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Auto Modown Lyrics

auto modown
down in youngstown
bodies in the street
auto mowdown
noon in downtown
bodies with no feet
auto mowdown
down in youngstown
bodies got de'blues
auto mowdown
noon in downtown
bodies with no shoes
an acidhead goon in a 55 dodge
didn't mean to do it
but a sidewalk run in the noonday sun
ten to one he had to lose it
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Cover art for Auto Modown lyrics by Devo

This song was based on an article in the Youngstown Vindicator - "Speeding Auto Leaves Bodies Strewn on W. Federal (12 November 1971)" - spotted by bandmembers. Some guy drove down the sidewalk, killing three and injuring 13.

This song is pretty clear what it's about. They didn't want us to be confused at all.

@Dubious Merit yeah devoes

 
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