I keep to myself What I might share with others But they don't seem to understand I open my mouth to rediscover That I don't have the words at my command Holding out for a world so much better But I'm a stranger in a stranger's land All my friends have sold out Couldn't handle the pressure Counting their blessings trying to salvage what they can Children say - children say We open our minds as one But one more day - slips away Why don't the dreams of the young never come to be When I overhear my parents conversations Well I'm struck by the things they say It seems they traded the years for mere complications Who ever thought it could end this way They close the door but they can't lock it 'Cause something of their childhood remains and they've felt it before When the man in their pocket Counted the cost of their material gains Children say - come what may Be strong for the friends you've known But one fine day - (not) far away Will we remember the love we used to own Children say - children say We open our minds as one As one more day slips away Why don't the dreams of the young never come to be Well you knew what I was saying But did you know what it meant When you saw that look in my eye Did you know it was heaven sent Was it all a waking dream All that time we must have spent Well I guess it must have been Somehow that feeling came and went Children say - come what may Be strong for the friends you've known But one fine day - (not) far away Will we remember the love we used to own Children say - children say We open our minds as one As one more day - slips away Why don't the dreams of the young never come to be Children say - children say We thought it would never go As one more day - slips away Who ever thought we could be so lonely
I'm a black man from America, and also a musician. I got first turned on to level 42 in the early 80's. But when I saw they're video for the first time, I didn't know that they were from England!! To me, it doesn't matter what nationality you are. If the music sounds good and you're grooving, f***k color and ethnicity. We all jamming! One of my favorite groups . Music is music. Mozart wrote and performed some of the most beautiful arrangements over 300 years ago that are still enjoyed to this day.
This comment deserves a reply in my book. Completely agree with all of your comments. And as a musician you need to go check out their back catalogue. There is is some very funky stuff to be enjoyed. I have seen them 3 or 4 times and I know they deserved to be bigger in the states than they were/are. Anyway Merry christmas to you and your family.
Mark and Mike looked like they were having a blast with this one. I can see how they were so close. Getting paid to play music with your best friend must be surreal.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written, just listen to those words , masterpiece ! To hear that voice do what it does to those words, again, masterpiece ! LOVE ❤ this song and it's singer . ❤❤❤❤
Filmed Nov 27, 1987 in Paris. 37 years ago. The video of the song was the first of Level 42's career not to feature the brothers Phil and Boon Gould, who had recently left the band. The girl - Barbara - is around 50 now!
Same here since I heard it teh first time Level 42 u til now theyre on my play list...I was just a 80s kid back then but they grabbed like in a stone, in my brain and memories.
I saw level 42 live at Halloween They were fantastic. Mark Kings bass playing is incredible, and children say is definitely one of their best but most underrated songs.
This is one of their many great songs that should have gotten a lot more radio and press appeal. It’s a deeper song than most will realize and quality is timeless!
I feel lucky to have grown up in the 80's, to relive my experiences through songs like this and remember exactly what i was doing when loading the cassette into the car stereo. To think this music still stands the test of time is incredible. Level 42 ❤
Is Barbara Mike's daughter? I've always wondered this. This song hits me so emotionally because of the masterful arrangement, virtuoso performance and meaningful lyrics. It seems that the 1980s was a once in a lifetime period of truly amazing music.
Gran tema, de un gran conjunto. Level 42, por suerte, tuvo cierto éxito en la Argentina, durante los 80 y los 90, aunque menor al que (a mi criterio) merecieron. Los pude disfrutar en un excelente recital que dieron aquí, en Buenos Aires, en 2016; ojalá, su visita se repita.
Level 42's music has aged like a fine malt. There was a lot of great music about in 1987 but you would have thought this would have reached higher than 22 in the UK chart. Still, the song has stood and will stand the test of time.
Mark king and Mike lindup vocal harmonies make the classic level 42 songs such as this classic sound so fresh and timeless level 42 are in a special class of their own
Kocham tą piosenke i dzieki ze ja stworzyli oni LEVEL 42 I ma taki power ze polecam kazdemu aby każdy dzień był wyjątkowy. POLECAM WAM Wszystkim gdzie kolwiek rano się budzicie i żyjecie.
Man I remember when I saw this great group in the NYC with my GF of the time, we waited in line to get in the club for over an hour to standing room only, but it was well worth it. What a performance! man I tell you they don't make music like this or bands like this anymore!
Musically speaking, how was that compared to today's music? Something like Beethoven Bach or Mozart…I miss good music playing in the streets, on the radio or elsewhere. We were so lucky to experienced the 80’s…thank you and teşekkürler ❤️
Level42 also performed this song at Billboard Live Tokyo on September 4th. It's a beautiful song that makes me want to listen to it again and again. From Japan.
