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lyrics
THE SYSTEM STRIKES BACK Lyrics Gay Woods
If you go it alone, want to be left alone,
If you’re stayin alive by using your brain,
Don’t see me as a cynic or we won’t see it,
We’ve just come a little further for big brother.
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back.
If you move in the shadow of a singular cell,
If you break a little rule or a ritual,
Someone will come and find you no matter where you are,
‘cos you need a name and number for big brother.
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back.
I don’t wanna do no daily pose,
Hangin’ around in someone else’s clothes,
I don’t wanna do no daily pose,
I want to do what’s mine, want to do what’s mine mine,
I want to do what’s mine, want to do what’s mine mine,
Is it truth, is it sham, is it not worth a damn?
Is it man’s ingratitude to man/woman?
I don’t care anymore, it’s my turn to learn,
But I still keep my eyes on the eyes of big sister!
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back,
The system strikes back.
I don’t wanna do no daily pose,
Hangin’ around in factory clothes,
I don’t wanna do no daily pose,
I want to do what’s mine, want to do what’s mine mine,
I want to do what’s mine, want to do what’s mine mine,
They can keep their factories,
They can keep their churches,
They can keep their offices etc etc.
SYSTEM STRIKES!
SYSTEM STRIKES!
SYSTEM STRIKES!
SYSTEM STRIKES!
credits
from When the Curtain goes Bang! An Anthology,
released October 10, 2020
The System strikes Back (Woods/Knight)
Gay Woods Vocal
Trevor Knight Keyboards
Robbie Brennan Drums
Mark Megaray Bass
Engineer Paul Thomas/ Brian Masterson
Producer Trevor Knight
Recorded at Windmill Lane studios Dublin
Trevor Knight is a composer who specializes in multi-disciplinary and collaborative
work.
Keyboard player in 1970’s with Irish bands Naima and Metropolis. In 1980 in Holland, he formed Auto da Fé with singer Gay Woods recording three albums and toured Ireland/ UK extensively.
He has recorded and performed with artists such as Paul Brady, Philip Lynott, Mary Coughlan, Roger Doyle and Donovan....more
supported by 15 fans who also own “System Strikes Back”
I've been a fan of 5GDTTS from over the other side of the world ever since those original EPs came out, so this release really made my week. In particular, Blue Moon is just superb.
Now, another release featuring the rest of the Fanning sessions and some live tracks would really help cement their legacy. :-) Arctinurus
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Incredible album. I'm so happy how "Little Green Cars" evolved into Soda Blonde, and extremely pleased that Faye O'Rourke is at the forefront of vocals with her fantastic, captivating voice. Such a moving album, and the underlying themes really presenting a sort of isolation and general feeling of being upset in a relationship, in my interpretation. Fave Tracks: In The Heat Of The Night, Swimming Through The Night, Terrible Hands, Small Talk, Choices qmodijs888888
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A Secret Wish is still an album I play to this day. It has never waned. I actually think it has got better with age. I'm not a fan generally of live recordings but this is one I love listening to. And Disziplin is on here too. Just as I remember it on The Tube. Who could ask for anything more? Just wish I would have been there but this is the next best thing. ❤ bazgray