LEVEL 42
- People Lyrics / with translationsI'm forever struck
By the people in this town
And the way they go about their world
Have they given up
All the fun they used to have in adolescent xanadu
Everything is too much time and trouble
They must be seen as being respectable
They're too busy with their social climbing
Waiting for a rise
Chorus.
Why can't people just be people
When they were young
They would wish for the summer evenings that would never end
Now the day's too long
And the key to life is locked away in childhood memories
Some people judge a man as reasonable
If the wine he buys is seasonable
They've time for friendship if it's advantageous
And causes no pain
Chorus:
Why are people so deceitful
Why can't people just be people
There is more to the world
Than is offered by the soap and war found on the tv screen
And there is more to this life
If you would only take the time to look within and find the key
Don't believe words when they're superficial
Don't put your trust in values artificial
Let your heart do the talking for a little
And feel yourself shine
Chorus:
Why can't people trust in people
Why can't people just be people
Find the time and you'll realise
Life isn't too much time and trouble
(repeat til fade)
By the people in this town
And the way they go about their world
Have they given up
All the fun they used to have in adolescent xanadu
Everything is too much time and trouble
They must be seen as being respectable
They're too busy with their social climbing
Waiting for a rise
Chorus.
Why can't people just be people
When they were young
They would wish for the summer evenings that would never end
Now the day's too long
And the key to life is locked away in childhood memories
Some people judge a man as reasonable
If the wine he buys is seasonable
They've time for friendship if it's advantageous
Chorus:
Why are people so deceitful
Why can't people just be people
There is more to the world
Than is offered by the soap and war found on the tv screen
And there is more to this life
If you would only take the time to look within and find the key
Don't believe words when they're superficial
Don't put your trust in values artificial
Let your heart do the talking for a little
And feel yourself shine
Chorus:
Why can't people trust in people
Why can't people just be people
Find the time and you'll realise
Life isn't too much time and trouble
(repeat til fade)
Facts about People
✔️
People is written by Michael David Lindup.
✔️
It is first released in 1983 as part of Level 42's album "Standing In the Light" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
✔️
People falls under the genre Pop.
✔️
People is produced by Larry Dunn, Verdine White.
✔️
People song length is 4 minutes and 56 seconds.
Who wrote People lyrics?
People is written by Michael David Lindup.
✔️
When was People released?
It is first released in 1983 as part of Level 42's album "Standing In the Light" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
✔️
Which genre is People?
People falls under the genre Pop.
✔️
Who produced People?
People is produced by Larry Dunn, Verdine White.
✔️
How long is the song People?
People song length is 4 minutes and 56 seconds.
Hottest Lyrics with Videos
71c3b25be31b6cf7e98095de225465ab
Songwriter(s): Michael David LindupRecord Label(s): 1983 Polydor Ltd (UK)
Official lyrics by
Meaning to "People" song lyrics
People
Level 42
Level 42
