And I wanna move the town to the clash city rockers
Need a little jump of electrical shockers
Better leave the town if you only wanna knock us
Nothing stands the pressure of the clash city rockers

See the rate at they come down the escalator
Listen to the tube train accelerator
Then you realize that you got to have a purpose
This place is gonna knock you out sooner or later

So don't complain about your useless employment
Jack it in forever tonight
So shut your mouth and pretend you enjoy it
Think of all the money you've got

And I wanna liquefy everybody gone dry
Plug into the aerials, poke up in the sky
Burn down the suburbs through the half-closed eyes
You won't succeed unless you try

So don't complain about your useless employment
Jack it in forever tonight
So shut your mouth and pretend you enjoy it
Think of all the money you've got

You owe me a move say the bells of St. Groove
Come on and show me say the bells of Old Bowie
When I am fitter say the bells of Gary Glitter
No one but you and I say the bells of Prince Far-I
No one but you and I say the bells of Prince Far-I

Rock, rock clash city rockers
Rock, rock clash city rockers
Rock, rock clash city rockers
Rock, rock clash city rockers
Rock, rock clash city rockers



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    u2can.... it hurts... really.... that's the problem with you kids today. no respect for music. you just cling to the newest "it" band. Nothing against saves the day (although they are going downward) but at least show a little respect for the Clash. If you don't know who they are, your opinion is worthless on this song. This is a great homage.

    mrtownzjooon March 16, 2003   Link

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