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The Specials

The Specials (sometimes called The Special AKA ) are an English 2 Tone ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude", and had a "more focused and informed political and social stance" than other ska groups. The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude boy outfits (pork pie hats, tonic and mohair suits, and loafers)." In 1980, the song "Too Much Too Young", the lead track on their The Special AKA Live! EP, reached number one in the UK. In 1981, the unemployment-themed single "Ghost Town" also hit number one in the UK Singles Chart. After seven consecutive UK Top 10 singles between 1979 and 1981, the band broke up. Their 1983 song "Free Nelson Mandela" was a No. 9 U… more »

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1979

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I'm going out tonight
I don't know if I'll be alright
Everyone wants to hurt me
Baby, danger in the city

I have to carry a knife
Because there's people threatening my life
I can't dress just the way I want
I'm being chased by the national front

(Concrete jungle) animals are after me
(Concrete jungle) it ain't safe on the streets
(Concrete jungle) glad I got my mates with me

I won't fight for a cause
I don't want to change the law
Leave me alone, just leave me alone
I want to get out on my own

I'm walking home tonight
I only walk where there's lots of lights
In the alleys and the doorways
Some throw a bottle right in your face

(Concrete jungle) animals are after me
(Concrete jungle) it ain't safe on the streets
(Concrete jungle) glad I got my mates with me

I'm going out tonight
I only walk where there's lots of lights
In the alleys and the doorways
A broken bottle straight at your face

I won't fight for a cause
I don't want to change the law
Leave me alone, just leave me alone
I want to get out on my own

(Concrete jungle) animals are after me
(Concrete jungle) it ain't safe on the streets
(Concrete jungle) glad I got my mates with me

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