China Crisis - Safe As Houses lyrics

Safe as houses Built on quicksand Because i place my trust In small town dreams It's common on crooks I know the strain of day to day Busy, busy everybody I've seen the strangest times It's far from noticed Busy, busy everybody I know the strain of day to day I shook of my world But stood back in amazement I saw the greatest of worlds To be the cheapest attraction Safe as houses Built on quicksand Because i don't compete For nobody's place Making any difference I know the strain of day to day Busy, busy everybody If you could join me now I would not want for anything or anyone I shook of my world But stood back in amazement I saw the greatest of worlds To be the cheapest attraction Safe as houses Built on quicksand Because i waste my time In backstreet dealings k**ing often, everytime I know the strain of day to day Busy, busy everybody I've seen the cruelest times It's far from noticed Busy, busy everybody