Later that year, they also opened for The Damned on a short tour round the north of England. November 1981 saw the release of their first single, a cover version of Ralph McTell's 'Streets of London', with the song that was to become the group's anthem, 'So What' on the B side.
In 1982, things were looking good for the band, with the 'So What Tour' in the company of such groups as Chelsea, Chron Gen and the Defects, and the release of their debut album We Are...The League. However, the Obscene Publications Squad seized all copies of their records, which were removed from shops and they were banned from TV and Radio. To top it all, they were thrown out of the Top Of The Pops studio...just because Animal happened to be carrying a 3ft axe around with him! However the year finished on a high, with the 'Hardcore Storms America' tour with the UK Subs.
Anti-Nowhere League LogoGilly (real name Mark Gilham) joined the band in 1983 as an extra guitarist, which according to the bands website,[1], was because Magoo was drinking heavily and was often unable to carry out his commitments as guitarist. The band went to Yugoslavia to record a live album, imaginatively called Live In Yugoslavia, but even this was dogged by problems with the authorities insisting that references that Animal had made about recently deceased president Tito be removed from the master tapes, and any language which they deemed to be offensive be bleeped (including a few "when’s", "it’s" and "ands" according to Animal!).
By 1984, things were not looking too good. PJ quit, unable to cope with the pressures of the drugs and alcohol lifestyle the band were now leading and they were musically inactive. 1985 saw Michael Bettel on the drums, followed in 1986 by JB (Jonathan Birch). During this time they signed for GWR Records, and recorded the Perfect Crime album. However, once again there were problems, when GWR refused to put up the money to finish the album once they heard its rough cut, and it was released unfinished to try to get back some of the money already invested in it. This was the final straw, and in 1987 ANWL disbanded. There was a "Farewell" show in 1989.
Fast forward to 1992, and Animal was working on his car, in the rain. The phone went, and it was JB, with the news that Metallica wanted Animal to guest at Wembley Arena, when they did their cover of 'So What'. Apparently Animals response was "Who the fuck are Metallica?, and anyway I'm working on my car!!" JB phoned back later, and managed to persuade Animal to do the slot. Animal put it thus on ANWL's website. "As I waited on the edge of the stage waiting to go on it suddenly dawned on me I was just about to stand in front of 10,000 punters who didn’t know me from Adam and sing a song that I couldn’t fucking remember………….all that kept running through my head was RUN you silly old fucker!". However, after the show, the bug had bitten again. Mark joined that year on Lead Guitar, and 1993 - 1995 was spent playing gigs in the small venues the band had started out in. In 1996, they signed up with Impact Records and recorded their next album Pig Iron. Beef also joined the band after Mark's departure.
1997 saw another personnel change when Winston left the band to be replaced by Jon Jon, and recording the album Scum.
Danny joined on drums in 1998.
The album Out Of Control was released a year later in 1999 2001 Magoo quit playing live shows.
2002 - now.... Jon Jon, Beef and Danny all left, to be replaced by PJ (original drummer), Jez, and Shady. This lineup of the band is still going as of April 2006.
Remember You
Anti-Nowhere League Lyrics
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Two dirty kids and an ugly wife
Standard clothes and standard car
Except of all that's what you are
The only time he's having fun
Is when he's up his neighbour's bum
Kids himself that he's a man
The roads are full, he's got no class
But when's his head's right up his arse
But we don't like the things you do
And we will not remember you
Remember you
He tells his kids not to be bad
To grow up like their normal dad
Stinks it down the barber's shop
To buy his books and rubber cock
Hide behind the master grins
Covers all his fucking sins
But we don't like the things you do
And we will not remember you
Remember you
You're praying to your god of love
To replay all your fucking loves
But you're the meanest cunt in town
The road near you is fucking down
So don't expect respect from us
You fucked your life up, ? to us
And we don't like the things you do
And we will not remember you
Remember you
And we don't like the things you do
And we will not remember you
The lyrics of Anti-Nowhere League's song "We Will Not Remember You" reflect the attitude of the society towards a man who's leading a messed up life which is not acceptable to the people around him. The song describes the man as someone with a standard life with a wife and two children, but he is not happy with it. He looks down upon himself and thinks himself to be a failure. The only way he finds solace is by indulging in activities that are frowned upon by society. The lyrics mention that he finds pleasure when he is up his neighbor's bum which is metaphorical when it comes to his twisted lifestyle.
