Lyrics Throwing It All Away - Stiff Little Fingers

Throwing It All Away

You walked the streets of this old town
And found the place where it all went wrong
The place you thought you once belonged, long ago
But in your heart you know you’ll find
Better kind of peace of mind
That takes you back to a better time, you used to know
From east to west from north to south
We won’t give up easy
You’re not gonna take it, you’re not gonna break it
We’re not gonna throw it all away
You used to see with open eyes
Now you’re blinded by the lies
And they say that we’ve gotta cut the ties that bind us
But do you remember when we stood as one
We’d fight the fight 'til the day was done
For a better life and a brighter sun to guide us
From east to west from north to south
We won’t give up easy
You’re not gonna take it, you’re not gonna break it
We’re not gonna throw it all away
You’re not gonna take it, you’re not gonna break it
We’re not gonna throw it all away
When you make your decision there’s no turning back
So make your decision count
You’re not gonna take it, you’re not gonna break it
We’re not gonna throw it all away
From east to west from north to south
We won’t give up easy
You’re not gonna take it, you’re not gonna break it
We’re not gonna throw it all away
You’re not gonna take it, you’re not gonna break it
We’re not gonna throw it all away