Jack Bruce — industrial child

Tell you a story of grief and grime
‘bout a time left behind
So many people without a chance
Lost their place in the dance

Big ships stopped berthing
They’re lost in the Clyde
All denied
Hear the tears
City still smokes with fear
Ghostly kids every year

I’ll tell you a story ‘bout coal and steel
So real

Hope keeps on losing
The money that’s running the town
Coming down
Lights keep on hiding their eyes
There’s no room for surprise

I’ll tell you a story could wake the streets
From sleep

They closed down the stations
For whole generations of trains

In the grey rain

I’ll tell you a story I can’t forget
Tell you of faces that I remember yet

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This song, titled «Industrial Child» by Jack Bruce, tells a story of grief and grime from a time left behind. It highlights the struggles of many people who have lost their chance and place in the dance of life. The lyrics depict the impact of industrial decline, with big ships no longer berthing and the city filled with tears and fear. The song also touches upon the themes of coal, steel, and the loss of hope in a town driven by money. It paints a vivid picture of a city hiding its eyes and lacking room for surprise. The closure of train stations for generations and the memories of faces are also mentioned. Overall, «Industrial Child» captures the atmosphere of a changing industrial landscape and the lasting impressions it leaves behind.