Chaos
The Oppressed Lyrics


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Do you remember the days in 69?

Seeing all the skinheads standing in a line

Foaming at the mouth, Waiting for a fight

High boots, cropped hair, what a fuckin' sight
(Chorus) Come back of the skinhead

come back of the boot

People that we don't beat up

We're gonna fucking shoot

We are the new breed, we will have our say

we are the new breed, we ain't gonna die

Trouble east London

Trouble in the street

On the street corners

Where the gang still meets

Talking about the weekend

What they're gonna do?

If you aint careful

They are gonna do you!

(Chorus)

Chaos in the city

Civil war now

Skinheads taking over

Like skinheads know how

Skinhead with his boots on

Nobody's fool

Skinheads taking over

Chaos is the rule!

Chaos, chaos, chaos - don't give a toss

Chaos, chaos, chaos - don't give a toss!





1st verse

Overall Meaning

The Oppressed's "Chaos" talks about the skinhead subculture and its association with violence and chaos. The song begins with a reference to the year 1969, which is the year that the skinhead movement emerged in the United Kingdom. The lyrics go on to describe the typical skinhead appearance, with high boots and cropped hair, and their aggressive behavior, waiting for a fight and foaming at the mouth. The chorus then speaks of the "comeback" of the skinhead culture and their willingness to resort to violence, even shooting those who they don't beat up.


The second verse shifts the focus to East London, where the skinhead culture is more prevalent. The lyrics describe how the gang members gather on the street corners to plan their weekend activities, which usually involve violence and troublemaking. The chorus repeats the theme of chaos and how the skinheads are taking over, with their boots and lack of concern for the consequences of their actions.


Overall, the song's message is a critique of the skinhead subculture and the violence and chaos that it is associated with. It suggests that this type of behavior is dangerous and harmful, and calls for a different kind of subculture that is more peaceful and accepting of others.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you remember the days in 69?
Do you recall the time of 1969?


Seeing all the skinheads standing in a line
Observing the skinheads lining up together


Foaming at the mouth, Waiting for a fight
Getting agitated, and eager to brawl


High boots, cropped hair, what a fuckin' sight
Their appearance consisting of boots, and short hair was quite striking


(Chorus) Come back of the skinhead come back of the boot People that we don't beat up We're gonna fucking shoot
(Chorus) The return of the skinhead, and the boot. Individuals we don't assault, we will shoot them instead.


We are the new breed, we will have our say we are the new breed, we ain't gonna die
We're a new generation, and we'll express ourselves. We're not going to die.


Trouble east London Trouble in the street On the street corners Where the gang still meets
Problems arise in East London, resulting in conflict on the streets. Tensions simmer and frustrations build where the gang congregates.


Talking about the weekend What they're gonna do? If you aint careful They are gonna do you!
Discussing their weekend plans, and what action they'll take. Be cautious, or they might turn on you.'


(Chorus)
(Chorus)


Chaos in the city Civil war now Skinheads taking over Like skinheads know how Skinhead with his boots on Nobody's fool Skinheads taking over Chaos is the rule!
Pandemonium in the urban area. Civil conflict erupts. Skinheads take control, as only skinheads can. They march around in their boots, and do not tolerate foolishness. Skinheads take control, and chaos is the ruler.


Chaos, chaos, chaos - don't give a toss Chaos, chaos, chaos - don't give a toss!
Chaos, chaos, chaos - uncaring. Chaos, chaos, chaos - uncaring!




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