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Escalator Lyrics by Crisis (UK)

Escalator

2020

[Verse 1]
They’ve banned pickets
And brought back rickets
You don’t need to be good at maths
To see we’re ruled by sociopaths

[Verse 2]
There’s nothing free about their enterprise
If they could own the air we’d all die
They rub their hands at wars and epidemics
They’d rent out life boats on the Titanic

[Chorus]
Running up the down escalator
A rat trapped in a wheel

[Verse 3]
City rents
Living in tents
Too tired to fight, too scared to steal
Afraid to live, afraid to feel, afraid to feel

[Chorus]
Running up the down escalator
A rat trapped in a wheel

About “Escalator” by Crisis (UK)

Read the complete lyrics to "Escalator" by Crisis (UK) from the album "Escalator" in 2020. 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 Post-Punk, Punk Rock, Rock.

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"Escalator" is credited to Crisis (UK). Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Escalator" appears on "Escalator" in 2020.

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