London Calling
Clash
Clash
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- London Calling LyricsLondon calling to the faraway towns
Now war is declared and battle come down
London calling to the underworld
Come out of the cupboard, you boys and girls
London calling, now don't look to us
Phony Beatlemania has bitten the dust
London calling, see we ain't got no swing
'Cept for the reign of that truncheon thing
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Meltdown expected, the wheat is growing thin
Engines stop running but I have no fear
'Cause London is burning and I live by the river
London calling to the imitation zone
Forget it brother, you can go at it alone
London calling to the zombies of death
Quit holding out and draw another breath
London calling and I don't wanna shout
But while we were talking I saw you nodding out
London calling, see we ain't got no high
Except for that one with the yellowy eyes
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
A nuclear error but I have no fear
'Cause London is drowning and I, I live by the river
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
A nuclear error but I have no fear
'Cause London is drowning and I, I live by the river
Now get this, London calling, yes, I was there, too
And you know what they said? Well, some of it was true
London calling at the top of the dial
And after all this, won't you give me a smile?
London Calling
I never felt so much alike
Now war is declared and battle come down
London calling to the underworld
Come out of the cupboard, you boys and girls
London calling, now don't look to us
Phony Beatlemania has bitten the dust
London calling, see we ain't got no swing
'Cept for the reign of that truncheon thing
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Meltdown expected, the wheat is growing thin
Engines stop running but I have no fear
'Cause London is burning and I live by the river
London calling to the imitation zone
Forget it brother, you can go at it alone
London calling to the zombies of death
Quit holding out and draw another breath
London calling and I don't wanna shout
But while we were talking I saw you nodding out
Except for that one with the yellowy eyes
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
A nuclear error but I have no fear
'Cause London is drowning and I, I live by the river
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
A nuclear error but I have no fear
'Cause London is drowning and I, I live by the river
Now get this, London calling, yes, I was there, too
And you know what they said? Well, some of it was true
London calling at the top of the dial
And after all this, won't you give me a smile?
London Calling
I never felt so much alike
Facts about London Calling
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London Calling is written by Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Paul Gustave Simonon.
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It is first released on December 14, 1979 as part of Clash's album "London Calling" which includes 19 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we take a closer look to the meaning, the Clash's 'London Calling' is a track that raises a red flag regarding the crises looming over the world, among which are the catastrophes of nature and nuclear war, using London as a symbol of a city in distress and confusion. It is a call for action and togetherness in times of these troubles, urging people to unshackle themselves from the system and to confront the unpleasant truths with strength and a feeling of belonging. The London calling lyrics mainly point to the social aspects, angst, despair, anger and reflection. Also, the song brings forward issues of social and political commentaries, apocalyptic images and disillusionment concurrently. The lyrics reveal the presence of war, societal problems, and the human condition that are marked as unsuitable for kids below 13. The mentions of violence and the use of metaphorical expressions imply a more adult setting, hence the need for a PG-13 rating.
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London Calling falls under the genre Alternative.
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London Calling song length is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
Who wrote London Calling lyrics?
London Calling is written by Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Paul Gustave Simonon.
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When was London Calling released?
It is first released on December 14, 1979 as part of Clash's album "London Calling" which includes 19 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind London Calling lyrics?
When we take a closer look to the meaning, the Clash's 'London Calling' is a track that raises a red flag regarding the crises looming over the world, among which are the catastrophes of nature and nuclear war, using London as a symbol of a city in distress and confusion. It is a call for action and togetherness in times of these troubles, urging people to unshackle themselves from the system and to confront the unpleasant truths with strength and a feeling of belonging. The London calling lyrics mainly point to the social aspects, angst, despair, anger and reflection. Also, the song brings forward issues of social and political commentaries, apocalyptic images and disillusionment concurrently. The lyrics reveal the presence of war, societal problems, and the human condition that are marked as unsuitable for kids below 13. The mentions of violence and the use of metaphorical expressions imply a more adult setting, hence the need for a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is London Calling?
London Calling falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song London Calling?
London Calling song length is 3 minutes and 19 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Paul Gustave Simonon
Record Label(s): 1979 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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1st chorus: The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in; Meltdown expected, the wheat is growin thin; Engines stop running, but I have no fear; Cause London is drowning, I live by the river