Empire Song (John Peel - 16/12/81) - Killing Joke

Back to square one, and the old school backfire

It’s just begun, let’s watch the blind eyes turning

Stains on the wall, been waiting far too long now

Nice day, blue sky, I watch them shrug their shoulders

Tighten the grip (getting tighter)

Now see the ball is rolling

We take delight, it’s been a long wait for this moment

Back to square one, another empire backfire

Back to square one, another empire backfire

SIgn of the time, blood pressure running high now

Nowhere to dance, which channel can you turn to?

We take delight, we watch them shrug their shoulders

Let’s take delight, it’s been a long wait for this moment

Back to square one (now it’s my turn)

Another Empire backfire

Back to square one (now it’s your turn)

And the old school backfire…