Bird's Eye View - Stevie Jackson

What was old, once was new

What’s lying derelict once stood straight, proud and true

Taking a bird’s eye view, life goes on with a song

Well maybe with a lick of paint

You might not think my head is on straight

I would be lying if I told you the truth

What was old once was new, taking a bird’s eye view

What stands ugly and mean awaiting demolition day

Was once the start of somebody’s dream

Now the Sun shines through the broken glass

The bike for the birthday boy, he’s left it now, he’s gone away

And the lilac wall paper once brought home and hung with patience and care

Now there’s nobody there

What was old once was new, taking a bird’s eye view

On the draughtsman’s board this looked like a dream

Modern housing pitched like tents around a village green

What was old once was new, taking a bird’s eye view

Taking a bird’s eye view, I’ll pack my wings and get out of here

There’s nothing else that I can do

What was old once was new, taking a bird’s eye view