Get a Rope
Cock Sparrer Lyrics

From the streets of Aberdeen to the Brighton scene There's something going wrong From the woolacomb shore to the tots dance floor They all shout "what's going on?"
The people are noticing that something is not right and they are asking what is happening in different parts of the country.

You promised us a country fit for a queen But the queen doesn't have to pay You promised us a future bright and clean For a vote on electionday
The politicians made promises to create a prosperous country, but the wealthy and powerful do not have to pay the price for achieving those promises, and the bright and clean future promised was only used as a bait for the election day.

Is there no-one left to shout? There's some people round here need sorting out 'Coz for you there's just no hope Get a rope, get a rope
The people who were promised these things and got nothing feel like nobody is listening to them, some people need to be punished for empty promises, and the only solution to this problem is violence.

Sitting warm and snug on your council seat In comfy shoes and tweed With your rules and regs wrapped nice and neat Deciding what my kids can't read
The politicians sit comfortably on their seats and impose their rules on the people, even when it comes to what the children can read.

We're sick and tired of your liberal views What's politically correct? Come judgment day, I'll be trying the noose And slipping it around your neck
The politicians' liberal views are no longer acceptable, and even though there is no justification for violence, some people are considering the idea of retaliation and using a noose as a punishment for what they see as broken promises.

Can't you hear me shout? There are a lot of people like me about But for you there's just no hope Get a rope, get a rope
The people want their voices to be heard, and there is a growing number of people who share their sentiments; however, the politicians cannot be trusted and, therefore, deserve to be punished or eliminated.

We want to make life one big joyride But the roadblocks get in the way We want to fly off the Spanish seaside But the plane's always delayed
The people want to enjoy their lives and live it with little to no obstacles, but the obstacles are always present, causing delays and hindering their enjoyment.

We want to sing songs on radio 1 but the BBC says "no!" We want to do deals on a mobile phone and have something left to show
The people want access to things that should be accessible, like songs on the radio and deals on mobile phones. However, they are often restricted or prohibited from these things.

Is there no-one left to say? There's some people round here need blowing away 'Cause for you there's just no hope Get a rope, get a rope
The people feel like nobody is standing up for them, and some people need to be punished for standing in their way of living their ideal lives. Violence seems like the only solution to them.