***I HAD NO IDEA THEY MADE A VIDEO FOR THIS SONG! ...I'M IN SHOCK!*** ...and, dare I say Mark looks VERY sexy here, in it!? (1:56) ....LOVED this Song & Album, a 'Sophisti-Pop' MASTERPIECE!
I totally agree !!! I was just thinking the same thing !!!! Great track ... Still really fresh ... My other faves are "Leaving Me Now", "It's Over" and "Starchild" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
World Machine got me hooked and 35 years later, L42 is still my "go to" band. I wish Mark, Mike and Co. would tour in the US. We still love you in the states!
En 1987 un amigo en su cuarto puso esta canción en vinilo. Nunca la olvide y hoy revienta acá. Children say , Paris 1985 ... si sobrevivimos a la pandemia, después esta canción es una fiesta...
I keep to myself
What I might share with others
But they don't seem to understand
I open my mouth to rediscover
That I don't have the words at my command
Holding out for a world so much better
But I'm a stranger in a stranger's land
All my friends have sold out
Couldn't handle the pressure
Counting their blessings trying to salvage what they can
Children say - children say
We open our minds as one
But one more day - slips away
Why don't the dreams of the young never come to be
When I overhear my parents conversations
Well I'm struck by the things they say
It seems they traded the years for mere complications
Who ever thought it could end this way
They close the door but they can't lock it
'Cause something of their childhood remains and they've felt it before
When the man in their pocket
Counted the cost of their material gains
Children say - come what may
Be strong for the friends you've known
But one fine day - (not) far away
Will we remember the love we used to own
Children say - children say
We open our minds as one
As one more day slips away
Why don't the dreams of the young never come to be
Well you knew what I was saying
But did you know what it meant
When you saw that look in my eye
Did you know it was heaven sent
Was it all a waking dream
All that time we must have spent
Well I guess it must have been
Somehow that feeling came and went
Children say - come what may
Be strong for the friends you've known
But one fine day - (not) far away
Will we remember the love we used to own
Children say - children say
We open our minds as one
As one more day - slips away
Why don't the dreams of the young never come to be
Children say - children say
We thought it would never go
As one more day - slips away
Who ever thought we could be so lonely
And pinned ❤️
i realize it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to stream new series online?
@Titus Gage I watch on flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
I think they're the best lyrics he's ever written, personally.
It's the coolest vid they ever made
What a sound these guys had , one of the best bands ever and Mike still has a great solo career.
I'm a black man from America, and also a musician. I got first turned on to level 42 in the early 80's. But when I saw they're video for the first time, I didn't know that they were from England!! To me, it doesn't matter what nationality you are. If the music sounds good and you're grooving, f***k color and ethnicity. We all jamming! One of my favorite groups . Music is music. Mozart wrote and performed some of the most beautiful arrangements over 300 years ago that are still enjoyed to this day.
This comment deserves a reply in my book. Completely agree with all of your comments. And as a musician you need to go check out their back catalogue. There is is some very funky stuff to be enjoyed. I have seen them 3 or 4 times and I know they deserved to be bigger in the states than they were/are. Anyway Merry christmas to you and your family.
1st White band to sign to Motown
Really ? I did not know that. Merry Christmas @@millemont1967
@@user-mg8pj8vl2g Fact play that funky music white Boyz
WORD brother 🙏 Level 42 wrote some absolute bangers.
Totally back to the 80's when i was young!! Level 42 ... love this music group❤
Here's further evidence of why a lot of 80's music is just outstanding.
Underrated tune from an Underrated band. Level 42 have always been cool. 👍
Now who's out there listerning to this great track from Level 42 today 2024!!!
I "nostri" Level...ieri, oggi, domani! Grazie From Italia Gl👏👏👏🤝👌🌄🎾
I'm listening,
What a classic 👌
Oh yeah 👏
Yo🇨🇱
Right here ❤
I miss the eighties, these were times of good music and optimism.
Mark and Mike looked like they were having a blast with this one. I can see how they were so close. Getting paid to play music with your best friend must be surreal.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written, just listen to those words , masterpiece ! To hear that voice do what it does to those words, again, masterpiece ! LOVE ❤ this song and it's singer . ❤❤❤❤
Level 42 one of the best group in history
No Mike Lindup. He'd already left in September.
Filmed Nov 27, 1987 in Paris. 37 years ago. The video of the song was the first of Level 42's career not to feature the brothers Phil and Boon Gould, who had recently left the band. The girl - Barbara - is around 50 now!
