Caron Wheeler - UK Blak lyrics

Many moons ago We were told the streets were paved with gold So our people came by air and sea To earn a money they could keep Then fly back home Sadly this never came to be When we learned we had just been invited To clean up after the war Back in '49 never intended to stay here Who could afford to leave these shores UK Blak, ending the silence now UK Blak, letting you know that we're about Born and raised this way Is a different way biculturally Fresh direction, new ideas Opening our eyes and ears Allowing us to save our day No more frustration Pushed back in isolation Positive creativity Finding ourselves Aching to be set free UK Blak, ending the silence now UK Blak, letting you know that we're about UK Blak, ending the silence now UK Blak, letting you know that we're about In society you can find me If you stop living life so blindly Daddy says we'll never change things But I have faith in the African aboard, yes UK Blak, ending the silence now UK Blak, letting you know that we're about UK Blak, ending the silence now UK Blak, letting you know that we're about UK Blak, ending the silence now UK Blak, letting you know that we're about UK Blak, ending the silence now UK Blak, letting you know that we're about