Gather Round
King Prawn Lyrics


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London town, come gather round.
London town yeah.
London town, come gather round.
London town yeah.

Every kind of bad man, every kind of good man,
Come to London yeah.
Come make a living,
Make a better day.
Every kind of sad man, every kind of good man,
Come to London yeah.
Come to make a living,
Make a better day.

London town, come gather round.
London town yeah.
London town, come gather round.
London town yeah.

Huh! Huh! Gather round.
Huh! Gather round.
Just like James Brown!?

London town, come gather round.
London town yeah.
London town, come gather round.
London town yeah.

Every kind of sad man, every kind of good man,
Come to London yeah.
Come make a living,
Make a better day.
Every kind of bad man, every kind of good man,
Come to London yeah.
Come to make a living,
Make a better day.

London town, come gather round.
London town yeah.
London town, come gather round.
London town yeah.

Huh! Gather round.
Huh! Gather round.
Just like James Brown!?

Gather round.

Tired of London, tired of life.
Tired of London, tired of life.




Tired of London, tired of life.
Tired of London, tired of life.

Overall Meaning

The song "Gather Round" by King Prawn is a homage to the multiculturalism and diversity of London city. The repeated lyrics, "London town, come gather round," act as a call-to-arms for all types of people to come and make a better life for themselves in this vibrant and bustling city. The lyrics describe how every kind of person, both good and bad, comes to London in search of a better life. The song recognizes that London has its problems, but encourages people to come together and make it better.


The song's reference to James Brown is significant as it further emphasizes the idea of unity and coming together. James Brown's music and persona were known for promoting equality and breaking down barriers. By saying "just like James Brown," the song suggests that the people of London should come together and feel like a community, just like James Brown's music was able to bring together people from all backgrounds.


Overall, "Gather Round" by King Prawn is a celebration of the diversity and unity present in London, encouraging people of all backgrounds to come together and make a better life for themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

London town, come gather round.
Calling on everyone in London to gather together.


London town yeah.
Affirming that the song is about London.


Every kind of bad man, every kind of good man,
All types of people, whether good or bad, are present in London.


Come to London yeah.
People come to London for different reasons.


Come make a living,
Many come to London to find work.


Make a better day.
London offers new opportunities for people to improve their lives.


Every kind of sad man, every kind of good man,
Emphasizing that any type of person can be found in London.


Huh! Huh! Gather round.
Encouraging the listener to gather closer and pay attention.


Just like James Brown!?
Referencing James Brown as a performer who also had a way of bringing people together.


Tired of London, tired of life.
Using a common expression that suggests boredom with one's surroundings can lead to a general sense of dissatisfaction.




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