English Civil War
The Clash
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When Johnny comes Marching home again He's coming by bus or underground A woman's eye will shed a tear To see his face so beaten in fear An' it was just around the corner in the English civil war It was still at the stage of clubs and fists When that well-known face got beaten to bits Your face was blue in the light of the screen As we watched the speech of an animal scream The new party army was marching right over our heads Alright There you are, ha ha, I told you so Says everybody that we know But who hid a radio under the stairs An' who got caught out on their unawares? When that new party army came marching right up the stairs When johnny comes marching home again Nobody understands it can happen again The sun is shining an' the kids are shouting loud But you gotta know it's shining through a crack in the cloud And the shadows keep falling when Johnny comes marching home
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Written by: JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES, PAUL SIMONON, TOPPER HEADON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band History"English Civil War" is a song by the British punk rock band, The Clash.
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Album DetailsThe track appears on their second studio album, "Give ‘Em Enough Rope" which was released in 1978.
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Traditional TuneThe music and the main melody for "English Civil War" is based on a old traditional English folk song, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home."
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Song ThemeThe song is a commentary and warning about the political climate of the late 1970s, using imagery from the English Civil War to draw parallels.
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Song PopularityDespite its strong political messaging, "English Civil War" didn't chart as a single, yet it remains a fan-favourite due to its catchy tune and heartfelt lyrics.
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Song CompositionThe song was primarily written by the band's two leading members, Joe Strummer and Mick Jones.
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Unique PerformancesDuring their live performances, The Clash often introduced the song with the sound of gunfire and narrations of war reports.
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Global ImpactAlthough the song is rooted in the band's British experiences and historical references, it struck a chord with audiences around the world for its anti-war sentiments.
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LegacyAs of 2021, "English Civil War" continues to be part of The Clash's popular repertoire and is often covered by other bands as a tribute to their influence.
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Impact on BandThe success and reception of "English Civil War" helped to solidify the band's reputation for politically-charged music and marked a turning point in their career towards becoming one of the most influential punk rock bands of all time.
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