They promised us a world so different No more want and poverty No more lies and cold indifference A brand new world for you and me But their silver tongues and golden voices Filled us with their fantasy And now we're left with the same old choices Take the plane and cross the sea Their words were full of hopes and dreams Our ears were full of sympathy Their minds were full of tricks and schemes A brand new deal for you and me They'd save our cities from decay And bring us all prosperity They'd put things right without delay With a brand new deal for you and me They said our children would inherit An end to inequality Endeavour would be paid on inherit A brand new deal for you and me They said they'd save our lakes and rivers This ancient land and rolling sea Like a guardian angel who delivers A brand new deal for you and me But their silver tongues and golden voices Fooled us with their fantasy And now we're left with the same old choices Take the plane and cross the sea