Revolution Rock
The Clash
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Revolution rock, it is a brand new rock A bad, bad rock, this here revolution rock Careful how you move, Mac, you dig me in me back An' I'm so pilled up that I rattle I have got the sharpest knife, so I cut the biggest slice I got no time to do battle, hey Everybody smash up your seats and rock to this Brand new beat This here music mash up the nation This here music cause a sensation Tell your ma, tell your pa everything's gonna be all right Can't you feel it? Don't ignore it Gonna be alright Revolution rock, I am in a state of shock So bad, bad rock, this here revolution rock Careful how you slide, Clyde, all you did was glide You poured your beer in me hat Keep my good eye on the beat, living on fixation street I ain't got no time for that, hey Everybody smash up your seats and rock to this Brand new beat This here music mash up the nation This here music cause a sensation Tell your mama, tell your pa everything's gonna be all right Can't you feel it? Don't ignore it Gonna be alright Revolution rock Get that cheese-grater going, against the grain Wearing me down Pressure increaase (Everybody!) Everybody smash up your seats and rock to this Brand new beat This here music mash up nations This here music cause a sensation Tell your mama, forgive your papa, everything's gonna be all right Can't you feel it? Don't ignore it Gonna be alright Revolution rock To the cruelest mobsters in Kingstown With the hardest eyes and the cruelest tongue Is your heart so made of rock That the blood must run 'round the block? Are you listening mobsters? Hey! All people grow old, gotta die While those kinda fools go rolling by It's food for thought, mobsters Young people shoot their days away I've seen talent thrown away All you loan sharks! The organ plays And they're dancing to the brand new beat This here music mash up nation This here music cause a sensation Tell your ma-ma-ma-ma, tell your pa-pa-pa-pa everything's gonna be all right Can't you feel it? Don't ignore it Everything's gonna be alright I say, revolution rocks There's that old cheese grater Rubbing me down This must be the way out Here's the cheap bit Ooh la ooh la ooh la Any song you want Playing requests now on the bandstand El Clash Combo Paid fifteen dollars a day Weddings, parties, anything And Bongo Jazz a speciality
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Written by: D. Ray, J. Edwards
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Revolution Rock" is a song by The Clash, a British punk rock band that was formed in London in 1976.
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Album InclusionThis track is included in the band's third studio album, named 'London Calling,' which was released in December 1979.
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Song Genre"Revolution Rock" is often classified as a mix of punk rock and reggae, showcasing the band's evolving sound and their influence from various music genres.
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Reggae OriginThe song is an adaptation of a 1968 track named "Revolution Rock" sung by Danny Ray and The Revolutionaries, which is a reggae song.
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Lyrics ThemeLyrically, the song mentions several revolutionary figures like Leon Trotsky and Karl Marx, reflecting the rebellious, anti-establishment spirit of punk rock.
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Album Success"London Calling" is considered by music critics as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Although "Revolution Rock" wasn't released as a single, it contributed to the overall album success.
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Music VideoWhile there's no official music video for "Revolution Rock," the song is commonly associated with energetic live performances by The Clash.
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Song Length"Revolution Rock" is 5 minutes and 33 seconds long, making it one of the longer tracks on the 'London Calling' album.
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Band DissolutionDespite the song and album's success, The Clash disbanded in 1986, about seven years after "Revolution Rock" was released.
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LegacyEven though to this day, new musicians find inspiration in "Revolution Rock" and The Clash's overall discography, reflecting the enduring influence of this classic punk rock band.
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