NEW ERA
Specials (the) Lyrics
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This is the dawning of a new era
I met a girl from area three
She told me that she worked in a chicken factory
This is the dawning of a new era
By two o'clock we were 'Brahms & Lisst'
I had to walk her home through area six
Sticks and stones may break my bones
In area six they throw bottles and bricks and kicks
This is the dawning of a new era
I climbed the stairs to the fourteenth floor
The key won't fit the door
This is the dawning of a new era
She said she had a beautiful flat
We had to sleep on the mat
This is the dawning of a new era
Woke up and thought "This ain't exactly heaven"
Oh shit, this is area seven
This is the dawning of a new era
This is the dawning of a new era
This is the dawning of a new era
This is so boring, it's a new era
The lyrics to "A New Era" by The Specials are a narrative about a night spent with a girl who the singer met from area three. The song is an exploration of the gritty, working-class life in the UK during the band's time. The opening verse "This is the dawning of a new era" signifies a change in society where the working-class youth is free to do what they want, even if it means partying all night long.
As the story unfolds, the singer and the girl end up in area six where they are met with violence and danger. The lyrics, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, in area six they throw bottles and bricks and kicks," paint a distressing picture of the area's violence. The two continue their tryst and end up sleeping on a mat in a flat that ends up being in area seven instead of the beautiful flat the girl had promised. The final verse, "This is so boring, it's a new era," conveys the disillusionment of the singer with the modern era and his dissatisfaction with life in general.
The lyrics to "A New Era" by The Specials highlight the band's political and social commentary in their music. By using the narrative of the night spent with the girl, the band paints a picture of societal issues such as poverty, violence, and disillusionment with life in general.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the dawning of a new era
An introduction to a time of change and progress
This is the dawning of a new era
The beginning of something new and revolutionary
I met a girl from area three
Encountering someone from a specific area/location
She told me that she worked in a chicken factory
Sharing personal information with a newly met acquaintance
By two o'clock we were 'Brahms & Lisst'
Having a good time with someone
I had to walk her home through area six
Navigating through a potentially dangerous area
Sticks and stones may break my bones
In area six they throw bottles and bricks and kicks
Fearing for one's safety in a hostile environment
I climbed the stairs to the fourteenth floor
Ascending to a higher level or position
The key won't fit the door
Encountering an obstacle or setback
She said she had a beautiful flat
We had to sleep on the mat
Expressing disappointment or disillusionment
Woke up and thought "This ain't exactly heaven"
Oh shit, this is area seven
Realizing one is in an unpleasant or undesirable situation
This is so boring, it's a new era
Feeling unimpressed or dissatisfied with the current state of affairs
This is the dawning of a new era
Reiteration of the opening statement
This is the dawning of a new era
Reiteration of the opening statement
This is the dawning of a new era
Reiteration of the opening statement
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@johnbentley8259
RIP Terry x
@lhunt480
The year my son was born so I have even more reasons to enjoy the Specials! 😁
@harryhopkins8851
"dawning of a new era"you,they weren't kidding,god bless Mr dammers.
@angelpatton3851
Happy New Year 2022 everybody!!! It's the dawning of a NEW ERA 💃🕺💃🕺💃😎❤️
@buzby303
Special were definitely Special 👍🏻
@FoolishFlock
love that fuckin' bassline!!!!!..... <3
@terencemanceau1365
SKA IS NOT DEAD !!
@peterfenwick2540
Fantastic!!
@tompanoname3579
Love this new uploads!