call the police
LCD Soundsystem
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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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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 SoundsystemLCD Soundsystem is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York, led by musician James Murphy. The band officially formed in 2002.
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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.
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Album BackgroundThe 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.
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Song ReactionThe song received positive reviews from music critics upon its release. It was applauded for its evocative lyrics and nostalgic 80's synth-pop sound.
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Inspiration Behind the SongMurphy 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.
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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.
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Live PerformancesLCD 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.
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Song LengthThe song lasts for approximately 6 minutes and 58 seconds, making it one of the band's longer tracks.
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Song Style"Call the Police" is described as a blend of new wave, dance-punk, and synth-pop, setting a high-energy, anthemic tone.
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Music VideoDespite 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.
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Social CommentarySome 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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