The band are still playing throughout Europe.
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Heath's Lament
Angelic Upstarts Lyrics
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There's a police standing wimme? Sent to defend the government's right.
N'were all out, never to return, not that we're beaten, let the bastards burn.
We've had enough of humble pie I can see it in their eyes the winner takes it all.
Gan yem Joey, divvent cross the line,
Gan yem Joey, or you'll be ney friend o' mine.
But now yer gan a gan to walk but they don't give a fuck
Joey come an take a look at the faces in the line,
Faces filled with anger, just keep it in yer mind.
Gan yem Joey, divvent cross the line,
Gan yem Joey, or you'll be ney friend o' mine.
I've known y'all of 20 year and never a bad word said,
But once you walk across the line me friendship wi ye's dead.
So Gan yem Joey, divvent cross the line,
Gan yem Joey, or you'll be ney friend o' mine.
"Heath's Lament" by Angelic Upstarts revolves around the theme of standing up for one's rights against a government that seems to be apathetic towards its citizens' needs. The song begins with the lead singer standing outside in the freezing cold, highlighting the dedication of the protesting group. The group is met by police, who have been dispatched to defend the government's right to maintain the status quo. The protesters are determined to stand up against the oppressive regime, even if it means losing their lives. They are ready to fight for what they believe in and what is right.
As the song progresses, the lead singer asks his friend Joey not to cross the line and to stay on their side. He says that they are all the same, but the Tories have divided them, and they are not interested in their well-being. The faces in the line are filled with anger, and the singer urges Joey to keep it in mind. At the end of the song, he warns Joey not to cross the line and become his enemy.
"Heath's Lament" is a powerful protest song that highlights the plight of the working class against a corrupt government. It is a reminder to stand up for one's rights and not be complacent in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing here in the freezing cald, standing for our rights.
We are standing here in the cold weather, fighting for our rights.
There's a police standing wimme? Sent to defend the government's right.
There is a police officer standing with us, but they are here to defend the government's interests.
N'were all out, never to return, not that we're beaten, let the bastards burn.
We are fully committed to this cause, and we will not back down. We do not fear the consequences of our actions.
We've had enough of humble pie I can see it in their eyes the winner takes it all.
We are tired of being treated poorly and we can see the power dynamics at play. The one in power will always come out on top.
Gan yem Joey, divvent cross the line,
Joey, do not cross the line.
Gan yem Joey, or you'll be ney friend o' mine.
If you do cross the line, you will no longer be my friend.
We're all the same me an ye but the Tories have split er up
We are all equals, but the political party in power has divided us.
But now yer gan a gan to walk but they don't give a fuck
Despite our efforts, those in power do not care about the difficulties we face.
Joey come an take a look at the faces in the line,
Joey, take a moment to look at the faces of those standing in this line with us.
Faces filled with anger, just keep it in yer mind.
These faces are filled with anger, and we must remember that.
I've known y'all of 20 year and never a bad word said,
I have known you all for 20 years and never once have I spoken ill of you.
But once you walk across the line me friendship wi ye's dead.
If you choose to cross the line, our friendship will be over.
So Gan yem Joey, divvent cross the line,
Joey, do not cross the line.
Gan yem Joey, or you'll be ney friend o' mine.
If you do cross the line, you will no longer be my friend.
Contributed by Olivia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maxbarrett2135
RIP, good comrade. Your soul might watch upon us.
@dedtamagotchi3371
Powerful