By the early '80s, bands like Sham 69, the Angelic Upstarts, and the Cockney Rejects had transformed the working-class punk sensibility into a Cockney-dominated subgenre dubbed Oi! As early progenitors of the scene, Cock Sparrer was in demand once again, especially after their song "Sunday Stripper" appeared on an Oi! compilation. They began gigging again and quickly landed a record deal, resulting in the 1982 hit single "England Belongs to Me," which struck a chord during the middle of the Falklands War. Cock Sparrer's official U.K. debut album, Shock Troops, was also released in 1982 and became a long-standing Oi! favorite. Guitarist Beaufoy left the band in 1983 and was replaced by the tandem of Chris Skepis (rhythm) and Shug O'Neill (lead). This lineup recorded the follow-up album, 1984's Runnin' Riot in '84, but Skepis and O'Neill both departed shortly thereafter. Beaufoy rejoined briefly for the Live & Loud album, released in 1987, but disagreements within the band and (again) with their record company precipitated another breakup.
In late 1992, Cock Sparrer was invited to play a reunion gig at the Astoria, near Charing Cross. The appearance of over 2,000 fans stunned the band into a full-fledged reunion, featuring the original quartet of McFaull, Beaufoy, Burgess, and Bruce, plus new rhythm guitarist Daryl Smith. In early 1994, Cock Sparrer released Guilty as Charged, their first album of all-new material in a decade. The odds-and-ends EP Run Away followed in 1995, featuring live and studio recordings; the proper follow-up to Guilty as Charged, Two Monkeys, was released in 1997, with rumors that it would be the band's last album featuring all new material. A spate of compilations and live recordings followed during the next few years, with the band continuing to tour extensively, hitting the U.S. in 2000.
We
Cock Sparrer Lyrics
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We don't care if you only love ""we""
We love you. We love you, and we hope that you will love ""we"" too
We love ""they"". We love ""they"", and we want you to love ""they"" too
Ah...
We don't care if you hound ""we"" and love is all around ""we""
Love can't get our minds off
You will never win ""we""
Your uniforms don't fit ""we""
We forget the place we're in
'Cause we love you
We love you. Of course, we do
I love you. I love you
And I hope that you won't prove wrong too
We love you. We do. We love you. We do.
Ah...Ah...Ah...
The lyrics of Cock Sparrer's song "We" express a message of love and unity. The song is a declaration of the band's love for their fans and other members of society, who are not necessarily part of their immediate circle. The main message in the lyrics is that love should not be limited to a select group of people, but should be extended to all.
The repetition of the line "We don't care if you only love 'we'" in the first stanza implies that the band is not exclusivist and does not seek adore only from those who are part of their group. The line is reiterated to emphasize that the band's love for their audience is unconditional and not based on self-interest.
In the second stanza, the lyrics maintain the theme of love's ability to transcend the negative attitudes directed towards it. Regardless of the unfriendly acts towards the band (as expressed in "We don't care if you hound 'we'"), love will always stay on their minds and prevail. This reiterates the idea that love is not something that can be stopped or stifled, no matter what individuals or groups might try to do.
The final stanza ends the song with a reaffirmation of the band's love for their fans and society. The use of the word "prove" indicates that the band hopes their devotion to others is reciprocated and genuine, and that it is not simply a fleeting notion.
Overall, Cock Sparrer's song "We" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the importance of love and unity in society, promoting the idea that treating others with love and understanding can help dissolve rigid boundaries and barriers.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't care if you only love "we"
We don't mind if you only love us, as we love you unconditionally.
We love you. We love you, and we hope that you will love "we" too
We have affection for you, and we wish that you reciprocate it by loving us.
We love "they". We love "they", and we want you to love "they" too
We admire others, and we desire that you adore them as much as we do.
We don't care if you hound "we" and love is all around "we"
We aren't concerned if you mistreat us while you are surrounded by love.
Love can't get our minds off
Love does not distract us from what we prioritize or value.
You will never win "we"
You will never defeat us, as we won't let that happen.
Your uniforms don't fit "we"
Your clothing doesn't match us, as we have different philosophies.
We forget the place we're in
We overlook our surroundings when we're around you.
'Cause we love you
We cherish you, and you are the reason for our behavior.
I love you. I love you
I love you more than words can explain.
And I hope that you won't prove wrong too
I don't want to be disillusioned by my feelings for you.
We love you. We do. We love you. We do.
We are fond of you, and we keep repeating it to assure and remind you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Colin McFaull, Mick Beaufoy, Steve Bruce, Steve Burgess
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