London Calling” by The Clash is a powerful anthem released in 1979 as the title track of their critically acclaimed album London Calling. This iconic song blends various musical styles, including punk, reggae, and rockabilly, while addressing pressing social and political issues of the time. With its bold lyrics and distinctive sound, it has become one of the band’s most recognized tracks, embodying their rebellious spirit and message of defiance.
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Did You Know?
- “London Calling” was released in 1979 as the title track of The Clash’s highly regarded album.
- The song’s lyrics tackle subjects like the fear of nuclear war, rampant consumerism, and the social unrest of 1970s Britain.
- Widely regarded as one of the greatest punk rock songs of all time, “London Calling” blends a mix of punk, reggae, and rockabilly influences.
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Lyrics
London 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
Phoney Beatlemania has b itten the dust
London calling, see we ain’t got no swing
Except for the ring of that truncheon thingAdvertisementThe ice age is coming, the sun’s zooming in
Meltdown expected, the wheat is growing thin
Engines s top running, but I have no fear
‘Cause London is drowning, and I live by the riverAdvertisementLondon calling to the imitation zone
Forget it brother, you can go 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 eyesThe 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 live by the riverThe 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 live by the riverAdvertisementNow 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 alike alike alike…
