Diplomat's Son Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Sandinista 

Cover art for Diplomat's Son lyrics by Vampire Weekend

A load of Clash/Joe Strummer references have been made with and in "Contra" so the Diplomat's Son is none other than Joe Strummer.

Sandinista, you absolutely NAILED it. It is definitely Joe Strummer (whose father was indeed a diplomat). The song's style is distinctly in the vein of 1981 Clash and the MIA sample is the dead giveaway, who sampled "Straight to Hell" for her biggest hit. Great great great post, buddy! Enlightening.