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Throughout countless centuries
We’ve learnt to obey their rules
And accept a ruling class
Is necessary for us all
To survive inside a system
Based on inequality
Where the rulers pay lip service
To the myth of liberty
Which they need you to believe in
So you won’t try to attain
Any personal autonomy
They’ve no power to restrain
We have to break this cycle
If we’re going to survive
Think for ourselves
Take responsibility and control of our lives

If history teaches any lesson
It’s that passive acceptance fuels oppression
The answer’s in communication
Smash the state, unite the nation

Every few years
The politicians are in voice
Re-enacting the democratic sham
Pretending you’ve a voice
That you can make a difference
To your being with a vote
While they ensure
Policy making becomes ever more remote
Every time they tell you
They can solve all your hardships
So you’ll delegate your life to them
Through a voting slip
Then sit down for the next five years
Doing nothing but complain
Until election time comes round
And you do it all again

If history teaches any lesson
It’s that passive acceptance fuels oppression
The answer’s in communication
Smash the state, unite the nation

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from To Find a Little Bluebird, released June 1, 1997

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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!
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