call the police

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About call the police

"Call the Police" is a song by American rock band LCD Soundsystem. It was released together with "American Dream" as a digital double A-side single on May 5, 2017, through DFA Records and Columbia Records, as the lead single from their fourth studio album, American Dream (2017). The song peaked at number 78 in Scotland and number 26 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.


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We all, we all, we all, we all know this is nothing
We all, we all, we all, we all know this is nothing
We all, we all, we all, we all know this is nothing
This is nowhere
We all, we all, we all, we all know this is nowhere
And there is no one
Here

It moves like a virus and enters our skin
The first sign divides us, the second is moving to Berlin
But that's not the state I'm in
The air is thin but that's not the state

The old guys are frightened and frightening to behold
Kids come out fighting and still doing what they're told
But you're waking a monster that will drive you from your orioles of gold
And your body will get cold

And we don't waste time with love
It's just death from above

Your head is on fire, your hands are getting weak
We all, we all get stupid in the heat
You've basted your brains with the shatter and defeat up on the street
And this is nowhere

The early years were boring
The quiet, unhappy punk
See mother was a cripple and my father was a drunk but gentle man
So we do the best we can

This is the plan
Wear your makeup like a man

'Cause we don't waste time with love
Yeah, we don't waste time with love
It's just a push and a shove

Well, there's a full-blown rebellion but you're easy to confuse
By triggered kids and fakers and some questionable views
Oh, call the cops, call the preachers
Before they let us and they lose

When oh, we all start arguing the history of the Jews
You got nothing left to lose
Gives me the blues

And we don't waste time with love
And we don't waste time with love

So call the police
Yeah, call the police
Yeah, call the police
Yeah, call the police
Go, call the police
Go call 'em, please
Just chase the cops
Yeah, call the police
You're crazy, man
Yeah, call 'em up
Just call the police
The first in line
They're gonna eat the ric

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LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem was an American-based dance-punk band from New York City. It was fronted by American singer-songwriter and producer James Murphy, co-founder of record label DFA Records. The group released three critically acclaimed albums, LCD Soundsystem, Sound of Silver and This Is Happening, with the last charting in the Billboard Top 10. more »

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Written by: James Murphy, Al Doyle

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

About the Band ("LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York, led by musician James Murphy. The band officially formed in 2002.
Song Release ("Call The Police
"Call the Police" was released as a double A-side digital single along with "American Dream" on May 5th, 2017.
Album Background
The song "Call the Police" is part of their fourth studio album "American Dream," which was released on September 1, 2017. This was the band's first full-length release since its disbandment announced in 2011 and subsequent reunion in 2016.
Song Reaction
The song received positive reviews from music critics upon its release. It was applauded for its evocative lyrics and nostalgic 80's synth-pop sound.
Inspiration Behind the Song
Murphy has not specifically spelled out what inspired him to write "Call the Police," but the song's lyrics deal with themes of social distress and a desire for change.
Chart Performance
"Call the Police" achieved moderate chart success. It reached No. 35 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart and also made an appearance on the UK Singles Chart.
Live Performances
LCD Soundsystem debuted "Call the Police" and "American Dream" on an episode of Saturday Night Live in May 2017, showcasing both of the tracks ahead of the release of their long-awaited comeback album.
Song Length
The song lasts for approximately 6 minutes and 58 seconds, making it one of the band's longer tracks.
Song Style
"Call the Police" is described as a blend of new wave, dance-punk, and synth-pop, setting a high-energy, anthemic tone.
Music Video
Despite its popularity, there is no official music video for "Call the Police". However, the song has been frequently performed live by the band and numerous unofficial videos are available online.
Social Commentary
Some listeners and critics interpret "Call the Police" as Murphy's commentary on the social and political climate, although this is subjective and largely open to interpretation.

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