Lyrics
London calling to the faraway towns
London is sending a message to distant towns or places.
Now war is declared, and battle come down
War has been declared, and a battle is imminent.
London calling to the underworld
London is reaching out to the underworld or hidden aspects.
Come out of the cupboard, all you boys and girls
Inviting everyone to come out and face the situation.
London calling, now don't look to us
Don't expect help or guidance from London.
Phoney Beatlemania has bitten the dust
The hype and excitement about the Beatles are over.
London calling, see we ain't got no swing
There's a lack of vitality or energy in London.
Except for the ring of that truncheon thing
Mentioning the sound of police batons (truncheon).
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Describing impending drastic changes, perhaps metaphorically.
Meltdown expected, the wheat is growing thin
Anticipating a disaster due to scarcity.
A nuclear error, but I have no fear
Despite a nuclear threat, there's no personal fear.
'Cause London is drowning, and I live by the river
London is in chaos (drowning), but the speaker resides by the river.
London calling to the imitation zone
Calling out to those imitating or copying others.
Forget it brother, you can go it alone
Encouraging independence rather than relying on others.
London calling to the zombies of death
Addressing those who are passive and close to death.
Quit holding out, and draw another breath
Stop hesitating and take action to survive.
London calling, and I don't wanna shout
Expressing a desire not to shout or scream.
But while we were talking, I saw you nodding out
While in conversation, noticing someone falling asleep or losing consciousness.
London calling, see we ain't got no high
There's no elation or excitement in London.
Except for that one with the yellowy eyes
Except for a particular individual with distinctive characteristics.
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Reiteration of the impending environmental changes.
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
Highlighting the stopping of machinery due to scarcity.
A nuclear error, but I have no fear
Reiteration of the nuclear threat without personal fear.
'Cause London is drowning, and I live by the river
Reiterating London's chaos while the speaker lives by the river.
The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Further emphasis on impending drastic changes.
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
Continued effects of scarcity on machinery.
A nuclear error, but I have no fear
Despite the nuclear threat, the speaker remains unafraid.
'Cause London is drowning, and I live by the river
Highlighting London's chaotic state while the speaker resides by the river.
London calling, yes, I was there too
The speaker was present in London amidst the chaos.
And you know what they said? Well, some of it was true!
Confirming partial truth in what was said about the situation.
London calling at the top of the dial
Calling out on top radio frequencies.
And after all this, won't you give me a smile?
Asking for a smile after all the chaos.
London calling...
Reiteration of London's call.
I never felt so much alike alike alike alike
Expressing a feeling of extreme similarity or connection.
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