Diplomatic Immunity
G.B.H. · Race Against Time: Clay Years [2007]
I can speed in my car down the road.
I don't have to follow the highway code.
The laws which bind you don't bother me.
I've got diplomatic immunity.
I'm really free.
They can't touch me.
I've got sanctuary.
Diplomatic immunity.
I can walk down the street with a gun in my hand,
to protect myself from violent gangs.
Go into Harrods and steal some jewels,
store detectives look like fools.
I killed a girl once just for fun,
then waited for the police to come.
They couldn't do a thing,
I'm safe inside my wall of red tape.
Who is there to hear the call ?
And see the injustice of it all.
But who is there the hear the call ?
And see the injustice of it all.
I don't have to follow the highway code.
The laws which bind you don't bother me.
I've got diplomatic immunity.
I'm really free.
They can't touch me.
I've got sanctuary.
Diplomatic immunity.
I can walk down the street with a gun in my hand,
to protect myself from violent gangs.
Go into Harrods and steal some jewels,
store detectives look like fools.
I killed a girl once just for fun,
then waited for the police to come.
They couldn't do a thing,
I'm safe inside my wall of red tape.
Who is there to hear the call ?
And see the injustice of it all.
But who is there the hear the call ?
And see the injustice of it all.
Diplomatic Immunity
Released on G.B.H.'s 2007 album Race Against Time: Clay Years, 'Diplomatic Immunity' stands as a defining track within the band's post-punk revival sound. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of driving rhythms, gritty vocals, and atmospheric textures that characterized their work during the late 2000s. As part of a cohesive body of work featuring tracks like 'Maniac' and 'Time Bomb', the recording captures the raw energy and introspective mood typical of the era's indie rock scene. It remains a notable song in G.B.H.'s discography, reflecting their evolution from earlier projects to a more polished yet unapologetically aggressive style.