Billy Bragg — Tighten Up Your Wig

There is power in a union A union between two people And their fruits, the family When you're raising a family You're raising a consciousness can't you see? When you're raising a family You're raising a consciousness can't you see? Raise up your family Not through intimidation but through liberation A child doesn't start to learn at school In family life teaches him or her the rules When you're raising a family You're raising a consciousness can't you see? When you're raising a family You're raising a consciousness can't you see? (Think about it) You have to educate from the outset You can't buy it at no factory outlet So step off and tighten up your wife Rave up Woody Dee Heal thyself Rave up When you're raising a family you're Raising a consciousness can't you see When you're raising a family You're raising a consciousness can't you see When you're raising a family You're raising a consciousness can't you see? When you're raising a family You're raising a consciousness can't you see? (Think about it) Heal thyself