When the kids get together They try to defend The rights that they've got But they always pretend Need no protection From parents or law They've got each other That's what gangs are for Discipline gets nowhere With the kids of today Who might have problems But they'll never say Won't run for help Or run for cover The kids of today Have got each other Neurotic kids can take the pain Neurotic kids can take the strain Neurotic kids can take the pain Come on kids we've got a lot to gain You know they're out of touch With no place to go Only thing left Is the streets to roam When they've got friends They've got support And no one need feel Two feet too short People often cla** us As violent or cruel Who are the critics Trying to fool The kids ain't out For trouble but kicks They're out to show That feelings can mix Don't let first impressions Spoil your view Your attitudes old But socety's new So don't criticise After the first glance Give the kids A first cla** chance