The Murder of Liddle Towers
Angelic Upstarts Lyrics

Who killed Liddle?
Questioning who is responsible for the death of Liddle Towers.

Did you kill Liddle?
Asking if the listener is responsible for the death of Liddle Towers.

Police killed Liddle Towers
Asserting that the police are responsible for the death of Liddle Towers.

Why did he die, or did they lie?
Questioning the circumstances surrounding the death of Liddle Towers, and whether or not the official account of events is true.

I think he's dead, so a doctor said
Acknowledging the fact of Liddle Towers' death, as confirmed by a doctor.

He was beaten black, He was beaten blue
Describing the extent of Liddle Towers' injuries at the time of his death.

But don't be alarmed, it was the right thing to do
Sarcastically suggesting that it was justifiable for the police to beat Liddle Towers to death.

The police have the power, Police have the right
Acknowledging the legal authority of the police to use force, but questioning whether lethal force was necessary in this case.

To kill a man to take away his life
Highlighting the severity and finality of the police's actions in killing Liddle Towers.

Drunk and disorderly was his crime
Stating the offense that Liddle Towers was accused of committing.

I think at worst he should be doing time
Suggesting that a prison sentence would have been a more appropriate punishment for Liddle Towers' offense.

But he's dead
Reminding the listener of the tragic outcome of the situation.

Questions are unanswered
Highlighting the lack of clarity and transparency surrounding the circumstances of Liddle Towers' death.

Policeman scared to talk
Suggesting that there may be a culture of silence or fear within the police force that is preventing the truth from coming to light.

Perhaps they are hiding something
Speculating that the police may be concealing important information regarding Liddle Towers' death.

Will my message get across
Expressing uncertainty as to whether the song's message will be heard and understood.

Police have the answers
Asserting that the police are the ones who have information regarding Liddle Towers' death.

But they haven't got the right, to kill a man
Reiterating the idea that the police may have used excessive force in killing Liddle Towers.

Perhaps I'm not to clever, perhaps I'm not to bright
Acknowledging the possibility that the songwriter may not have all the facts regarding the situation.

But I think your verdict was just a lie, a lie, a lie, lie
Challenging the official account of Liddle Towers' death as being false or misleading.

Murder, murder, murder, murder...
Echoing the sentiment that Liddle Towers' death was unjustifiable and criminal in nature.