ub40 - i'm on the up lyrics

thing's ain't so bad
they sure could be better
thing's ain't so good
but i'm sure it won't last
storm clouds above
but i got my umbrella
i would if i could
i can't change the past

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i'm on the up
my futures tomorrow
why should i worry
all i've got to find
is another sad someone
who'll happily give me
just enough loving
for their peace of mind.

things are a drag
but i'll get it together
things make you strange
but that's how it goes,
i always say sorry
so no one remembers
i caused the pain
when i struck the first blows.

[chorus]

things ain't so good
but i'm not complaining
things could be worse
i don't need to tell you
hang out your washing
it's gonna start raining
thunder clouds burst
so tell me whats new.

[chorus]