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White riot - a riot of my own
White riot - I wanna riot
White riot - a riot of my own
Black people gotta lot a problems
But they don't mind throwing a brick
White people go to school
Where they teach you how to be thick
An' everybody's doing
Just what they're told to
An' nobody wants
To go to jail!
All the power's in the hands
Of people rich enough to buy it
While we walk the street
Too chicken to even try it
Everybody's doing
Just what they're told to
Nobody wants
To go to jail!
Are you taking over
or are you taking orders?
Are you going backwards
Or are you going forwards?
White riot - a riot of my own
White riot - I wanna riot
White riot - a riot of my own
Black people gotta lot a problems
But they don't mind throwing a brick
White people go to school
Where they teach you how to be thick
An' everybody's doing
Just what they're told to
An' nobody wants
To go to jail!
Of people rich enough to buy it
While we walk the street
Too chicken to even try it
Everybody's doing
Just what they're told to
Nobody wants
To go to jail!
Are you taking over
or are you taking orders?
Are you going backwards
Or are you going forwards?
Facts about White Riot
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White Riot is written by Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer.
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It is first released on April 08, 1977 as part of Clash's album "The Clash" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the Clash's "White Riot" is a powerful response to societal inequalities and injustices that lead to frustration and anger, particularly pointing out the difference in treatment of various races. The lyrics symbolize a - to some extent - a - widespread - thing of - revolution and the resistance against the existing, calling it the 'white riot', which shows the need for change and the challenging of authorities and society's norms. The song mainly communicates through anger, angst, social commentary, empowerment, and freedom. On the other hand, it conveys the necessity of being socially active and having a skeptical view of authority. The lyrics reflect the times of social upheaval and revolt which probably are really not meant for the under 13s. The allusions to violence and social issues imply the necessity for parental supervision.
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White Riot falls under the genre Pop.
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White Riot song length is 1 minutes and 58 seconds.
Who wrote White Riot lyrics?
White Riot is written by Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer.
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When was White Riot released?
It is first released on April 08, 1977 as part of Clash's album "The Clash" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind White Riot lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the Clash's "White Riot" is a powerful response to societal inequalities and injustices that lead to frustration and anger, particularly pointing out the difference in treatment of various races. The lyrics symbolize a - to some extent - a - widespread - thing of - revolution and the resistance against the existing, calling it the 'white riot', which shows the need for change and the challenging of authorities and society's norms. The song mainly communicates through anger, angst, social commentary, empowerment, and freedom. On the other hand, it conveys the necessity of being socially active and having a skeptical view of authority. The lyrics reflect the times of social upheaval and revolt which probably are really not meant for the under 13s. The allusions to violence and social issues imply the necessity for parental supervision.
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Which genre is White Riot?
White Riot falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song White Riot?
White Riot song length is 1 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Joe StrummerRecord Label(s): 1977, 1978, 1979, 2000 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd
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