Anarchy In The U.K.
Sex Pistols · Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols
Right, Now!
(Laugh)
I am an Anti-Christ!
I am an Anarchist!
Don't know what I want,
But I know how to get it!
I wanna destroy,
Passer by!
'Cos I,
Wanna be,
Anarchy!
No dog's body!
Anarchy for the U.K!
It's coming sometime,
And maybe!
I give a wrong time,
stop a traffic line!
Your future dream is a shopping scheme!
'Cos I,
I wanna be,
Anarchy!
In the city!
(Instrumental Break)
How many ways,
To get what you want!
I use the best!
I use the rest!
I use the enemy!
I use an-ar-chy!
'Cos I,
Wanna be,
Anarchy!
It's the only way to be!
(Instrumental Break)
Is this the M.P.L.A.!
Or is this the U.D.A.!
Or is this the I.R.A.!
I thought it was the UK?!
Or just,
Another,
Country!
Another council tenancy!
I wanna be anarchy!
And I wanna be,
Anarchy!
Oh what a name!
I wanna be,
an anarchist!
Get pissed!
Destroy!
Anarchy In The U.K.
Anarchy In The U.K. stands as a defining anthem of the punk rock movement, capturing the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the Sex Pistols. Released on their seminal album Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols, the track showcases the band's ability to distill social unrest into a concise, aggressive musical statement. The recording features the group's signature abrasive sound, driven by sharp guitar riffs and a propulsive rhythm section that underscores the chaotic atmosphere of late 1970s Britain. As a cornerstone of their discography, the song helped establish the band as cultural provocateurs who challenged established musical norms. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to articulate a sense of disorder and defiance that resonated with a generation, securing its place as an essential work in the history of rock music.