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Art School Lyrics by ​The Jam

In the City

1977

Anything that you wanna do, anyplace that you wanna go
Don't need permission for everything that you want
Any taste that you feel is right
Wear any clothes just as long as they're bright
Say what you want, 'cos this is a new art school

Do what you want if it takes your mind
Better do it now, 'cos you won't have time
And never worry if people laugh at you
The fools only laugh 'cos they envy you

Time is motion and the hands are fast
Young words are mumbled, they don't always last
It's up to us to be sure they understand

Who makes the rules that make people select
Who is to judge that your ways are correct
The media as watchdog is absolute shit
The TV telling you what to think

Anything that you wanna do, anyplace that you wanna go
Don't need permission for everything that you want
Any taste that you feel is right
Wear any clothes just as long as they're bright
Say what you want 'cos this is a new art school

Do what you want, 'cos this is the new art school
Do what you want, 'cos this is the new art school
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About “Art School” by ​The Jam

Read the complete lyrics to "Art School" by ​The Jam from the album "In the City" 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 Power Pop, British Rock, UK.

"Art School" is performed by ​The Jam. from the album "In the City" in 1977 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 "Art School", explore more songs by ​The Jam 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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"Art School" is credited to ​The Jam. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Art School" appears on "In the City" in 1977.

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