'a' Bomb In Wardour Street
Paul Weller · Other Songs - Paul Weller
Where the streets are paved with blood
With cataclysmic overtones
Fear and hate linger in the air
A strictly no-go deadly zone
I don't know what I'm doing here
'Cause it's not my scene at all
There's an 'A' bomb in Wardour Street
They've called in the Army, they've called in the police to
I'm stranded on the vortex floor
My head's been kicked in and blood's started to pour
Through the haze I can see my girl
Fifteen geezers got her pinned to the door
I try to reach her but fall back to the floor
'A' bomb in Wardour Street
It's blown up the West End, now it's spreading throughout the City
'A' bomb in Wardour Street, it's blown up the City
Now it's spreading through the country
Law and order take a turn for the worst
In the shape of a size 10 boot
Rape and murder throughout the land
And they tell you that you're still a free man
If this is freedom I don't understand
'Cause it seems like madness to me
'A' bomb in Wardour Street, Hate Bomb
Hate Bomb, Hate Bomb, Hate Bomb
A Phillistine nation, of degradation
And hate and war. There must be more
It's Doctor Martin's A,P,O,see,A,L,why,P,S,E,
Apocalypse!
With cataclysmic overtones
Fear and hate linger in the air
A strictly no-go deadly zone
I don't know what I'm doing here
'Cause it's not my scene at all
There's an 'A' bomb in Wardour Street
They've called in the Army, they've called in the police to
I'm stranded on the vortex floor
My head's been kicked in and blood's started to pour
Through the haze I can see my girl
Fifteen geezers got her pinned to the door
I try to reach her but fall back to the floor
'A' bomb in Wardour Street
It's blown up the West End, now it's spreading throughout the City
'A' bomb in Wardour Street, it's blown up the City
Now it's spreading through the country
Law and order take a turn for the worst
In the shape of a size 10 boot
Rape and murder throughout the land
And they tell you that you're still a free man
If this is freedom I don't understand
'Cause it seems like madness to me
'A' bomb in Wardour Street, Hate Bomb
Hate Bomb, Hate Bomb, Hate Bomb
A Phillistine nation, of degradation
And hate and war. There must be more
It's Doctor Martin's A,P,O,see,A,L,why,P,S,E,
Apocalypse!
'a' Bomb In Wardour Street
Paul Weller's 'a' Bomb In Wardour Street' stands as a defining track from his 1997 album Heavy Soul, capturing the raw energy of his post-punk revival era. The song features Weller's signature vocal delivery and guitar-driven arrangements, reflecting his deep connection to 1960s British rock while pushing boundaries with modern production techniques. Released during a period of intense creative output, the recording showcases his ability to blend nostalgic influences with contemporary sensibilities, solidifying his status as a pivotal figure in the genre. The track remains a staple of his discography, often cited for its dynamic interplay between melodic hooks and rhythmic complexity.