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King's Cross Lyrics

The man at the back of the queue was sent
To feel the smack of firm government
Linger by the flyposter, for a fight
It's the same story every night
I've been hurt and we've been had
You leave home, and you don't go back

Someone told me...

  1. anonymous
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     Dec 8th 2017 report

    I believe it has to do with Thatcherism. It can't be about the King's Cross Fire because the song was released before that time.


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