Anarchy in the U.K.
Sex Pistols, The Sex Pistols
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Right now ha, ha, ha, ha, ha I am an anti-Christ I am an anarchist Don't know what I want But I know how to get it I want to destroy the passerby 'Cause I want to be anarchy No dogs body Anarchy for the U.K. It's coming sometime and maybe I give a wrong time, stop a traffic line Your future dream has sure been seen through 'Cause I want to be anarchy In the city How many ways to get what you want I use the best, I use the rest I use the N.M.E. I use anarchy 'Cause I want to be anarchy Its the only way to be Is this the MPLA Or is this the UDA Or is this the IRA I thought it was the U.K. Or just another country Another council tenancy I want to be anarchy And I want to be anarchy (Oh what a name) And I want to be an anarchist (I get pissed, destroy!)
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Written by: Glen Matlock, John Lydon, Paul Thomas Cook, Stephen Philip Jones
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12 facts about this song
Formation of the BandThe Sex Pistols, the British punk band who performed "Anarchy in the U.K.", was formed in London in 1975.
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Release Date"Anarchy in the U.K." is their debut single, which was released on 26th November 1976.
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SongwritingLead vocalist John Lydon (also known as Johnny Rotten), guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and original bassist Glen Matlock contributed to the songwriting.
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Song ConceptThe song, loud and anarchic in spirit, became a definitive anthem of the punk rock movement in the U.K., expressing disillusionment with the establishment and promoting anarchy as a response.
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Single RatingThe single initially reached no. 38 on the UK singles chart. However, due to its undeniable impact on punk rock culture, it has been retrospectively rated as one of the greatest songs of all time on various lists.
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ControversyThe song and its performers were controversial for their essential punk rock attitude, often involving vulgar language and rebellious behavior. This clearly reflected in the lyrics of "Anarchy in the U.K.", which led to widespread societal and institutional backlash.
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Records LabelThe song was originally released by EMI, but the band’s controversial behavior led to the termination of their contract. In 1977, the song was re-released on the Virgin Records label.
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Cover Versions"Anarchy in the U.K." has been covered by several artists, including Megadeth, Green Jellÿ, and Motörhead.
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Inclusion in AlbumsThe song later got included in the band's only studio album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols."
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Use in MediaThe song appeared in video games like 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4', 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock', and 'Rock Band'.
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RecognitionIn 2007, the song received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award, a special recognition award given to songs that "qualitatively and historically significant".
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Song LyricsThe lyrics "I am an Antichrist, I am an anarchist," became infamously known and associated with the band and their genre. Other parts of the lyrics propose an organized anarchy kingdom, in rebellion to the rule of Monarchy.
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