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While some sore heads will rue last night’s endeavours
Make Sunday’s vow that they won’t get so leathered
Dad’s shout at lads so they foul number seven
There’s no need for fighting; they’re only eleven
Mmm, a little introduction to the state of things
What of the woman, who stands by her fella,
Despite the bruises brought on by the Stella
To cook and to clothe and to clean and to screw
Ain’t the sum total of all she can do
What of the woman who waits with the feeling
Of black holes and lost nights and strange looking ceilings
Haze around half nine, remember she thinks
Bloke in a red shirt with drops in the drink
Mmm, teaching and telling ‘bout the state of things
Mmm, never taught you at school about the state of things
Look down, just look down; you’re too scared to turn ‘round
Says he’s gonna get you with all of his mates
Heartbeat, your heart beats; he says that you’re dead meat
The bully waits for you outside the school gates
Making you aware of the state of things
A little introduction to the state of things
I’m making to sing about the state of things
They never taught you at school about the state of things
And what of the woman who’s there in the station
Whose White Lightning refuge is inebriation
Some wench on park bench contrasts with your cash
She’s not gonna kill ya, or give you a rash
Making you aware of the state of things
A little introduction to the state of things
I’m making to sing about the state of things
They never taught you at school about the state of things
I’m telling you straight about the state of things
1-9-8-4 state of things
Cuts me wide open, the state of things
I am the reverend, I’ll tell you ‘bout the state of things
Make Sunday’s vow that they won’t get so leathered
Dad’s shout at lads so they foul number seven
There’s no need for fighting; they’re only eleven
Mmm, a little introduction to the state of things
Despite the bruises brought on by the Stella
To cook and to clothe and to clean and to screw
Ain’t the sum total of all she can do
Of black holes and lost nights and strange looking ceilings
Haze around half nine, remember she thinks
Bloke in a red shirt with drops in the drink
Mmm, never taught you at school about the state of things
Says he’s gonna get you with all of his mates
Heartbeat, your heart beats; he says that you’re dead meat
The bully waits for you outside the school gates
A little introduction to the state of things
I’m making to sing about the state of things
They never taught you at school about the state of things
Whose White Lightning refuge is inebriation
Some wench on park bench contrasts with your cash
She’s not gonna kill ya, or give you a rash
A little introduction to the state of things
I’m making to sing about the state of things
They never taught you at school about the state of things
I’m telling you straight about the state of things
1-9-8-4 state of things
Cuts me wide open, the state of things
I am the reverend, I’ll tell you ‘bout the state of things
Song Info
Submitted by
emi_sarb On Apr 23, 2006
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this is another commentary on our lives... reminding us of "the state of things" & making us think about what's going on in our world & how it's actually becoming the dystopia in 1984 that we read about & criticise... (when they say "one nine eight four" they're referring to that, guess) xXx
isn't 1984 the name of reverends old bamd, it might have some realtion. Quality song anyway
isn't 1984 the name of reverends old bamd, it might have some realtion. Quality song anyway
isn't there a couple of verses missing here?
That's the demo. The album version goes like so:
While some sore heads will rue last nights endeavours And make Sundays vow that they won't get so leathered Dads shout at lads so they foul number 7 There's no need for fighting they're only 11 A little introduction to the state of things
What of the woman who stands by her fella Despite the bruises brought on by the stella To cook and to clothe and to clean and to screw Is not the sum total of all she can do
They claim that the threats high, oh do me a favour Control you by fear so you don't know your neighbour Tube station at midnight, shoot them on sight Hearts beating faster on jubilee line
The football fans fight cos United's at home Its futile as bald men fighting for a comb Adam gives Keeley what Donna gave him Keeley shags Richard then gives it to Jim
I'm making you aware of the state of things A little introduction to the state of things I'm aching to sing about the state of things Bet they don't teach you at school about the state of things
And then there's the woman who's there in the station Whose white lightning refuge is inebriation Some wench on park bench contrasts to your cash She's not gonna kill ya or give ya a rash
I'm making you aware of the state of things A little introduction to the state of things I'm aching to sing about the state of things Because we're all run by fools that's the state of things I'm telling you straight about the state of things 1 9 8 4 the state of things It cuts me wide open the state of things I am The Reverend and i'll tell you about the state of things
i love this song! awesome lyrics. song title says it all. covers binge drinking, wife beating, terrorism, football hooligans, sleeping around and tramps - all what's really going on in real life
Who is Keeley? They were mentioned in another song.
Keely was in 'He Said He Loved Me' song and she was supposed to be the girl who was basically having an affair with a guy who left his ex coz she got pregnant