This Sham 69 song was released in 1978 but I didn't discover it until my punk stage of the early 80s, probably around 1982. Wow, this song blew me away. It was the anthem to my teenage defiance.
At this point in my life, around the age of 14, I really did know everything and felt the injustice of adult and parental control and power very strongly. I was bitter that adults seemed hell bent on ruining the world and, more importantly, ruining my life. I knew what I was about and no-one could tell me differently. This song put those feelings into words and I could not sing it loud enough.
Listening to it today is like going back in time. Maybe when my children are rebellious teenagers I will have to listen to this song and try and remember how the pain of teenage angst really feels.
If The Kids Are United (click here for a YouTube clip)
For once in my life I've got something to say
I wanna say it now for now is today
A love has been given so why not enjoy
So let's all grab and let's all enjoy
If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
Just take a look around you
What do you see
Kids with feelings like you and me
Understand him, he'll understand you
For you are him, and he is you
If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
I don't want to be rejected
I don't want to be denied
Then its not my misfortune
That I've opened up your eyes
Freedom is given
Speak how you feel
I have no freedom
How do you feel
They can lie to my face
But not to my heart
If we stand together
It will just be the start
If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
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