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Artist: XTC
Track: Making Plans for Nigel

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We're only making plans for Nigel
We only want what's best for him
We're only making plans for Nigel
Nigel just needs that helping hand

And if young Nigel says he's happy
He must be happy
He must be happy
He must be happy in his work

We're only making plans for Nigel
He has this future in a British steel
We're only making plans for Nigel
Nigel's whole future is as good as sealed, yeah

And if young Nigel says he's happy
He must be happy
He must be happy
He must be happy in his work

Nigel is not outspoken
But he likes to speak
And he loves to be spoken to (in his work)
Nigel is happy in his work (in his work)
Nigel is happy in his work (in his world)

We're only making plans for Nigel
We only want what's best for him
We're only making plans for Nigel
Nigel just needs this helping hand

And if young Nigel says he's happy
He must be happy
He must be happy
He must be happy in his work

We're only making plans for Nigel
We only want what's best for him
We're only making plans for Nigel
Nigel just needs this helping hand

We're only making plans for Nigel
He has the future in a British steel
Steel, steel, steel, steel, steel, yeah yeah

We're only making plans for Nigel
Nigel, Nigel, Nigel, Nigel
Nigel, Nigel, Nigel, Nigel
Nigel, Nigel, Nigel, Nigel
Nigel, Nigel, Nigel, Nigel
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XTC – Making Plans for Nigel
Colin Moulding has explained this song on their video compilation to be about parents who map out their kids' future for them and to also be somewhat autobiographical.
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Making Plans for Nigel” by XTC?
“Making Plans for Nigel” by XTC was written by Colin Moulding.
Q:Who produced “Making Plans for Nigel” by XTC?
“Making Plans for Nigel” by XTC was produced by Steve Lillywhite.
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