although he seems to have been a hero in his time, his memories have started to fade away with old age, and his medals appear to be the only real proof of his heroic deeds.

Did you see the old man ……outside the Seamans mission He's just another hero from this land that doesn't care
That old man is just one more hero from this country who is neglected and ignored by society at large. It's sad to see how little we care for our veterans.

So how can you tell me your lonely Don't say to me that your sun don't shine…..
If you compare your loneliness to the struggles of these old folks, you'll see that your problems are not so significant after all. Don't complain about the sun not shining on your life when others don't even have a roof over their head.

And have you seen the old girl….Who walks the streets of London She ain't got no money ……….and she's all dressed in rags
Have you ever taken a moment to look at that old lady who roams the streets of London in tattered clothing? She is poor and has no money, and her clothes are not enough to keep her warm at night.

Have you seen the old girl…who walks the streets of London She carries her old knickers in two….. polythene bags
If you look closely, you'll see that old lady carries her worn-out undergarments in two plastic bags. That is all she has to her name and she cherishes them dearly.

Well let me take you by the hand and lead you through your streets of London I'll show you something………..you'll never understand
If you let me take you around the city, I'll show you a side of London that you've probably never seen before. You'll never truly understand the struggles of the poor and the destitute, but I can give you a glimpse of their life.

Let me take you by the hand and drag you through your streets of London I'll show you something…….that'll make you really sick
If you let me guide you through the darker alleys of the city, you'll see things that'll make you sick to your stomach. The poverty and neglect that we witness here are the symptoms of a much larger problem - a society that has lost its soul.

Well let me take you by the hand and lead you through your streets of London I'll show you something ………we'll never understand
If you come with me on this journey, I'll also show you things that we, as privileged ones, will never truly comprehend. We'll never be able to fathom the desperation and heartache that these folks go through on a daily basis.

Let me take you by the hand and drag you through your streets of London I'll show you something ……that'll make you really sick.
So come with me, and let me open your eyes to the harsh realities of the world we live in - realities that people often overlook. You might never be able to unsee some of the things that you'll witness, but it is essential that you confront them.