Making Plans For Nigel

From XTC's "Drums and Wires", a pacy little tongue-in-cheek number that is totally not about not interfering in other people's lives.



They're fun band live, to be sure! This early clip is rough but glorious.

We're only making plans for Nigel
We only want what's best for him
We're only making plans for Nigel
Nigel just needs this helping hand
And if young Nigel says he's happy
He must be happy
He must be happy in his work

We're only making plans for Nigel
He has his future in a British steel
We're only making plans for Nigel
Nigel's whole future is as good as sealed
And if young Nigel says he's happy
He must be happy
He must be happy in his work

Nigel isn't outspoken
But he likes to speak
And loves to be spoken to
Nigel is happy in his work

We're only making plans for Nigel ...