[ Intro ] [ Verse 1 ] I like to keep my mind open, expand my point of view. The world is full of wonders, for me and also you. But home is where the heart is, when it comes to push and shove. I am a Man of Sussex - oh, it's true "We Wunt Be Druv". [ Verse 2 ] Grew up believing in Martlets - bleeding white and blue. Learned the words to "Sussex By The Sea", played Stoolball when at school. Walked past a castle every day, had fish and chips as a treat. Didn't think it strange as friends pulled flaming barrels through the street. [ Chorus ] So here's to the South Saxons - we will still make our stand. You can come and read the Riot Act - we simply don't give a damn. Was once a happy accident - now all part of the plan. You can take the boy out of the county, not the county from the man! [ Verse 3 ] You have to fall in love with this place, the villages and towns. Forgiven memories of cross-country, out on the "South Downs". An ice cream down on Brighton Pier, causes rain without fail. When the seasons turn, I find solace, in Harveys Christmas Ale. [ Chorus ] So here's to the South Saxons - we will still make our stand. You can come and read the Riot Act - we simply don't give a damn. Was once a happy accident - now all part of the plan. You can take the boy out of the county, not the county from the man! [ Breakdown ] I've travelled to amazing places, made friends along the way. So many sights I'll never see - I'll still try come what may. The journey does not diminish home, I think I finally see. My heart will always be right here, in Sussex By The Sea. [ Final Chorus ] So here's to the South Saxons - we will still make our stand. You can come and read the Riot Act - we simply don't give a damn. Was once a happy accident - now all part of the plan. You can take the boy out of the county, not the county from the man! [ Outro ] Yeah, salute - Salute To Sussex! Yeah!
