Careering
Public Image Ltd. Lyrics

Scream
The song begins with the sound of a scream, creating a tense and chaotic atmosphere.

A face is raining
This line is symbolic and suggests that something terrible is happening, as if the sky is crying tears of grief.

Across the border
The song refers to events taking place across borders, possibly relating to war or conflict between nations.

The pride of history
The artist questions the notion of pride in one's history, suggesting that it may be misplaced and linked to violence and aggression.

The same as murder
The song suggests that pride in one's history can be just as destructive and deadly as murder.

Is this living
The singer questions the concept of living in a world filled with violence and conflict, asking if it can really be called 'living'.

He's been careering
The singer suggests that someone has been careering, or moving recklessly and uncontrollably, possibly referring to someone in power or control.

The steady hand as planned
This line is sarcastic and suggests that those in power are often portrayed as having steady and well-planned actions, when in reality they may be acting recklessly and causing chaos.

Behind the reasoning
The artist questions the reasoning behind the actions of those in power, suggesting that it may not be rational or beneficial for society.

No claim for property
The song suggests that in times of violence and conflict, the concept of property ownership becomes meaningless and irrelevant.

Both sides of the river
This line suggests that both sides of a conflict or disagreement are affected by the violence and destruction caused by careering and recklessness.

There is bacteria
This line is symbolic and suggests that the violence and destruction caused by careening is infectious and harmful to society as a whole.

Trigger machinery
The song suggests that war and conflict is often caused and sustained by machinery and weapons.

Mangle the military
The singer suggests that the military, often seen as a symbol of strength and protection, can be destroyed and damaged by the violence and careering caused by war and conflict.

No one should be there
This line suggests that war and conflict is a destructive force that should be avoided at all costs, as no one should have to experience its horrors.

Blown into breeze
This line suggests that the destruction caused by careening is transient and fleeting, leaving behind no real positive impact or change.

Scatter Concrete
This line is symbolic and suggests that the destruction caused by careening leaves behind only cold and unyielding concrete structures.

The jagged metal bad life
This line suggests that the violence and destruction caused by careening is a 'bad life', full of pain, sorrow and brutality.

Manufactured
The singer suggests that war and conflict is not a natural occurrence, but rather a manufactured and orchestrated event, often caused by those in power.

There must be meaning
The artist suggests that there must be a deeper meaning or explanation for the violence and destruction caused by careening, as it cannot exist without a purpose or motive.

Behind the moaning
This line suggests that beneath the cries and moans of those affected by careering and violence, there is a deeper pain and suffering that extends beyond physical harm.

Spreading tales
The song suggests that those in power often use propaganda and manipulation to spread stories and narratives that support their violent actions.

Like coffin nails
This line is symbolic and suggests that the lies and manipulation spread by those in power are as deadly and final as nailing a coffin shut.

It's raining
This line is repeated, suggesting that the violence and destruction caused by careering and war is an ongoing and relentless force.

I need to hide
The singer suggests that in times of violence and conflict, the only option is to hide and protect oneself from harm.

Armoured machinery mangled
This line describes the destruction and damage caused to military and machine forces by careering and violence.