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Steeleye Span London Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8/10 [1 vote]Album: Another Parcel of Steeleye Span / Original Release Date: 2010-07-30Genre: PopSong Duration: 4 min 09 sec
STEELEYE SPAN
- London Lyrics / with translationsThere's your lords and ladies fine,
Riding in a coach and six,
Nothing to drink but claret wine,
Talking politicks.
London is a dainty place,
A great and gallant city!
All the streets are paved with gold,
And all the folks are witty.
There's your beaux with powder'd clothes,
Bedaub'd from head to chin,
Their pocket-holes adorned with gold,
but not one sou within.
There's your lords and ladies fine,
Riding in a coach and six,
Nothing to drink but claret wine,
Talking politicks.
There your English actor goes
With many a hungry belly;
While heaps of gold are forc'd, God wot,
on Signor Farinelli.
There's your lords and ladies fine,
Riding in a coach and six,
Nothing to drink but claret wine,
Talking politicks.
London is a dainty place,
A great and gallant city!
All the streets are paved with gold,
All the folks are witty.
There's your dames with dainty frames,
Skins as white as milk;
Dressed every day in garments gay,
Of satin and of silk.
London is a dainty place.
Riding in a coach and six,
Nothing to drink but claret wine,
Talking politicks.
London is a dainty place,
A great and gallant city!
All the streets are paved with gold,
And all the folks are witty.
There's your beaux with powder'd clothes,
Bedaub'd from head to chin,
Their pocket-holes adorned with gold,
but not one sou within.
There's your lords and ladies fine,
Riding in a coach and six,
Nothing to drink but claret wine,
Talking politicks.
There your English actor goes
While heaps of gold are forc'd, God wot,
on Signor Farinelli.
There's your lords and ladies fine,
Riding in a coach and six,
Nothing to drink but claret wine,
Talking politicks.
London is a dainty place,
A great and gallant city!
All the streets are paved with gold,
All the folks are witty.
There's your dames with dainty frames,
Skins as white as milk;
Dressed every day in garments gay,
Of satin and of silk.
London is a dainty place.
Facts about London
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London is written by Hart, Johnson, Clifton Knight, Prior.
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It is first released on July 30, 2010 as part of Steeleye Span's album "Another Parcel of Steeleye Span" which includes 47 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 song 'London' by Steeleye Span paints a satirical picture of London society, which shows how upper-class people maintain their false social status through their lordly and ladylike appearances and their theatrical performances and their presence in public spaces. The lyrics depict a city where people hide their true selves through their expensive clothing which shows their wealth but their pockets remain empty because they spend all their money on designer items and this shows the difference between rich people and poor people who face financial difficulty while the materialistic and shallow aspects of society reach their highest point. London lyrics mostly emphasize social commentary through its various elements which include observation and critique and reflection on societal issues. The song emphasizes two main ideas which include the danger of social class differences and the seductive power of London and its political system and its superficial aspects. The lyrics contain no strong language, adult themes, or depictions of violence, nudity, or drug use. The content is suitable for all ages.
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London falls under the genre Pop.
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London song length is 4 minutes and 09 seconds.
Who wrote London lyrics?
London is written by Hart, Johnson, Clifton Knight, Prior.
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When was London released?
It is first released on July 30, 2010 as part of Steeleye Span's album "Another Parcel of Steeleye Span" which includes 47 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind London lyrics?
When we take a closer look to the meaning, the song 'London' by Steeleye Span paints a satirical picture of London society, which shows how upper-class people maintain their false social status through their lordly and ladylike appearances and their theatrical performances and their presence in public spaces. The lyrics depict a city where people hide their true selves through their expensive clothing which shows their wealth but their pockets remain empty because they spend all their money on designer items and this shows the difference between rich people and poor people who face financial difficulty while the materialistic and shallow aspects of society reach their highest point. London lyrics mostly emphasize social commentary through its various elements which include observation and critique and reflection on societal issues. The song emphasizes two main ideas which include the danger of social class differences and the seductive power of London and its political system and its superficial aspects. The lyrics contain no strong language, adult themes, or depictions of violence, nudity, or drug use. The content is suitable for all ages.
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Which genre is London?
London falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song London?
London song length is 4 minutes and 09 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Hart, Johnson, Clifton Knight, PriorRecord Label(s): 2010 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd
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