Bad Old World
New Model Army · Fuck Texas Sing For Us [2009]
Remember all those nights we spent sitting up talking in your front room
About leaving this worn out world and starting again
far away in a better place
Well that's where I am now - but still thinking about you
Chorus:
I'm never going back there
I'm never going back to the bad old world
I was travelling with Laurel way up on the north coast
She's got family living up here in a nearby town
We found a piece of land that looks out towards
the north sea islands across the bay
And the sun is shining on the water today as I look out of our front door
Chorus:
I'm never going back there
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Are you still scared of the future? Well, that doesn't surprise me
You could come up and stay here a while, back off from the killing wheel
I used to think it was me who'd somehow sold out
or given in on some almighty cause,
But what difference would it make? It feels good to be out here.
Chorus:
I'm never going back there
I'm never going back to the bad old world
Bad Old World
New Model Army's 'Bad Old World' stands as a defining track from their 2009 album 'Fuck Texas Sing For Us,' exemplifying the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility. Released during a period of heightened political awareness, the song reflects the group's commitment to addressing social issues through their music. The recording captures the raw intensity characteristic of the band's discography, featuring driving rhythms and vocal delivery that have become hallmarks of their sound. As part of their broader catalog, this track contributes to their reputation for creating anthemic songs that resonate with listeners concerned with contemporary struggles. The composition remains a staple in discussions of the band's later work, showcasing their ability to merge aggressive instrumentation with poignant lyrical themes without relying on explicit quotation of the text itself.