Coma Girl
Joe Strummer · Streetcore [2003]
i was thinking about love and the acid test
at first i got real dizzy with a real rockin' gang
then i saw the coma girl, on the excitement gang
and the rain came in from the wide blue yonder
through all the stages, i wandered
coma girl, in the excitment gang
mona lisa, on a motorcylce gang
coma girl, coma girl
The coma girl was beating with the oil drum gang
and some fast food fanatic was burning down a burger van
and somebody was waling off their head
oh!
Nobody was rippin the teen scene dead
and the rain, came in from the wide blue yonder
i thought you and me might wander...
oh coma girl, in the excitement gang
mona lisa, on a motorcycle gang
coma girl
coma girl, on a motorcycle gang
As the nineteenth hour was falling upon desolation row
some outlaw band, had the last drop on the go
lets siphon up some gas!! lets get this show on the road!!
said the coma girl, to the excitement gang
Into action , everybody sprang
and the oil drums were beating out, doo lang, doolang
coma girl on the excitment gang
oh mona lisa on a motorcycle gang
coma girl
coma girl
Coma Girl
Joe Strummer's "Coma Girl" stands as a defining track on his 2003 album *Streetcore*, showcasing his evolution from punk rock to a more eclectic, global soundscape. Recorded during a period where Strummer was exploring diverse musical influences, the song blends elements of world music with his signature rhythmic drive. It reflects his deep engagement with international culture, a theme central to his later work. The recording captures Strummer's unique vocal style and his ability to weave together disparate genres into a cohesive narrative. As part of his extensive discography, this track highlights his commitment to artistic experimentation and his role as a bridge between punk activism and global musical appreciation.