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Waving Flags Lyrics
You are astronomical fans of alcohol
So welcome in
Up rising in the East and setting in the West
All waving flags
We're all waving flags now
Waving flags
But don't be scared
Cause you, you're only here for a while
And it's all a joke
Oh, it's all a joke
Oh
Are you of legal drinking age, on minimum wage
Well, welcome in
From across the Vistula, you've come so very far
All waving flags
We're all waving flags now
Waving flags
But don't be scared
Cause you, you're only here for a while
And it's all a joke
Oh, it's all a joke
Oh
Beer is not dark
Beer is not light
It just tastes good
Especially tonight
(Oh welcome in)
So welcome in, we are barbarians
Oh welcome in, across the Carpathians
Oh welcome in, we are from Slavia
Oh welcome in, across the stadion
Oh we cant fail, not with Czech ecstasy
No we won't fail, not with Czech ecstasy
So welcome in
So welcome in
Up rising in the East and setting in the West
All waving flags
Waving flags
But don't be scared
And it's all a joke
Oh, it's all a joke
Oh
Well, welcome in
From across the Vistula, you've come so very far
All waving flags
Waving flags
But don't be scared
And it's all a joke
Oh, it's all a joke
Oh
Beer is not light
It just tastes good
Especially tonight
Oh welcome in, across the Carpathians
Oh welcome in, we are from Slavia
Oh welcome in, across the stadion
Oh we cant fail, not with Czech ecstasy
No we won't fail, not with Czech ecstasy
So welcome in
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this seems to address the modern British "fear" of immagration from the east of Europe into the UK. The lyrics argue for inclusion and run counter to the tabloid scare tactics of the Daily Mail and its ilk. The waving of flags image is a neat one: while admitting diversity it also suggests nonagression, an act of peace. The references to beer link with the band's Budvar interests: Czech Ecstacsy indeed! The immigrants, far from threatening, are welcomed openly in the song.
These aren't even close to the real lyrics.
You are astronomical fans of alcohol, so welcome in. Earth arising in the East and setting in the West, all waving flags. (chorus) And you, you're only here for a while and it's all a joke, it's all a joke. Are you of legal drinking age? on minimum wage? well welcome in. From across the vistula, you've come so very far, all waving flags. (chorus) Beer is not dark, beer is not light, it just tastes good, especially tonight. Oh welcome in, 'cross the carpathians, welcome in, we are barbarians, welcome in across the stadia, oh we cant fail, not with Czech ecstasy etc. etc.
@tony300 I think that is mostly right. I don't think it is "Earth arising" though.
@tony300 I think that is mostly right. I don't think it is "Earth arising" though.
feels like a patriotic song to me
I like that interpretation regulus43.
I almost get the impression of them being at the pub watching the match with some mates. Some Czechs show up and they tell them they're welcome in the bar. Their race and country doesn't matter. Only their love of beer and sport.
And that's a good metaphor for the larger picture of the immigration issues.
I agree with regulus43.
I just wanted to add that in the CD booklet, 12 international maritime signal flags are shown above the lyrics. They spell the letters of the phrase "If not now, when?"
lyrics are kinda silly, but i really like the shoegaze feel.
at glasto (not that i was there, i read it in nme hahaha) they sang this song wiht the bulgarian national choir so that would back up what the others are saying above ^^^
regulus43, you've hit the nail on the head. I wonder why so few people have commented on BSP's songs? They're far too good to ignore.
It's "across the stadia." Also, it is “We are pro-Slavian.”
[Edit: I just noticed another slightly incorrect lyric.]