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Nation on Fire Lyrics by Blitz

Voice of a Generation

1982

[Verse 1]
It's summertime and the country's on the line
The lads are on the streets and the riot's doing fine
Picking up the pieces after the night
Picking up the pieces for another fight

[Verse 2]
Bricks beat down in the boys in blue
There's no escape, they're coming for you
The clubs come down 'round your head
It's war on the streets and they're running red

[Chorus]
Police are running, facing defeat
Cities burning in the summer heat
Police are running, facing defeat
Cities burning in the summer heat

[Verse 3]
The law can't stop the anger of the crowds
They're still coming through tear-gas clouds
Police are running, facing defeat
Tears are falling in the summer heat

[Chorus]
Police are running, facing defeat
Cities burning in the summer heat
Police are running, facing defeat
Cities burning in the summer heat

[Outro]
The summer heat
The summer heat
Alright
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About “Nation on Fire” by Blitz

Read the complete lyrics to "Nation on Fire" by Blitz from the album "Voice of a Generation" in 1982. 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 Rock, Punk Rock, Oi!.

"Nation on Fire" is performed by Blitz. from the album "Voice of a Generation" in 1982 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 "Nation on Fire", explore more songs by Blitz 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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"Nation on Fire" is credited to Blitz. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Nation on Fire" appears on "Voice of a Generation" in 1982.

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