Good Tradition Lyrics

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                                GOOD TRADITION
                                Tanita Tikaram
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There's a good tradition of love and hate standing by the fireside
There's a good tradition of love and hate standing by the fireside

And though the rain may fall --- your father's calling you
You still feel safe inside
And though you ma's too proud --- your brother's ignoring you
You still feel safe inside

Oh, was this solo?
Was this yesterday?
Was this true for you?
'Cos while all the rest have taken ime
This didn't do a lot for you

And the corners laced with memories
Tell you how it used to be
Your mother smiles. The children play, and all the bad hings happen miles away

And strong feelings never bother you
You hold your head up while the rest of us try to

Oh, call the sations
Call the people
We all want to know
'Cos while all the rest have taken time
You don't wanna know

Well, there's a good tradition of love and hate standing by the fireside
There's a good tradition of love and hate standing by the fireside

And though the rain may fall --- your father's calling you
You still feel safe inside
And though you ma's too proud --- your brother's ignoring you
You still feel safe inside

Oh, was this solo?
Was this yesterday?
Was this true for you?
'Cos while all the rest have taken ime
This didn't do a lot for you