White Riot
The Clash
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White riot - I want to riot White riot - a riot of my own White riot - I want to riot White riot - a riot of my own Black people gotta lot a problems But they don't mind throwing a brick White people go to school Where they teach you how to be thick An' everybody's doing Just what they're told to An' nobody wants To go to jail! All the power's in the hands Of people rich enough to buy it While we walk the street Too chicken to even try it Everybody's doing Just what they're told to Nobody wants To go to jail! Are you taking over Or are you taking orders? Are you going backwards Or are you going forwards?
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Written by: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"White Riot" is a song by the British punk rock band The Clash, which was released on their self-titled debut album "The Clash" in 1977.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is known for its strong political message reflecting on social unrest and encouraging people to stand up for their rights.
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MeaningDespite its title, "White Riot" isn't advocating for racial confrontation but is actually a call to white youths to join their black counterparts in the fight against injustices.
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SongwritingJoe Strummer and Mick Jones, both members of The Clash, wrote the song. Its lyrics were inspired by the Notting Hill riots in London in 1976.
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Popularity"White Riot" is considered one of The Clash's most popular songs even though it only reached number 38 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song DurationIt is one of the shortest songs on the album, lasting just under two minutes.
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Style"White Riot" is widely considered a formative song in the development of British punk rock, with its high-energy and rebellious lyrical content.
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VideoThe music video for "White Riot" is a chaotic montage of concert footage, which perfectly fits the song's frantic energy and defiant message.
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First AlbumThis song is the first track on their first album, setting the tone for the band's powerful punk rock music.
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Live Performances"White Riot" was often the final song played at The Clash's concerts, serving as an energetic and rebellious finale.
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