Absolutely beautiful song. A breath of fresh air then and now in these trying times.
Love this video when i first saw it and still love it today i wonder where's that girl now xx
Such a beautiful song, it hits me every time I hear it....and it's been doing that for 35 years now.
It makes me feel 35, half my age, and want to run out and do what I used to do back then. lol
Same here since I heard it teh first time Level 42 u til now theyre on my play list...I was just a 80s kid back then but they grabbed like in a stone, in my brain and memories.
Level 42 at their best…..superb track👍🇮🇲🤘
I saw level 42 live at Halloween
They were fantastic. Mark Kings bass playing is incredible, and children say is definitely one of their best but most underrated songs.
One of those tracks that I never get bored of listening to. 💓🙏🏽
Same Here 😊
Right?!
Criminally underrated band.
This is one of their many great songs that should have gotten a lot more radio and press appeal. It’s a deeper song than most will realize and quality is timeless!
I love the energy and happiness they express in this video. The melody is so good and I’ve always enjoyed the contrast between Mark and Mike’s voices.
I feel lucky to have grown up in the 80's, to relive my experiences through songs like this and remember exactly what i was doing when loading the cassette into the car stereo. To think this music still stands the test of time is incredible. Level 42 ❤
Quanta nostalgia. Non riesco a capire perché non ci siano più band così ...
Bonito video..con la ingenuidad de la niñita aportando a la canción.. excelente level 42
This one is probably the most playful music video from level 42. Really love to see Mark King & Mike Lindup in this video.
I went to see them at Hammersmith earlier this month.
Criminally underrated band.
Amazing arrangement with these lyrics. Masterpiece.
Wow, I remember back in 86 listening to their album, very refreshing indeed.
Wow, as much as I've loved this song, this is the first time I've ever seen the video. Song takes me back fr.
Great song. Great era. Wonderful....Level 42, listened to the album over and over in the wonderful 80's.❤❤❤❤
Sho-ya-right!! This band had the magic ❤
A great song that will remain timeless
Is Barbara Mike's daughter? I've always wondered this.
This song hits me so emotionally because of the masterful arrangement, virtuoso performance and meaningful lyrics. It seems that the 1980s was a once in a lifetime period of truly amazing music.
No she's not. I saw her in a TV show, she's french (like me)
I can keep listening to this song on and on and I'll never get tired of it.
J'ai 45 ans et je l'écoute tjr avec la même émotion, comme si c'était hier! J'en raffole .
J'en ai 70, et c'est pareil ...
Chefs d'œuvre absolu 👍 du lourd 👍🌹🇨🇵
Got into these guys back in the early 80’s, went to see them at the Hammersmith Odeon supported by Wang Chung. Great night.
Linha de contrabaixo sensacional!!! Viva aos anos 80!!!
Level 42..... é só música legal! Vamos dançar! 💃🏼🕺🏼💃🏼🕺🏼💃🏼🕺🏼
Gostaria muito de voltar aos Anos 80, apesar de não termos celulares nem Internet, éramos muito mais felizes !!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🙏🙏👊🏻😉.
Level 42's music was just better than most.
One of the best fascinating song of this band!
Gran tema, de un gran conjunto.
Level 42, por suerte, tuvo cierto éxito en la Argentina, durante los 80 y los 90, aunque menor al que (a mi criterio) merecieron. Los pude disfrutar en un excelente recital que dieron aquí, en Buenos Aires, en 2016; ojalá, su visita se repita.
Level 42 .... pure geniuses at work❤😍
Level 42's music has aged like a fine malt. There was a lot of great music about in 1987 but you would have thought this would have reached higher than 22 in the UK chart. Still, the song has stood and will stand the test of time.
Mark King...my future husband when I was 15..54 now and still waiting ❤
Not yours . Mine jeje🥰🥰😍😍
Never give up on your dreams! 😂🤣😂👍
I will never forget when I started being a DJ, this cassette was my first one. LEVEL 42 rules
Mark king and Mike lindup vocal harmonies make the classic level 42 songs such as this classic sound so fresh and timeless level 42 are in a special class of their own
True happiness on this video ❤great song 😊🙌🏻
ICONIC BAND OF THE GLORIOUS EIGHTIES!! DESERVES MORE VIEWS
awesome soundss.
Level 42? This song is Level 100%
Gorgeous song for sure.. Brilliant. One of my favorite songs ever...
I remenber, the 80s this band was very popular so their music GOOD beat and vibe remind me funk , clidren say, my favorite one ! Thumbs up!
Love this...lyrically sound and, oh that kicking bass!
