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Episode 374 – Come Taste . . . Strangeways

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  • Song: Strangeways
  • Album: House of Blue Light
  • Year: 1987
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Lyrics:

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http://www.deep-purple.net/lyrics/bluelight.htm

Strangeways
(Blackmore/Gillan/Glover)

Strangeways…
Strange, strange..

I was born into confusion
My mother said to me
‘When you become a man you’ll understand’
But it’s still a mystery
‘And if you want to get ahead
Get some decent clothes
The only way to make it
Dress the part’
That gets right up my nose

And I think to myself in this river of doubt
This is something I can do without
But strangeways is what I got

The indians are coming I saw it on tv
They’re 20,000 strong
But they always get depleted by the cavalry
Salvation is at hand
It’s guaranteed
Just send a donation straight to God
1-800 toll free

And I think to myself in this academy of fear
Where am I going what am I doing here
But strangeways is all I got

Have you seen the headlines
Princess engaged
3 million out of work
But that’s on the 2nd page
The alien has landed
Finger in his ear
Can’t hear a word I am saying
But that ain’t such a bad idea

And I think to myself in this cradle of lust
Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust
But strangeways is all you get

© Blackmore Music Ltd (ASCAP), Rugged Music Ltd (ASCAP),
    Clear Air Music Ltd

Ian Gillan’s Wordography:

https://www.gillan.com/wordography-dex.html

Strangeways not outlined on Ian Gillan’s Wordography.

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Nate replaced “Dead or Alive” with “Strangeways” on his House of Blue Light Playlist. John, once again, holds steady.

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