The public footpaths were paved solid with speed traps
During the fall of '81
Hampstead Heath with its snow caps
I remember it all so clear

 Conis caught in ice cake, donated with backache
Everyone with objects looking dear
A corrugated iron edge gets bent into a make-do sledge
I recall this all so clear

 Pile downhill kite you go
Toes of ice, fingers feel the snow
Everyone and everything looks dear
Rushing for the warmth of home
Then slipping on your shortcut home
I remember it all so clear

 The heaviest fall since '62?
Enjoy this heaven-sent gift whilst it's here
And what a dodgy year that was
Even the weather man was looking cold
The unpredictable days had seen even the weatherman lose control
And school boy snowballs school girl
A short chase turns into a soft yell
Remembering all so clear

 Odd gloves waving from railings
The house dog is only playing
With the unusual sight this year
Bus conductor Harry Birch
(On the 214 route from Parliament Hill to Moorgate)
Collects the full pelt from the little gang of kids
That stand at his bus stop waiting for him to pull away
He now stands on the top deck waving abuse at them
He loves it really

 Lollipop man gets his ears felt
He's the mum's and school children's favourite teacher
Everyone and everything looking dear
Then I'd check on Granny Wright's heating
You know, see how she's been keeping
What an unusual sight this was that year