Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine (frequently shortened to Carter USM) are… Read Full Bio ↴Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine (frequently shortened to Carter USM) are an alternative duo which formed in 1988 in London, England. The band consists of James "Jim Bob" Morrison (vocals, guitar) and Les "Fruitbat" Carter (guitar). The band released seven albums before disbanding in 1998. The band reunited in 2007.

In 1994, the duo expanded to a trio when Resque drummer Wez joined the band. In 1996, the band expanded further to include Salvatore Alessi of S*M*A*S*H on bass, Ben Lambert on keyboards, and Wez's brother Steve on guitar.

The groups most successful single, "The Only Living Boy in New Cross" from their UK #1 album "1992: The Love Album", reached #7 in the UK and #26 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in the United States.

And God Created Brixton
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine Lyrics

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I walked from my baby's Brixton flat
Into a riot
I thought of maybe turning back
Till things were quiet

When all the buildings to be burned
Had been burned
And all the cars to overturn

Were overturned

Outside the prison they were screen testing the free
Open auditions for closed circuit T.V
Your baby brother would be there outside the jail

Throwing bottles as the police sirens wailed
And a love song might not be suitable
But you look beautiful tonight

Death and disaster only make me love you more
The morning after the night that went before
When the brains of Brixton with conflicting points of views
Are outside The Ritz on the local TV news

A love song might not be suitable
But you look beautiful tonight
And if you feel the same way as I feel
Everything will be alright

I was thinking
Let's forget about the car
And do some late night drinking
In a late night drinking bar

It isn't far, well, it's my local anyway
I know the barman
And there's a small vocal P.A

Now the insurance man has left you with the news
That your third party fire and theft would be no use
And I know a love song isn't suitable or right
But you look beautiful, beautiful tonight

And if you feel the same was as I feel
Everything will be alright

Tonight, big brother is watching you
And I am watching too
I will watch over you
Like a thunderbolt out of the blue

Something told me it was true
God created me and you
And God created Brixton too

Hallelujah, praise the Lord
Tonight you can rest assured

The Father, Son, the Holy Ghost and I
Will love you more than most tonight

Overall Meaning

The song And God Created Brixton by Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine is a poignant portrayal of the riots that took place in Brixton, London in the early 1980s. The lyrics describe the singer's experience of walking through the riots, seeing buildings and cars being burned and overturned. As the chaos continues, the singer sees his girlfriend's brother outside the prison, throwing bottles at the police.

In the midst of all this chaos and violence, the singer expresses his love for his girlfriend, despite the fact that a love song might not be suitable for the situation. He tells her that death and disaster only make him love her more. The two decide to go to a local drinking bar, despite the fact that her car has been damaged and her insurance will not cover it. The song ends with the singer watching over his girlfriend, invoking the idea that God created them both, as well as the troubled neighborhood of Brixton.

Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on love and violence in a time of social upheaval. It portrays the beauty and resilience of love in the midst of chaos and destruction, and shows how even in the darkest of times, love can provide a sense of hope and meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

I walked from my baby's Brixton flat Into a riot I thought of maybe turning back Till things were quiet
I left my girlfriend's home in Brixton and stumbled into a violent demonstration. I considered leaving but decided to stay until it calmed down

When all the buildings to be burned Had been burned And all the cars to overturn Were overturned
After all the buildings that were to be set on fire were burnt, and all the cars that were to be overturned were overturned

Outside the prison they were screen testing the free Open auditions for closed circuit T.V Your baby brother would be there outside the jail Throwing bottles as the police sirens wailed
The authorities were interviewing potential candidates to appear on closed-circuit TV outside the prison where your younger brother participated in the riot by throwing bottles at the police as the sirens blared

And a love song might not be suitable But you look beautiful tonight Death and disaster only make me love you more The morning after the night that went before
I know it's not appropriate for me to sing a love song, considering the circumstances of the previous night. However, I can't help but love you more after the chaos and destruction that occurred, and you look amazing tonight

When the brains of Brixton with conflicting points of views Are outside The Ritz on the local TV news
When Brixton's most vocal members, with differing perspectives, are seen together outside The Ritz hotel on local TV news

A love song might not be suitable But you look beautiful tonight And if you feel the same way as I feel Everything will be alright
I know my serenade might not be fitting, but you are still beautiful tonight. If you feel the same as I do, everything will be okay

I was thinking Let's forget about the car And do some late night drinking In a late night drinking bar
I suggest we forget about the stolen car and go to a local bar for some late-night drinks instead

It isn't far, well, it's my local anyway I know the barman And there's a small vocal P.A
The bar is not far from here, it's my local spot where my bartender friend works, and there's a modest sound system available

Now the insurance man has left you with the news That your third party fire and theft would be no use And I know a love song isn't suitable or right But you look beautiful, beautiful tonight
The insurance agent has informed you that your third-party fire and theft insurance coverage is insufficient. I am aware that singing a love song is not appropriate right now, but that doesn't change the fact you look stunning this evening

And if you feel the same was as I feel Everything will be alright Tonight, big brother is watching you And I am watching too
If you share my feelings, everything will turn out fine. However, keep in mind that we are being monitored, not just by the authorities but by me as well

I will watch over you Like a thunderbolt out of the blue Something told me it was true God created me and you And God created Brixton too
I will protect you like a sudden bolt from the sky. I have this certainty that God created me and you, as well as Brixton

Hallelujah, praise the Lord Tonight you can rest assured The Father, Son, the Holy Ghost and I Will love you more than most tonight
Hallelujah, thank the Lord. You can sleep soundly tonight, trust that the Father, Son, the Holy Ghost, and I will love you more than anyone else tonight

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES NEIL MORRISON, LESLIE GEORGE CARTER

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