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Song Parodies -> "London's Burning"

Original Song Title:

"London's Burning"

Original Performer:

Traditional

Parody Song Title:

"London's Burning"

Parody Written by:

Phil Alexander

The Lyrics

If you don't know what I'm writing about, click here.. should be sung in a round by da yoof, journos, politicians and police in turn..
[Yoof]
London's burning, London's burning
Get your hoodie, get your hoodie
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Grab a telly, grab a telly


[Journalists]
London's burning, London't burning
Fetch a film crew, fetch a film crew
Enquire! Enquire!
Cameras rolling, cameras rolling


[Politicians]
London't burning, London's burning
Ain't it dreadful? Ain't it dreadful?
Dire, dire! Dire, dire!
Send the troops in! Send the troops in!


[Police]
London's burning, London't burning
Get the riot shields, get the riot shields
Fire, fire! Fire, fire!
Pour on water cannon water

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Peter Andersson - August 09, 2011 - Report this comment
I've come to understand that the Brittish press is really horrible, but I didn't know until now that it was so bad that the people are actually trying to topple the government to get rid of Robert Murdoch's regime! ;-)
John Barry - August 09, 2011 - Report this comment
Now how about "London Falling."
Old Man Ribber - August 09, 2011 - Report this comment
Phil - Inspired! I have always admired the courage of the "bobbies" because they seldom if ever carry firearms. Am I correct that this affectionate nickname (as well as the less-flattering moniker "peelers") comes from Robert Peel, who created the metropolitan police in the 19th century? ;D
Zen Adam B - August 09, 2011 - Report this comment
What's happening reminds me of 28 Days Later and/or Children of Men. Good show, Phil!
Meriadoc - August 09, 2011 - Report this comment
Saw your link on facebook and decided to check it out - DKTOS, thought it was gonna be the Clash, but nice parody anyway.
Phil Alexander - August 10, 2011 - Report this comment
Peter - there have been some fairly cynical suggestions that this was orchestrated by Murdoch & co to get themselves off the front page ;-)

OMR - yes, you are correct in the derivation of "bobbies" and "peelers".

Merry - Good to see you around :-) The OS is very simple:
London's burning, London's burning
Fetch the engines, fetch the engines
Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
Pour on water, pour on water

..sung as a round - the sort of thing children sing in school. Thanks, everyone :-)

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