This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
One night, half a dozen tourists
Met together in Trafalgar Square
A fortnight's tour on the
Continent was planned
And each had his portmanteau in his hand
Down the Rhine, they meant to have a picnic
'Til Jones said, "I must decline
You boys have been advised by me
Stay away from Germany
What's the good of going down the Rhine?"
Let's all go down the Strand
Let's all go down the Strand
I'll be leader, you can march behind
Come with me and see what you can find
Let's all go down the Strand
Oh, what a happy land
That's the place for fun and noise
All among the girls and boys
So let's all go down the Strand
One day, five and twenty convicts
Sat in five and twenty little cells
The bell then sounded, ding-a-ding-a dong
To exercise the prisoners came along
Burglar Ben exclaimed to Jaggs the Warden
"To me, sir, it's very strange
The men are tired of going 'round
'Round and 'round the same old ground
I propose we make a little change"
Let's all go down the Strand
Let's all go down the Strand
I'll be leader, you can march behind
Come with me and see what you can find
Let's all go down the Strand
Oh, what a happy land
That's the place for fun and noise
All among the girls and boys
So let's all go down the Strand
Great crowds gathered round to welcome
Shackleton returning from the Pole
The Lord Mayor welcomed all the gallant crew
And said, "My lads, I've got a treat for you
Come with me, the Mansion House await's you
A banquet shall be supplied"
But a Tar in grumbling mood said
"We don't want any food"
Then he turned to Shackleton and sighed
Oh, let's all go down the Strand
Let's all go down the Strand
I'll be leader, you can march behind
Come with me and see what you can find
Let's all go down the Strand
Oh, what a happy land
That's the place for fun and noise
All among the girls and boys
So let's all go down the Strand
Oh, let's all go down the Strand
Let's all go down the Strand
I'll be leader, you can march behind
Come with me and see what you can find
Let's all go down the Strand
Oh, what a happy land
That's the place for fun and noise
All among the girls and boys
So let's all go down the Strand
Met together in Trafalgar Square
A fortnight's tour on the
Continent was planned
And each had his portmanteau in his hand
Down the Rhine, they meant to have a picnic
'Til Jones said, "I must decline
You boys have been advised by me
Stay away from Germany
What's the good of going down the Rhine?"
Let's all go down the Strand
Let's all go down the Strand
I'll be leader, you can march behind
Come with me and see what you can find
Let's all go down the Strand
Oh, what a happy land
That's the place for fun and noise
All among the girls and boys
So let's all go down the Strand
One day, five and twenty convicts
Sat in five and twenty little cells
The bell then sounded, ding-a-ding-a dong
To exercise the prisoners came along
Burglar Ben exclaimed to Jaggs the Warden
"To me, sir, it's very strange
The men are tired of going 'round
'Round and 'round the same old ground
I propose we make a little change"
Let's all go down the Strand
Let's all go down the Strand
I'll be leader, you can march behind
Come with me and see what you can find
Let's all go down the Strand
Oh, what a happy land
That's the place for fun and noise
All among the girls and boys
So let's all go down the Strand
Great crowds gathered round to welcome
Shackleton returning from the Pole
The Lord Mayor welcomed all the gallant crew
And said, "My lads, I've got a treat for you
Come with me, the Mansion House await's you
A banquet shall be supplied"
But a Tar in grumbling mood said
"We don't want any food"
Then he turned to Shackleton and sighed
Oh, let's all go down the Strand
Let's all go down the Strand
I'll be leader, you can march behind
Come with me and see what you can find
Let's all go down the Strand
Oh, what a happy land
That's the place for fun and noise
All among the girls and boys
So let's all go down the Strand
Oh, let's all go down the Strand
Let's all go down the Strand
I'll be leader, you can march behind
Come with me and see what you can find
Let's all go down the Strand
Oh, what a happy land
That's the place for fun and noise
All among the girls and boys
So let's all go down the Strand
Lyrics submitted by enola, edited by Mellow_Harsher
Let's All Go Down the Strand Lyrics as written by C. W. Murphy Harry Castling
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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