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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Japan
Japan
Vocals
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
Vocals
Mick Karn
Mick Karn
Saxophone
Steve Jansen
Steve Jansen
Percussion
Richard Barbieri
Richard Barbieri
Keyboards
Rob Dean
Rob Dean
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Sylvian
David Sylvian
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Japan
Japan
Producer
Simon Napier-Bell
Simon Napier-Bell
Producer
John Punter
John Punter
Producer

Lyrics

Boys, now the times are changing
The going could get rough
Boys, would that ever cross your mind?
Boys, are you contemplating moving out somewhere?
Boys, will you ever find the time?
Here we are, stranded
Somehow, it seems the same
Beware, here comes the quiet life again
Boys, now the country's only miles away from here
Boys, do you recognize the signs?
Boys, when these driving hands push against the tracks
Boys, it's too late to wonder why
Here we are, stranded
Somehow, it seems the same
Beware, here comes the quiet life again
Now, as you turn to leave
Never looking back
Will you think of me?
If you ever, could it ever stop?
(Oh, ooh) The quiet life
(Oh, ooh) The quiet life
Written by: David Sylvian
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