CLASH
- Know Your Rights Lyrics / with translationsThis is a public service announcement
With guitar
Know your rights all three of them
Number 1
You have the right not to be killed
Murder is a CRIME!
Unless it was done by a
Policeman or aristocrat
Know your rights
And Number 2
You have the right to food money
Providing of course you
Don't mind a little
Investigation, humiliation
And if you cross your fingers
Rehabilitation
Know your rights
These are your rights
Wang
Know these rights
Number 3
You have the right to free
Speech as long as you're not
Dumb enough to actually try it.
Know your rights
These are your rights
All three of 'em
It has been suggested
In some quarters that this is not enough!
Well..............................
Get off the streets
Get off the streets
Run
You don't have a home to go to
Smush
Finally then I will read you your rights
You have the right to remain silent
You are warned that anything you say
Can and will be taken down
And used as evidence against you
Listen to this
Run
With guitar
Know your rights all three of them
Number 1
You have the right not to be killed
Murder is a CRIME!
Unless it was done by a
Policeman or aristocrat
Know your rights
And Number 2
You have the right to food money
Providing of course you
Don't mind a little
Investigation, humiliation
And if you cross your fingers
Rehabilitation
Know your rights
These are your rights
Wang
Know these rights
Number 3
You have the right to free
Speech as long as you're not
Know your rights
These are your rights
All three of 'em
It has been suggested
In some quarters that this is not enough!
Well..............................
Get off the streets
Get off the streets
Run
You don't have a home to go to
Smush
Finally then I will read you your rights
You have the right to remain silent
You are warned that anything you say
Can and will be taken down
And used as evidence against you
Listen to this
Run
Facts about Know Your Rights
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Know Your Rights is written by Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer.
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It is first released on May 14, 1982 as part of Clash's album "Combat Rock" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we examine its symbolic meaning, the Clash's song 'Know Your Rights' functions as a public service announcement which demonstrates the fundamental rights that people possess within society. The song uses sarcasm and irony to demonstrate how authorities misuse their power to restrict people from exercising their rights. The lyrics of Know Your Rights primarily discuss social issues which lead to personal empowerment while showing the artist's emotional state and his determination to succeed. The song establishes human rights as essential elements which need protection from social injustice and censorship practices. The lyrics contain themes of violence and social commentary that may not be suitable for children under 13. The movie requires a PG-13 rating because it includes murder references and shows police actions which create a mature theme.
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Know Your Rights falls under the genre Rock.
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Know Your Rights song length is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Who wrote Know Your Rights lyrics?
Know Your Rights is written by Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer.
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When was Know Your Rights released?
It is first released on May 14, 1982 as part of Clash's album "Combat Rock" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Know Your Rights lyrics?
When we examine its symbolic meaning, the Clash's song 'Know Your Rights' functions as a public service announcement which demonstrates the fundamental rights that people possess within society. The song uses sarcasm and irony to demonstrate how authorities misuse their power to restrict people from exercising their rights. The lyrics of Know Your Rights primarily discuss social issues which lead to personal empowerment while showing the artist's emotional state and his determination to succeed. The song establishes human rights as essential elements which need protection from social injustice and censorship practices. The lyrics contain themes of violence and social commentary that may not be suitable for children under 13. The movie requires a PG-13 rating because it includes murder references and shows police actions which create a mature theme.
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Which genre is Know Your Rights?
Know Your Rights falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Know Your Rights?
Know Your Rights song length is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe StrummerRecord Label(s): 1982 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd
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