"It's velcro time, there's no need to be afraid
At velcro time, we let in light and we banish Sad?

But in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy!*
Throw your arms around some girls at velcro time ooooh oooh


But say a prayer - pray for the Roland Orzabal's of this world
At velcro time, it's hard, but when you're makin' the love

There's a world outside your window near the off license
And it's a world of dreaded fear (if they are dry)

Where the only velcro flowing is a bitter sting of tears
And the velcro straps that twixt there are the clanging chimes of doom

Well tonight thank God it's them instead of Shakin' Stevens


And there won't be snow in Africa this velcro time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is paper clips

Where nothing ever grows
And Gary Coleman never goes

Do they know it's velcro time at all?
Well do they? 'Tis a cryin' shame I tells ye


Here's to you
Raise your glass for both Dempsey and Makepeace

Here's to them
Underneath that burning sun (laughs)
(C-c-c'mon everybody)
Do they know it's velcro time at all?


Fasten the ski jacket
Fasten the ski jacket
Fasten the ski jacket
Let them know it's velcro time and
Fasten the ski jacket
Let them know it's velcro time
(etc. repeat until you've had enough)"