The Street Parade Lyrics

Lyric discussion by BoHo 

Cover art for The Street Parade lyrics by Clash, The

Very beautiful tune. Almost dream-like. Great use of Caribbean drums.

I think the Parade be seen in a very positive or negative Light.

POSITIVE:

A parade of righteous rebellion you imbed yourself in.

NEGATIVE:

You shall eventually fade into the distance despite your best efforts/intentions through inaction and accepting the street parade as it is instead of how it should be.

I hope you understand:

Is it idealistic saying you've got to be strong, hold on to your ethics and never fade into the status quo, making your own street parade? Or is it saying your idealism and ethics will get lost up in another parade for better or worse…

I think all of the above.

It’s a very deep song if you fully immerse yourself. Like all other Clash songs.

I think in the future they’ll be truly held up as the only band that really matters. To me they are.