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John L Lyrics by ​black midi

Cavalcade (Japanese Version)

2021

[Verse 1]
Three encores of Oh Sonny Boy backed only by accordion
Three rows of pale brunettes protect him from the crowd
And the curtain is a patchwork of imitation vermillion
And a red bulb hangs over the throne that has been found

[Refrain]
This is the scene on Main Street when John Fifty comes to town
Yes, this is the scene on Main Street when John Fifty comes to town

[Verse 2]
Crowds of every age, creed and gender are abound
Signor kitsch sings skits detailing each attendees sins
The first time anteaters lose themselves in the wings
With vigour they scratch red spots, overwhelmed by their king

[Bridge]
In all the world there’s no escape from this infernal din
In all the world there’s no escape from this infernal din

[Verse 3]
“Children of Bethlehem, come all boys and girls
Come listen to these, my eternal words
Judge not who you see by whatever they may say
But by their round eyes, lips, ears and curves
A man is his country, your country is you
All bad is forewarned, all good will come true”

[Refrain]
These words are heard on Main Street when John Fifty comes to town
Yes, these are the words on Main Street when John Fifty comes to town

[Verse 4]
The gargling non-song whips throng into frenzy
And the echoes of his crooning now cease to be heard
No-longer-pale brunettes are broken in two
And thrown to the snouts of the anteater crew
John Fifty is in tatters, his soapbox usurped
His torn robes adorn the tree stumps of the earth
No hack with an army will last long before he
Breeds men who yearn for their own bloody glory

[Refrain]
That was the scene on Main Street when John Fifty came to town
Yes, that was the scene on Main Street when John Fifty came to town
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About “John L” by ​black midi

Read the complete lyrics to "John L" by ​black midi from the album "Cavalcade (Japanese Version)" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under England, In English, Avant-Prog.

"John L" is performed by ​black midi. from the album "Cavalcade (Japanese Version)" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "John L", explore more songs by ​black midi using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"John L" is credited to ​black midi. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"John L" appears on "Cavalcade (Japanese Version)" in 2021.

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