Sounds From The Street
The Jam Lyrics

Sounds from the street, sounds so sweet
The sound of the streets is pleasant and enjoyable to hear.

What's my name?
The singer is wondering how they are perceived and recognized by others on the streets.

It hurts my brain to think
The singer finds it mentally exhausting to contemplate their identity on the streets.

Sounds from the city, sound so pretty
The sounds of the city are pleasing to the ear.

Young bands playing
There are youthful, up-and-coming bands performing in the city.

Young kids digging, and I dig them
The singer appreciates the younger generation and their interest in the music scene in the city.

The USA's got the sea
The United States may have the ocean, but Britain has something valuable too.

Yeah, but the British kid's got the streets
Despite not possessing an ocean, Britain has vibrant and lively streets compared to the United States.

I don't mind, the city's right
The artist feels content living in the city despite some drawbacks.

Sounds from the street, sounds just fine
The noises and sounds of the street are satisfactory and enjoyable.

I know I come from Woking, and you say I'm a fraud
The singer faces criticism for not being a true city dweller despite being from outside the city limits.

But my heart's in the city, where it belongs
Despite not originally being from the city, the artist feels a strong emotional connection to the city and considers it home.

Words from the voices
The words and lyrics being sung by the musicians on the street.

Rock and roll rejoices
Rock and roll music is bringing joy and happiness to those listening and performing.

It's something new; it's something young for a change
The music scene on the streets feels fresh and unique, catered towards a younger audience not previously represented.

They gotta take notice
The wider public needs to pay attention to the music scene and young talent emerging from the streets.

Why should they stop us? We don't need them
The younger generation involved in the music scene does not require or desire interference from outside parties or authorities.

We're never gonna change a thing
The singer and their peers intend to maintain the current state and momentum of the music scene without altering it drastically.

And the situation's rapidly decreasing
Despite the efforts of the music scene, the overall urban environment and social conditions are progressively worsening.

But what can I do?
The artist feels powerless and unsure about how to improve the current situation.

I'm trying to be true
Despite the challenges and obstacles, the artist strives to stay genuine and authentic in their experiences and musical expression.

That's more than you
The artist feels superior to those who do not share their passion and connection to the city and music scene.

At least I'm doing something
Despite the difficulties and limitations they face, the singer is actively involved and making efforts to contribute and improve the music scene on the streets.