Guns Of Brixton
Jimmy Cliff · The Kcrw Session [2013]
How you gonna come?
With your hands on your head
Or on the trigger of your gun
When the law break in
How you gonna go?
Shot down on the pavement
Or waiting in death row
You can crush us
You can bruise us
But you'll have to answer to
Oh, Guns of Brixton
The money feels good
And your life you like it well
But surely your time will come
As in heaven, as in hell
You see, he feels like Ivan
Born under the Brixton sun
His game is called survivin'
At the end of the harder they come
You know it means no mercy
They caught him with a gun
No need for the Black Maria
Goodbye to the Brixton sun
You can crush us
You can bruise us
But you'll have to answer to
Oh-the guns of Brixton
When they kick out your front door
How you gonna come?
With your hands on your head
Or on the trigger of your gun
You can crush us
You can bruise us
And even shoot us
But oh, the guns of Brixton
Shot down on the pavement
Waiting in death row
His game was survivin'
As in heaven as in hell
You can crush us
You can bruise us
But you'll have to answer to
Oh, the guns of Brixton
Oh, the guns of Brixton
Oh, the guns of Brixton
Oh, the guns of Brixton
Oh, the guns of Brixton
Guns Of Brixton
Jimmy Cliff's rendition of "Guns Of Brixton" captures the enduring spirit of reggae through a live performance recorded for The Kcrw Session in 2013. Originally a staple of The Clash's punk repertoire, the song finds a natural home in Cliff's discography, reflecting his deep roots in the genre that shaped modern music. This recording highlights his ability to reinterpret classic tracks with the warmth and authority of a veteran artist. Throughout his career, Cliff has maintained a significant presence in the industry, delivering powerful vocals that bridge generations of listeners. The track serves as a testament to his ongoing influence and his commitment to preserving the authentic sound of Jamaican music within a contemporary setting.