New London Boy

I remember wondering Who am I? And what will I turn out to be? I know where I have to go To unlock the secret of me Won't be long Till I have to get out of here And leave my invented life Well already that's pretty queer A new London boy Like so many others Hanging around With my glamrock brothers A new London boy With screamers who dress for excess Seeking attention and freedom And the right people you can impress Are they girls or boys? Is everyone gay? Am I just kidding myself? I'll go all the way I remember wondering Human boys can't afford to be scared You take it on the chin and win in your head Skinheads will mock you and call you a fag Last laugh is yours, there's a brick in your bag Follow the style, plastic and showy Everyone's dancing to Roxy and Bowie People want Deco and Hollywood stars The glamorous life, vintage cars Like boy racers, speed is the essence Get yourself noticed, assert your presence Remember (remember, remember, remember) Don't be afraid if it feels bizarre This is your time, you are the star Everyone's watching, grab your chance All it takes is a stolen glance New London boy New London boy I'll aim for the stars And learn how to swim with the sharks Play an electric guitar While studying Plato and Marx A new London boy Like so many others Hanging around With my glamrock brothers A new London boy Is everyone gay? Am I just kidding myself? I'll go all the way I remember wondering