Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

After a Fashion Lyrics by Midge Ure

If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox

1983

Don't speak to me of changing scenes
Or what you saw in magazines
I've watched you change
And follow every move, oh
A dancing clown
Where design turns you 'round

To spend a lifetime keeping hold
On slipping years and not get old
You hear the cry but can't be told
You're only chasing
After a fashion

After a fashion
After a fashion
Hey ho, you wear it well

And if you felt the sympathy
And if you saw what others see
Through different eyes
You might see something true, new
An empty shell
With no taste and no sell

You try the stance of those you know
But dance the dance of those below
You lost your grip but won't let go
You know you're chasing
After a fashion

After a fashion
After a fashion
After a fashion
Hey ho, you wear it well

After a fashion
After a fashion
Hey ho
Hey ho
Hey ho you wear it well

Hey ho you wear it well

After a fashion
After a fashion
Hey ho, you wear it well

After a fashion
After a fashion
Hey ho, you wear it well

After a fashion
After a fashion
Hey ho, you wear it well

After a fashion
After a fashion
Hey ho, you wear it well
Credits

About “After a Fashion” by Midge Ure

Read the complete lyrics to "After a Fashion" by Midge Ure from the album "If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox" in 1983. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"After a Fashion" is performed by Midge Ure. from the album "If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox" in 1983 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "After a Fashion", explore more songs by Midge Ure using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Midge Ure · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"After a Fashion" is credited to Midge Ure. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"After a Fashion" appears on "If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox" in 1983.

Visit the Midge Ure artist page at /artist/mick-karn for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.