Anarchy in the U.K.
Megadeth Lyrics
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I am an anti-Christ
And I am an anarchist
Don't know what I want, but I know how get it
I want to destroy, possibly?
'Cause I want to be anarchy, no dog's body
Anarchy for the U.K
It's coming sometime, it may be
I give a wrong time, stop a traffic light
Your future dream is a shopping spree
'Cause I want to be anarchy,
In the city
Of many ways to get what you want
I use the best, I use the rest
I use the enemy
I use anarchy
'Cause I want to be anarchy,
It's the only way to be
Is this the M.P.L.A.?
Is this the U.D.A.?
Is this the I.R.A.?
I thought it was London., or just another country
And other cunt-like tendencies
'Cause I want to be anarchy, 'cause I want to be anarchy,
You know what I mean?
'Cause I want to be anarchy
'Cause I want to be anarchist,
Again I'm pissed
Destroy!
The lyrics of Megadeth's song "Anarchy In The U.K." are a nod to the punk rock scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song opens with the lines "Right now, I am an anti-Christ, and I am an anarchist." These lyrics draw from The Sex Pistols' 1977 hit "Anarchy in the U.K." and blatantly declare the singer as someone who opposes establishment and authority. The lyrics then delve into the singer's motivations for wanting anarchy and destruction, with the repeated phrase "Cause I wanna be anarchy" serving as a chorus.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to express their disdain for societal norms and consumer culture, stating, "Your future dream is a shopping spree" and "I use anarchy." The lyrics also reference potential revolutionary groups such as the M.P.L.A, U.D.A, and IRA, highlighting the global presence of anarchic movements.
Ultimately, the song is a punk rock anthem that is fiercely anti-establishment and pro-anarchy. It taps into the rebellious spirit of the punk rock movement and serves as a rallying cry for those who refuse to conform and resist against societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Right now
At this current moment
I am an anti-Christ
I hold values that go against societal norms and expectations
And I am an anarchist
I do not believe in having a governing body or laws
Don't know what I want, but I know how get it
I may not have a concrete goal, but I know how to obtain what I desire
I want to destroy, possibly?
I crave to cause chaos and destruction, maybe
'Cause I want to be anarchy, no dog's body
I want to embody the ideology of anarchy and not be subservient to anyone
Anarchy for the U.S.A.
I desire anarchy for the United States of America
It's coming sometime, it may be
Anarchy may arrive in the future, at some point
I give a wrong time, stop a traffic light
I disregard the law and disrupt societal norms, such as stopping at a traffic light
Your future dream is a shopping spree
The future concept of the American Dream is materialistic
'Cause I want to be anarchy, in the city
My desire for anarchy extends to the city
Of many ways to get what you want
There are various methods to obtain what one desires
I use the best, I use the rest
I use whatever means necessary to achieve my goals
I use the enemy
I may even use those who oppose me to achieve what I want
I use anarchy
Anarchy is my means of achieving my desired outcome
'Cause I want to be anarchy, it's the only way to be
I truly believe that anarchy is the only way to live
Is this the M.P.L.A.?
Is this the Marxist People's Liberation Army?
Is this the U.D.A.?
Is this the Ulster Defence Association?
Is this the I.R.A.?
Is this the Irish Republican Army?
I thought it was the U.S.A., or just another country
I am unsure if I am still in the U.S.A. or if I am in another foreign country
And other cunt-like tendencies
I encounter other individuals who exhibit degrading behavior
'Cause I want to be anarchy, 'cause I want to be
I aspire to embody the philosophy of anarchy
Anarchy, you know what I mean?
Do you understand my desire for anarchy?
'Cause I want to be anarchist, again I'm pissed
Once again, I am angered and driven to embody the ideology of anarchy
Destroy!
I call upon destruction and chaos to achieve my goals
Lyrics © Music Hub O/B/O GEMA, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Matlock, John Lydon, Paul Thomas Cook, Stephen Philip Jones
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@mattcosta294
Avevo 10 anni
Sapevo di questo delirio
Alle medie vestivo converse,jeans,maglietta Maiden KILLERS
Volevo troppo andarci ma non mi era stato concesso ...i miei ridevano ,mia madre fa "vengo anche io con te così sto sicura"
Ma nada...
Accendo MTV a casa di mia nonna
E ogni 5 minuti mi dicevano
ABBASSA CRISTO!!!!!
Ora a 37,
Rimpiango ancora oggi di non esserci stato
@acegibson9533
Dave, Dave and Marty playing Jackson guitars and bass. This was Megadeth's golden era.
@Max-gv9bi
I like and hate how you said Dave and Dave.
@11DNA11
Ellefson still plays a Jackson.
@fredrikwelander4244
11DNA11 Å Z.
@petrmartinek6724
Ortel
@caniko3343
It was also the golden era of Jackson, they are very sadly not that good anymore
@theguynextdoor8234
One time a dude called me a poser for saying that this song was writen by the Sex Pistols,he thought that this song was written by Megadeth just because it is on a megadeth album
@krismarsh4164
omg can't stop laughing dude
@theguynextdoor8234
@@krismarsh4164 shit happens man,can you believe this!
@Revenant14
That man is the poser and an idiot