Funny Names - Big Audio Dynamite

A stranger’s a friend

You just don’t know

With a shake of the hand

We could give it a go

I look kinda pale

They call me gringo

You got funny hair

They call you negro

Under the skin say we’re all the same

How come when I turn my back

You call me funny names

How come when I turn my back

You call me funny names

Funny names

I’m not like you

You’re not like me

Don’t think that will ever change

It’s obvious to see

You’re not like me

I’m not like you

Don’t mean that we can’t get along

And like each other too

'Cos under the skin say we’re all the same

How come when I turn my back

You call me funny names

How come when I turn my back

You call me funny names

Funny names

Recognise the difference

Give thanks we ain’t the same

Variety’s the spice of life

Hey fella what’s your name

Some live in the city

Some come from ghettoes

Eat funny food

Speak funny lingo

Yes a stranger’s a friend

You just don’t know

Forever by your side

Just like a shadow

'Cos under the skin say we’re all the same

How come when I turn my back

You call me funny names

How come when I turn my back

You call me funny names

Funny names

How come you call me funny names

Funny names