Ils ont tourné aux Puces de St Ouen,à côté de chez moi ! J'etais encore petit. Ah,la bonne époque...
42's second best of all time right behind Something About You!
This song is soooo good! How could i never heard about this band before???? I am in love with Level 42.
Quanto amo questo brano e video.❤❤❤❤
Mark is one of the best bass thumbing guitarists. Needless to say, their songs are classic from the 80s.
Kocham tą piosenke i dzieki ze ja stworzyli oni LEVEL 42
I ma taki power ze polecam kazdemu aby każdy dzień był wyjątkowy.
POLECAM WAM Wszystkim gdzie kolwiek rano się budzicie i żyjecie.
Man I remember when I saw this great group in the NYC with my GF of the time, we waited in line to get in the club for over an hour to standing room only, but it was well worth it. What a performance!
man I tell you they don't make music like this or bands like this anymore!
So many brilliant songs by these Master Musicians, one of my faves!
De las mejores canciones de esta bendita época... Que temazo Dios
Ganz ganz grosse Musik 😳👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Born in the 2000's but never too late to love Level 42
Era un golazo tras otro Level 42 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
A coworker turned me on to Level 42 back in 1987 when I lived in Belgium and I've loved their music since then
Brilliant tune
Uma das melhores bandas dos anos 80...!🇧🇷🇧🇷🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
assino embaixo.
@@alexandresantos-iv3vy ótimo
Great moment of music in my life in 1987 THX you friends !!!
Para mi , uno de los mejores temitas de esta genial banda 💚💛🧡💚🎶✨✌🏻😉
One of my favourite “Level 42” songs, Mark and Mike are legends!! ✌️☺️
Musically speaking, how was that compared to today's music? Something like Beethoven Bach or Mozart…I miss good music playing in the streets, on the radio or elsewhere. We were so lucky to experienced the 80’s…thank you and teşekkürler ❤️
One of the best tracks ever made. Without doubt. Superb production.
Still one of my favs through all the years. Timeless.
My favourite from the band.. Just kindergartenly beautiful!
Beautiful song
Meu.... que música é essa ??? Perfeita !! Como é bom ouvir música de qualidade !!
trop la classe LEVEL42 !!!!!! je lecoute souvent pour me destresser de la journée:) musique année 80 quand tu me tiens:
Level 42 1979- FOREVER!!!!
Level42 also performed this song at Billboard Live Tokyo on September 4th. It's a beautiful song that makes me want to listen to it again and again. From Japan.
playing pokemon Y and pokemon ultra moon when i was little while listenin to this song its something i will never forget
Fantastic song 👍
Tourné apparemment en France , à Paris en l'occurrence !
Une très belle chanson , du son , du rythme et level !
This is such a fine tune by Level 42. Never gets old.
Curtindo muito essa banda sensacional dos anos 80, muito show 👋👋👋✨✨✨🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷27/09/2020
Love mark king looks so good ❤❤
basically super group . great musicians and M.king of course . PURE DELIGHT .
From luanshya copperbelt Zambia. One of the best bands ever. The music they have produced is mindblowing. Transportational
***I HAD NO IDEA THEY MADE A VIDEO FOR THIS SONG! ...I'M IN SHOCK!*** ...and, dare I say Mark looks VERY sexy here, in it!? (1:56) ....LOVED this Song & Album, a 'Sophisti-Pop' MASTERPIECE!
If I was in the awful position of having to pick one, just one Level 42 song....it'd probably be this. If I let it, it can bring me to tears.
Yessssss!
Anthony XXX
Yep. I know exactly what you mean.
Absolutely. Especially the second verse. It hits me hard.
I totally agree !!! I was just thinking the same thing !!!! Great track ... Still really fresh ... My other faves are "Leaving Me Now", "It's Over" and "Starchild" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
World Machine got me hooked and 35 years later, L42 is still my "go to" band. I wish Mark, Mike and Co. would tour in the US. We still love you in the states!
Too true
A beautiful Composition about groving up.
Beatiful music
Que delícia em ouvir essa linda música do Level 42. Saudades dos anos 80!
Amo a esta excepcional banda y su melódica música ❤
my favourite level 42 song, off to see them nov 22
En 1987 un amigo en su cuarto puso esta canción en vinilo. Nunca la olvide y hoy revienta acá. Children say , Paris 1985 ... si sobrevivimos a la pandemia, después esta canción es una fiesta...
TU AMIGO SABIA LO QUE ES LA BUENA MUSICA, BIEN HECHA!
que buen tema me gusta la nena
como lo disfruta al tema
Magnifique ❤❤❤
I love 80s and level 42 .i was born in 80 .grande musica.fantastic