Yours Truly Confused N10
Jools Holland Lyrics

Dear sir or madam, I don't normally write to the press
The current state of the neighborhood I grew up in is depressing, and although I don't normally write letters to the press, I think it is necessary to convey my concerns.

But the neighborhood where I grew up is really quite depressed
The area in which I grew up is in a negative state, and it is impacting the community.

Society is crumbling but the media's obsessed with boobs, bums
The fabric of our society is deteriorating, but the media's attention is primarily focused on superficial aspects of life.

Dot-com millionaires, fame, fashion, FTSE shares
The media is focused on topics such as millionaires in technology, fame, fashion, and the stock market, while ignoring more significant issues.

But people they couldn't care less
Individuals are not paying attention to these problems and are instead focusing on trivial things.

While parliamentary yobbos shout abuse around the house
Elected officials in parliament are being disruptive and abusive with each other.

Do-gooders and reformers lead our nation to defeat
Individuals attempting to make positive change in society are unfortunately not making progress and, in fact, may be leading us to failure.

While murderers and terrorists get compassionate release
Individuals who have committed heinous crimes are being released, which is difficult to comprehend.

You're out now, you're back on the street, yeah, back on the street
These released individuals are now out of prison and back in the community.

That's why I remain yours truly, confused N10
Given the above context and more, I am still uncertain, confused even (and as a pun describes the artist’s location in London), about the state of things and what will happen.

I close my eyes and lay back and I think of England
To ease my mind, I try to imagine England, the image of my home country provides reassurance.

I dream about that green and pleasant land we knew as England
In this visualization, I picture the beautiful landscapes and serenity of England, a far cry from the current despair of the city.

That throne of kings, that sceptred isle set in a silver sea
The description continues to associate England with ancient nobility, now lost.

Has turned into a laughing stock divided without harmony
However, the reality is that England is now divided and there is no unity and companionship among the people.

The burglars have ransacked all the houses in the street
Criminals are looting houses in the neighborhood, and there has been no resolution to this problem so far.

While Mercs and Posches double park with sheer impunity
Individuals who own luxury cars are flagrantly breaking parking laws and getting away with it.

When towed away the ponces plead to all and sundry
When their cars are towed away, the owners of these luxury vehicles complain to anyone who will listen.

Referee, what about me?
Their attitude is that the rules don't apply to them, and that they should have special treatment.

So forgive my lack of confidence and total low esteem
Given the current situation in the neighborhood and the city, it's difficult to maintain high spirits.

But the dog eat dog society has deemed us all has-beens
The competitive nature of society has put everyone in a disadvantageous position.

While our smiling bland spin doctors slyly lead us down the track
Those in power who are not addressing the problems in society are deceptively leading us down a path of further destruction.

To a stab in the back
Ultimately, the trajectory we are being led towards is going to hurt us all in the end.

I'm much too terrified to go out at night but the television's boring
It is difficult to leave my home out of fear for my safety, but staying indoors and watching television is not an engaging or fulfilling way to spend my time.

They're vandalizing all the cars on the street
Vandals are destroying people's cars in the neighborhood with no apparent motive.

But I won't lay down and take defeat
Despite all the negative aspects happening in the city, I won’t give up and admit defeat.

That's why I remain yours truly, confused N10
Despite it all, I continue to hold onto hope, even if I am uncertain and confused, I won’t give up on my neighborhood or myself.