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2) Birth Control are also a newer band from Philadelphia, featuring Sean McGuiness of Pissed Jeans. They play a strange form of punk that embodies anything that defies normality and embraces the unknown. Their music, if capable of being compared to anything/anyone at all, is similar to having your questions constantly going unanswered. Further information and mp3s can be found at: http://www.freelegalhighs.org/ and www.birth-control.de
3) Birth Control was a new wave/minimal synth band from Sweden. They released a cassette entitled Lobotomi on the Swedish label Neuköln (NK-008) in 1986.
He's In The Right
Birth Control Lyrics
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I had a chum, Alister Mason
Features like a bubble-gum
We got to be, we got to be friends
'Cause he had never had no-one
Without a help he'd never resist
The fear of being a whipping-boy
To be another someone, live another someone's life
Right after school we lost sight of each other
The way things often go
He must have looked for a new lord and master
Being at the end of his rope
We met again on an unannounced demo
I couldn't believe my eyes
He sneered at me, gave a sign to the fuzz
And they showed me a cell from inside
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
Snoop around with all his heart
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
For the pension fund give blessing to his deal
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
Snoop around with all his heart
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
For the pension fund give blessing to his deal
This demonstration has not been registered
It's time to call it a day
We have everything under control! Get back! Make way!
Ok boys! Let 'em have it! Keep back there!
Watch out! Catch that one!
Don't let him get away!
Break it up! Make way!
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
Snoop around with all his heart
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
For the pension fund give blessing to his deal
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
Snoop around with all his heart
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
For the pension fund give blessing to his deal
The song "He's In The Right" by Birth Control is about a former friend of the singer, Alister Mason, who becomes a police informant or "nark". The lyrics suggest that Mason was always vulnerable to being taken advantage of and controlled by others, and likely turned to informing as a way to gain power and security in his life. The singer feels betrayed and disappointed by his former friend's actions, and mocks him for being a "well-fed busy nark" who "snoops around with all his heart". The chorus repeats the phrase "he's in the right" ironically, as the singer clearly does not believe that Mason's actions are morally or ethically justified.
The verses of the song describe the singer's relationship with Mason, and how despite their differences, they were once close friends. However, after they lost touch, Mason seems to have become more vulnerable to manipulation by others, and eventually turns on the singer when they meet again during an unannounced demonstration. The final section of the song describes the chaos and violence that erupts during the protest, as the police aggressively try to break up the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a chum, Alister Mason
The singer had a friend named Alister Mason.
Features like a bubble-gum
The singer is describing Alister Mason's appearance, comparing it to bubble gum.
We got to be, we got to be friends
The two became friends.
'Cause he had never had no-one
Alister Mason had not had any friends before.
Without a help he'd never resist
Without assistance, he would not be able to resist temptation or fear.
The fear of being a whipping-boy
Alister was afraid of being bullied or taken advantage of.
He tried to be a fool that he was
Alister tried to act foolishly, pretending to be someone he wasn't.
To be another someone, live another someone's life
Alister wanted to be someone else and live a different life.
Right after school we lost sight of each other
After they finished school, they lost contact with one another.
The way things often go
The artist is alluding to the fact that losing touch with old friends is a common occurrence.
He must have looked for a new lord and master
Alister must have sought out a new authority figure or leader to follow.
Being at the end of his rope
Alister was in a desperate situation or didn't know what to do.
We met again on an unannounced demo
The two friends met each other unexpectedly at a demonstration or protest.
I couldn't believe my eyes
The singer was surprised or shocked to see Alister again.
He sneered at me, gave a sign to the fuzz
Alister showed disrespect toward the singer and signaled to the police.
And they showed me a cell from inside
The police arrested the artist and took them to a cell.
(He's in the right)
He's in the right, baby
As a well-fed busy nark
The artist is being sarcastic, saying that Alister is a well-fed busy informant for the police.
Snoop around with all his heart
Alister is putting all his effort into spying and gathering information for the police.
For the pension fund give blessing to his deal
Alister is rewarded by the police with a pension for his snitching.
This demonstration has not been registered
The demonstration has not been officially approved or registered with the authorities.
It's time to call it a day
The demonstration should end for the day.
We have everything under control! Get back! Make way!
The police claim to have the situation under control and force the protesters to leave.
Ok boys! Let 'em have it! Keep back there!
The police give an order to attack the protesters and keep them away.
Watch out! Catch that one!
The police are chasing after one of the protesters.
Don't let him get away!
The police want to catch the protester, so they can arrest them.
Break it up! Make way!
The police are trying to disperse the protesters and force them to leave the area.
Contributed by Ian D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.