On With The Action
UFO · Official Bootleg Box Set, 1975-1982 [2009]
It's the kids down there, they were startin' to rock
Hot black fever runnin' every place
When the Greek kid pulled a knife and pushed it in his face
Some girl makes it with a lover in the dark
As the ambulance pulls away, she cries out more
And it's all night long, all night long
On with the action
Lead the fastest loves alive
On with the action
If you can't run, you ain't gonna survive
On with the action
Mommy's boy and teacher's pet
On with the action
It's down our street, is it in yours yet
All the kids stand laughin' they never had such fun
Then someone cuts a brown man who just can't make a run
And the queen who's been standin' behind the toilet door
'Cos his parents don't like boyfriends, call him a whore
But all the minister's starin' with his Bible in his hand
Was this Gods children, he didn't understand
And it's all night long, all night long
On with the action
Lead the fastest loves alive
On with the action
If you can't run you ain't gonna survive
On with the action
Mommy's boy and teacher's pet
On with the action
It's down our street, is it in yours yet
On with the action
Lead the fastest loves alive
On with the action
If you can't run you ain't gonna survive
On with the action
Mommy's boy and teacher's pet
On with the action
It's down our street, is it in yours yet
On With The Action
UFO's "On With The Action" is a hard-edged rock track that highlights the band's aggressive live energy during their early years. The song features the distinctive interplay between Paul Warren's guitar and the band's driving rhythm section, capturing the raw intensity of their 1970s performance style. As part of the Official Bootleg Box Set, 1975-1982, the recording offers a snapshot of UFO's live sound before their major studio breakthroughs. The track reflects the band's commitment to high-octane rock and roll, showcasing their ability to maintain momentum and intensity throughout their sets. This performance exemplifies the group's early identity as a forceful live act, laying the groundwork for their later success in the heavy rock scene.