Last Gang in Town
The Clash Lyrics

Everybody's looking for last gang in town
People are always searching for the toughest, coolest and most exclusive group to belong to.

You better watch out for they're all comin' around
Be careful not to get involved with dangerous groups who are always looking for a fight.

The sport of today is exciting
Violence and conflict are seen as thrilling and exhilarating activities in society.

The in crowd are into infighting
The popular and influential members of society are often preoccupied with fighting each other.

When some punk sees some rock-olla
When a young troublemaker spots a wealthy individual, there is a strong likelihood of violence.

It's rock and roll all over
Violence is widespread and chaotic.

In every street and every station
Violence and conflict can be found everywhere in society, from public transportation to residential neighborhoods.

Kids fight like different nations
Young people are constantly fighting each other as if they belong to different warring countries.

And it's brawn against brain
Physical strength is pitted against intelligence and wit.

And it's knife against chain
Weapons are often used in violent conflicts, with knives and chains being common choices.

But it's all young blood
The participants in these conflicts are mostly young people, full of energy and anger.

Flowing down the drain
All of this violence and conflict is ultimately destroying the lives of these young people and hurting society as a whole.

The Crops hit the Stiffs
One group of violent individuals attacks another group who are more rigid or formal.

An' the Spikes whipped the Quiffs
Another group of violent individuals attacks those who are more well-groomed or stylish.

They're all looking 'round
Everyone is searching for the most violent and intimidating group to join.

Meanwhile down in black town
In a different part of town, the African American community is dealing with its own issues.

Those old soul rebels are haingin' around
The older generation of black people who fought for their rights and dignity are still present and watching over the community.

An' when some punk come a looking for sound
When a young troublemaker comes to the black community looking for a fight or some excitement.

Rastafari goes to ground
The Rastafarian people who are pacifists and prefer not to get involved in violence, try to stay out of the way.

The white heart flipped his pocket dipped
A white person who is nervous or uneasy about being in the black community tries to slip away unnoticed.

'cause a black sharp knife never slips
The idea that a black person might use a knife against a white person, especially one who is trying to cause trouble.

And they never say to one another
The older generation of black people who remember the struggle for civil rights and the need for unity, never encourage violence against each other.

That tomorrow we might kill our brothers
The older black people understand that the violence that was once directed against them could turn inward and tear their own community apart if they are not vigilant.

Down from the edge of London
Groups of young people from different parts of London are coming together for a major confrontation.

The rockabilly rebels came
One group of young people who are into rockabilly music, rebel against society and against the other groups of young people.

From another edge of London
Another group of young people, the skinhead gangs also come to the same location seeking a fight.

Skinhead gangs call out their name
The skinhead gangs, who are known for their aggression and racist views, taunt the other groups of young people.

But not the Zydeco kids
The Zydeco people, who are from a different culture and part of town, are not involved in these violent conflicts.

From the high rise
The Zydeco people who live in tall buildings high above the other groups of young people, observe the violence from a distance.

Though they can't be recognized
The Zydeco people are so different and distinct that the other groups of young people don't even notice or recognize them.

When you hear a Cajun fiddle
When you hear music that is unfamiliar and different, you know you are approaching a different culture or community.

Then you're nearly in the middle
The Zydeco community is close to this violent intersection, but they prefer to remain uninvolved.

Of the last gang in town
This violent intersection is seen as the last stronghold or battleground for different groups of young people trying to exert their dominance over each other.