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Grey Cliffs of Dover

from Still No Government Like NO GOVERNMENT by Riot/Clone

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I’ll never forget the people I’ve met
Interspersing their words with sighs
I remember well as the shadows fell
The lack of hope in their eyes
They’d like to be far away
They can’t afford it in any way
There’s no hope on the horizon
There’s vultures flying over the grey cliffs of Dover
There’s no future for you or me
No food left in the larder as the suffering gets harder
Across the whole country

The government look askew, just keep turning the screw
While thousands live in pain
Health waiting lists are deep and Jimmy will sleep
In his cardboard box again
He’d like to be far away
He can’t afford it in any way
There’s no hope on the horizon
There’s vultures flying over the grey cliffs of Dover
There’s no future for you or me
No food left in the larder as the suffering gets harder
Across the whole country

In her Christmas address the Queen showed distress
Tried to capture the nation’s heartbeat
“What an annus horribilis”, well it didn’t seem that hopeless
Didn’t see her in a box on the street
I’d like to be far away
I can’t afford it in any way
There’s no hope on the horizon
There’s vultures flying over the grey cliffs of Dover
There’s no future for you or me
No food left in the larder as the suffering gets harder
Across the whole country

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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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