The Kinks - When You Were A Child

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Song Lyrics

We are born to this fantasy
Can`t believe what they`ve done to you
Hard to see all these years go round
Taught to hide all that`s true inside

What was it like
When you were a child?
Did you see the world
In a different light?
When the veil came down
Our destiny grew away from us
Don`t it make you weep
Can`t you see

I believe that we were meant for each other
We`ll get along somehow
If they leave us alone
Why don`t they let us be
...Just what we want to be
Don`t it make you weep, can`t you see?

I can`t believe what they`ve done to you
They`ve got you just where they wanted you

When we sleep, dream each other`s dreams
Casting memories on a sea of hope
Remember life as a child could be
Bring it back for all of use to see

What was it like
When you were a child?
How did it feel?
Did your mother treat you kind?
Mend those broken toys?

For in your heart there`s innocence
Waiting to be free, can`t you see?

When you were a child

Release History

17 November 1986

Think Visual

1. Working At The Factory (3:01)
2. Lost And Found (5:19)
3. Repetition (4:07)
4. Welcome To Sleazy Town (3:52)
5. The Video Shop (5:17)
6. Rock 'N' Roll Cities (3:44)
7. How Are You (4:31)
8. Think Visual (3:11)
9. Natural Gift (3:45)
10. Killing Time (4:02)
11. When You Were A Child (3:40)