Innocent
Buzzcocks · Trade Test Transmissions [1993]
Until I got my fingers burnt
You think me strange and quite peculiar
Let the first appearance fool ya
Even though you're not my mum
I've got to get my washing done
Who calls the tune must pay the piper
Fix the plug and catch the spider
Something hesitated in the sky
When I found you
Something emanated from your eyes
My dream came true
I love someone who looks like you
The way you do but isn't you
It's still the same sad sordid story
Suffering sinner slave to glory
Now you say you want someone new
I knew you do you left a clue
The vows of love that you've recanted
Say you're taking me for granted
Something hesitated in the sky
When I found you
Something emanated from your eyes
My dream came true
Innocent Innocent
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Something hesitated in the sky
When I found you
Something emanated from your eyes
My dream came true
Innocent Innocent
Something hesitated in the sky
When I found you
Something emanated from your eyes
My dream came true
Something hesitated in your eyes
When I found you
Something emanated from the sky
My dream came true
Innocent - Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks' "Innocent" stands as a potent example of the band's enduring commitment to punk energy and social commentary. Released on the 1993 compilation Trade Test Transmissions, the track captures the group's signature blend of raw aggression and melodic sensibility that defined their career. While the band is most famously associated with the late 1970s, this recording demonstrates their continued relevance and stylistic evolution over decades. The song reflects the band's characteristic focus on themes of youth, alienation, and societal pressure, delivered through a driving rhythm and iconic vocal delivery. It serves as a testament to the band's ability to maintain their core identity while adapting to new musical landscapes, cementing their legacy as a pivotal force in post-punk and alternative rock history.