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Skinhead Times 1982-1998

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[Verse 1]
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I lost my liberty for causing an affray
But now I'm older and much wiser than before
I’ve done my time and I ain't going back for more
[Chorus]
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
[Verse 2]
Just punks on alcohol, I drunk too much again
My mindless violence was the cause of all their pain
There's no excuses for the damage that I’ve done
It could've gone too far, I could've killed someone
[Chorus]
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
[Chorus]
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
[Verse 3]
And now I recognize, the errors of my youth
I've left that life behind, and now I know the truth
My eyes are open now and I will only fight
If I can justify that what I do is right
[Chorus]
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
When I was free and I was young
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The Oppressed

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