The man is hypocritical as he tells his kids to be good but doesn't follow the same values in his personal life. He hides his true identity behind fake grins and pretends as if everything is normal. However, the society around him has not accepted him and does not like what he does. As a result, he will not be remembered by them.
Overall, the song highlights the fact that leading a life that is not acceptable to society will not earn anyone respect, and instead, such a person will be deemed forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
And he's a fucked-up man with a fucked up life
The man in question is living a life that is deemed unacceptable and messed up.
Two dirty kids and an ugly wife
He has a family that he neglects, and they may not be the most pleasing sight to others.
Standard clothes and standard car
He doesn't stand out or have anything exceptional about him, everything about him is just average.
Except of all that's what you are
However, despite the boring and unimpressive exterior, his true self is portrayed through his actions.
The only time he's having fun
The only time he gets enjoyment is doing something that is seen as inappropriate or immoral.
Is when he's up his neighbour's bum
To get a good laugh, he resorts to bullying or humiliating his neighbors.
Kids himself that he's a man
He believes that engaging in these kinds of behaviors make him manly or tough.
Never happy with a plan
He is never content with his situation or what he has.
The roads are full, he's got no class
He lacks manners and behaves inappropriately in public.
But when's his head's right up his arse
He's completely oblivious to the negative perception others have of him.
But we don't like the things you do
Others do not approve of how he behaves or treats those around him.
And we will not remember you
He will not be remembered or celebrated for the life that he led.
He tells his kids not to be bad
He attempts to teach his children to be good people, despite not leading by example.
To grow up like their normal dad
He wants his children to have a better future than the one he's currently living.
Stinks it down the barber's shop
He engages in activities that may not be considered hygienic or pleasant, such as smoking or chewing tobacco.
To buy his books and rubber cock
He indulges in products that are sexually explicit or inappropriate.
Hide behind the master grins
He conceals his true self and intentions behind a façade of kindness or friendliness.
Covers all his fucking sins
He attempts to hide or make up for all of the immoral or corrupt actions he's committed in his life.
You're praying to your god of love
He may act pious or spiritual, but all of his actions show that he lacks true faith or compassion.
To replay all your fucking loves
He hopes for redemption or forgiveness for all of the inappropriate or harmful relationships he's engaged in.
But you're the meanest cunt in town
Despite his efforts to appear likeable or friendly, he's actually one of the most detested people in his community.
The road near you is fucking down
The areas near where he resides or frequents are often littered or dirty, reflecting the negative impact he has on his surroundings.
So don't expect respect from us
No one will have any kind of genuine respect or admiration for him due to his actions and reputation.
You fucked your life up, ? to us
The damage he's done to himself and others goes beyond repair or redemption.
And we don't like the things you do
Everyone around him hates or disapproves of the things he's done with his life.
And we will not remember you
His life and actions will not be celebrated or commemorated in any significant way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS EXALL, NICHOLAS CULMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
younggud
The greatest band ever, love this song they smash any illusion of normality or respect.
\m/ PEAKY \m/
Absolute Classic !
T. J. M.
Vocal rasgado, canta muito, Animal!
anwlchizzy
THE SONG THAT I WILL BE BURIED TO
Carl Evz13
love it
Newmy
one of the first and one of the best lp's i ever bought
Jesus Del castillo
Buena rola saludos desde hermosillo sonora mexico
Ray McCormick
CLASSIC!
Carwyn Williams
We are the league 😎
KEITH TURNER
Awesome