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Reverend And The Makers – 18 - 30 Lyrics 18 years ago
Its "Rule Britannia" not royal.

In referance to one of the nations unofficial anthems! Get it switched

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Bloc Party – The Marshals Are Dead Lyrics 18 years ago
They use a few references in this song:
"A curse on your houses" - Romeo and Julliet by Shakespeare

Rivers run with your sons' blood - A reference to the famous 'Rivers of blood' speech by Enoch Powell a message of apparent hatred of immigration, but also the intended message of the speech, Labour passing anti discrimination.

Personaly I dont think this is an anti war song, dont shoot me down but its not your typical 'Throw down your guns and dance till the morning comes' kind of song.

I think the main message of the song is anti-nanny state.
"Cancel your thoughts out forever"
Is this not what a nanny state would lead to? People being unable to think and make descisions for themselves?

"Of cordons and tannoys in symmetry"
These are both methods of control, and in a truly equal society everyone would look exactly the same so there may also be an anti communist/socialist element here.

Someone else might be able to support or oppose my claims though... I think there may be more anti-leftist views here but im not sure on quotations.

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