Armada
Public Image Limited · 9 [1998]
State the obvious, pleasant platitude
Bad policies, mega magnitude
Magnificent
My Armada
(Armada)
Armada
(Armada)
And I, would not be surprised
If next door's roses died
And I, would not be overcome with grief
When in the shadow's cast
The trees will lose all of their leaves
My Armada
(Armada)
Armada
(Armada)
Two cheeks to the wind, three sheets to set sail
Bow in the storm, we'll die on the water
My armada, three sheets to set sail
Bow in the storm, we'll die on the water
And a head of wax, should not walk in the sun
Pride goes before the fall, let's make the feathers fly
Two cheeks to the wind, three sheets to set sail
When the bow in the storm, we'll die on the water
My armada
(Armada)
Led to the slaughter
(Armada)
My armada
(Armada)
Nothing but murder
(Armada)
To conquer and blunder
(Armada)
Led to the slaughter
(Armada)
Nothing but murder, my armada
(Armada)
Armada
Armada appears on Public Image Limited's 1998 album 9, marking a significant moment in the band's later discography. By this era, John Lydon and his collaborators had long since moved beyond the post-punk experimentation of their early years, exploring darker, more textured sonic landscapes. The track reflects the group's enduring commitment to pushing boundaries, blending rock foundations with avant-garde elements that have defined their career. While the album 9 represents a specific chapter in their extensive catalogue, the song stands as a testament to the band's ability to evolve without losing their distinctive identity. Public Image Limited continues to be recognized for their influential approach to music, and Armada serves as a compelling example of their creative output during the late nineties.