We're only making plans for NigelWe only want what's best for himWe're only making plans for NigelNigel just needs this helping handAnd if young Nigel says hes happyHe must be happyHe must be happy in his workWe're only making plans for NigelHe has his future in a British steelWe're only making plans for NigelNigels whole future is as good as sealedAnd if young Nigel says hes happyHe must be happyHe must be happy in his workNigel is not outspokenBut he likes to speakAnd loves to be spoken toNigel is happy in his workWe're only making plans for Nigel(XTC, 'Making plans for Nigel')
Thinking back and forth
We're only making plans for NigelWe only want what's best for himWe're only making plans for NigelNigel just needs this helping handAnd if young Nigel says hes happyHe must be happyHe must be happy in his workWe're only making plans for NigelHe has his future in a British steelWe're only making plans for NigelNigels whole future is as good as sealedAnd if young Nigel says hes happyHe must be happyHe must be happy in his workNigel is not outspokenBut he likes to speakAnd loves to be spoken toNigel is happy in his workWe're only making plans for Nigel(XTC, 'Making plans for Nigel')