Simple freedoms... tranquility
For homes that lie by this newsprint sky and cast iron sea
The life lived in peace, laughter full and sweet
The faith of our fathers, vested in these streets
For every smile, for every pleasant scene
I will sign my name and say, By any means
Working wages for industry
The city in her prime grateful for times of prosperity
Targets set for every order met
The grand facades and factories sweat
Cobbles worn, the rain wash clean
I will sign my name and say, By any means
Oh watch the black ink dry upon the page
Push out the hardening spirit of the age
Resolute in mind, flesh and bone
Immovable and solid as this new cut Portland stone
King and country... nationality
This flag unfurled around the world and what it means to me
The red hand's black, Britannia's touch
What shall we give in return for so much
For all that is to come, for all that's ever been
I will sign my name and say, By any means
To you my friends, comrades all
Man for man, as one we stand, as one we fall
In the gathering storm, in safety or harm
I pledge to you my brothers in arms
A steady hand and spirit keen
I will sign my name and say, By any means

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