[Verse 1]After the smoke clearedOn the blood stained docks by the banks of the river ClydeAfter the smoke clearedWe held our breath while our betters did decideThe cheapest way to sweep us awayOut of sight and out of mindNot very good was good enough for our kindAfter the smoke clearedThey herded us offTo the wastes of East Kilbride[Verse 2]After the smoke clearedWe looked around for the place from which we'd comeAfter the smoke clearedWe saw that all we got was a brand new slumSatellite town, concrete wasteland, built by a chimpanzeeJust the job for the likes of you and me[Verse 3]After the smoke clearedThe man with the bread shop had tossed us another crumbAnd when it all began to fall apartWe helped it on its wayWe kicked it good and proper every dayAnd the papers said it goes to showSome people just don't knowWhen they are well off, do they?[Verse 4]After the smoke clearedSomeone said we've been cut down to sizeAfter the smoke clearedOthers said, well why not organise?Kick it in the balls every chance you getPull the system downAnd while you're at itWhy not start with this townAfter the smoke clearedWe lit another fire behind our eyes
