Thatcher Fucked the Kids
Frank Turner Lyrics

Whatever happened to childhood?
What has become of the happy and carefree days of our childhood?

We're all scared of the kids in our neighboorhood;
We now fear the same kids who used to play with us in our neighborhood.

They're not small, charming and harmless,
The kids we once knew as small, cute, and harmless are now a menacing group.

They're a violent bunch of bastard little shits.
The kids have turned into a vicious and disrespectful lot.

And anyone who looks younger than me Makes me check for my wallet, my phone and my keys,
Even young children now look like potential thieves or attackers to me.

And I'm tired of being tired out Always being on the lookout for thieving gits.
I am exhausted from constantly being vigilant against potential robbers and thugs.

We're all wondering how we ended up so scared;
We are all puzzled about how we became so fearful and wary of others.

We spent ten long years teaching our kids not to care And that "there's no such thing as society" anyway,
We spent a decade instilling in our children apathy and disregard for the value of a community.

And all the rich folks act surprised When all sense of community dies,
The affluent individuals seem shocked when the idea of communal living deteriorates.

But you just closed your eyes to the other sidev Of all the things that she did.
You refused to acknowledge the negative effects of the policies and actions of the leader in power at the time.

Thatcher fucked the kids.
Margaret Thatcher's policies and decisions had a harmful and hurtful impact on the British youth.

And it seems a little bit rich to me, The way the rich only ever talk of charity
I find it ironic that wealthy people only discuss philanthropy.

In times like the seventies, the broken down economy Meant even the upper tier was needing some help.
During times of economic hardship, even the richest individuals required assistance.

But as soon as things look brighter, Yeah the grin gets wider and the grip gets tighter,
However, once the economy begins to flourish again, the affluent become greedier and more possessive of their resources.

And for every teenage tracksuit mugger There's a guy in a suit who wouldn't lift a finger for anybody else.
For every young criminal in a hoodie, there is a suited individual who refuses to extend help to those in need.

You've got a generation raised on the welfare state, Enjoyed all its benefits and did just great,
A generation grew up under the influence of the welfare state which provided them with numerous advantages and prospects.

But as soon as they were settled as the richest of the rich, They kicked away the ladder, told the rest of us that life's a bitch.
However, once they acquired immense wealth, they refused to acknowledge the struggles of others and instead preached about the harsh realities of life.

And it's no surprise that all the fuck-ups Didn't show up until the kids had grown up.
It's unsurprising that the true failure of Thatcher's policies only became apparent once the children had grown up into adults.

But when no one ever smiles or ever helps a stranger, Is it any fucking wonder our society's in danger of collapse?
When there is no kindness or communal support for others, is it any wonder that our society appears to be at the brink of falling apart?

So all the kids are bastards, But don't blame them, yeah, they learn by example.
The children are portrayed as unscrupulous, but they simply emulate what they have learned from their role models.

Blame the folks who sold the future for the highest bid: That's right, Thatcher fucked the kids.
The fault lies with those who prioritized money over the wellbeing of future generations; Thatcher's policies were responsible for damaging the children's future.