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Remote Control Lyrics by The Clash

The Clash (US Version)

1977

[Verse 1]
Who needs remote control
From the Civic Hall?
Push a button
Activate
You gotta work
You're late

[Verse 2]
It's so grey in London town
Panda car crawlin' around
Here it comes
Eleven o'clock
Where can we go now?

[Chorus]
Can't make no noise
Can't get no gear
Can't make no money
Can't get outta here

[Verse 3]
Big business, it don't like you
Don't like the things you do
They got no money
They got no power
They think you're useless
And so you are, punk

[Verse 4]
They had a meeting in Mayfair
They got you down and they wanna keep you there
It makes them worried
Their bank accounts
That's all that matters
You don't count

[Chorus]
Can't make no progress
Can't get ahead
Can't stop the regress
Don't wanna be dead

[Post-Chorus]
(Look out those rules and regulations)

[Verse 5]
Who needs the Parliament?
Sittin' makin' laws all day
They're all fat and old
Queuein' for the House of Lords
Repression (Gonna start on Tuesday)
Repression (Gonna be a Dalek)
Repression (I am a robot)
Repression (I obey)
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About “Remote Control” by The Clash

Read the complete lyrics to "Remote Control" by The Clash from the album "The Clash (US Version)" in 1977. 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 UK, British Rock, Punk Rock.

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"Remote Control" is credited to The Clash. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Remote Control" appears on "The Clash (US Version)" in 1977.

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