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One short sharp smack and you let out a scream
Free from preconceptions, free from others’ schemes
No hatred or bigotry exists inside your head
Just a few hazy visions and your first tears shed

Your life has begun and your hand feels your snout
If you knew what was coming would you have come out?
A nurse wipes your body, declares you a boy
Lays you down in your innocence, soon to be destroyed
The adults look on and their eyes are aglow
A real live son that they can watch grow
They’d waited so long, what a bit of luck
A new toy to play with, a new mind to fuck
The process begins to make you a carbon copy
Of what they wish they’d been it doesn’t matter if you’re happy
You’re life’s already planned and they’ll train you to achieve
All that’s been marked on your card
Since the day you were conceived
From the moment you’re home they try to mould you into shape
Using the tried and tested method, committing mental rape
In your innocence you start to live out your first role
Providing both your parents with a status symbol
Their conversation centres round what you’ve achieved today
They imagine signs of genius, brag about how much you weigh
That you’re the best and cleverest they really have no doubt
And at every opportunity more photos will come out
But those halcyon days are short and soon you learn to talk
The next stage of your life follows soon after run and walk
In order to fulfil their dreams you’ll have to learn the rules
And learn to act unquestioningly, so they send you to school

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from Still No Government Like NO GOVERNMENT, released March 1, 1995

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Riot/Clone London, UK

Formed in 1979, Riot/Clone have had many different line ups over the years with the only constant being singer Dave Floyd.
They have released five EPs and four albums in that time, with another due for release 2020.
Mostly linked with the anarchopunk scene and in particular animal rights, Riot/Clone aren't for everyone, but if you like angry lyrics with catchy tunes they might be up your street! ... more

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