Good Tradition Lyrics - Tanita Tikaram

There is a good tradition of love and hate stayin' by the fireside 

There's a good tradition of love and hate stayin' by the fireside 

An' though the rain may fall, your father's calling you 

You still feel safe inside 

An' though your Ma's too proud, your brother's ignoring you 

You still feel safe inside 

Oh, was this solo? 

Was this yesterday? 

Was this true for you? 

'Cause while all the rest have taken time, this didn't mean a lot for you 

And the corners laced with memories 

Tell you how it used to be 

Your mother smiles, the children play 

And all the bad things happen miles away 

And strong feelings never bother you 

You hold your head up while the rest of us try to 

Oh, call the stations 

Call the people 

We all wanna know 

'Cause while all the rest have taken time, you don't wanna know 

Well, there's a good tradition of love and hate stayin' by the fireside 

There's a good tradition of love and hate stayin' by the fireside 

An' though the rain may fall, your father's calling you 

You still feel safe inside 

An' though your Ma's too proud, your brother's ignoring you 

You still feel safe inside 

Oh, was this solo? 

Was this yesterday? 

Was this true for you? 

'Cause of all the choices you have made, this didn't do a lot for you