If it's meant to be a party, then I don't know why I cameI haven't got a funny hat, and the jokes are kind of tameWhoever drew this guest list up has got to be insaneWon't someone please explain?Just don't talk to me of governments, don't talk to me of lawMy eyes have seen the changes, and I've heard it all beforeTalk to me of promise, and the stars are shining brightAnd this good old dog will rise again tonightFate spun me round, and blew me down, like a snowflake on the runI turned around, and I held my ground, throwing pebbles at the sunIt's six o'clock, all seemed lost, but the tide had turned by oneSo I made towards the door, saying what for?Just don't talk to me of governments, don't talk to me of lawMy eyes have seen the changes, and I've heard it all beforeTalk to me of promise, and the stars are shining brightAnd this good old dog will rise again tonightIf you think that life's a circus, then the whole world's not a clownBetter thinking that away, than smiling as you drownMe and my mind is made up, I don't want to bring you downIt's the least that I can do, if I love youJust don't talk to me of governments, don't talk to me of lawMy eyes have seen the changes, and it bores me to the coreTalk to me of promise, and the stars are shining brightOf sunny days and summer nights, and beaches filled with whiteOf swimming pools and barbecues, kissing games and tennis shoesBrand new sports car, hard to use, and what went on when the lights all blewTalk to me of big eyed girls, with the love light in their eyesAnd this good old dog will rise again tonight*