I met an alien one night while I was walking after dark   He said don't be afraid I've come to know I've come to make my mark      And there's a road, and it's very long   And you gotta be sweet baby   And you gotta be strong      He said why are these men and women lying here just on the street   He said why are these children dying cos' they have no food to eat      And there's a road, and it's very long   And you gotta be sweet baby   And you gotta be strong      Why are these people hating others for the colour of their skin   Why are your brother creatures murdered for the flesh that lies within      Don't lose the rage, don't become immune   When others criticise you   Don't change your tune   You've got to love, with a passion that hurts   It's love that conquers baby   Its love that serves      And in the moment before you go to sleep   You can turn on me I'm the blue light wrap me round you   And when the world turns it's coldest shoulder   In the name of all that's good      And there's a road, and it's very long   And you gotta be sweet baby   And you gotta be strong   And I'll be there, to dry your tears   And I'll be cooking in your kitchen   Food for everyone   And ill be working in the backroom   Help for everyone