The Glittering Prizes

In the past I always tried I never got amongst the glittering prizes I put it down to confidence Or something trendy Like an emotional complex Thinking to myself that I've got something to prove Waiting for the chance to accept my point of view Pretty soon you will recognise me Glittering prizes for me Glittering prizes for me I wear a clean shirt every day I quite enjoy my job as an office boy The novelty begins to fade I never get the chance To play with executive toys Thinking to myself that I've got something to prove Waiting for the chance to accept my point of view Pretty soon you won't recognise me Glittering prizes for me Glittering prizes for me