The Specials
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A key track on the 1979 self-titled debut from U.K. ska revivalists The Specials, “Concrete Jungle” deals with the racial violence plaguing England at the time. The song was written by guitarist Roddy “Radiation” Byers.
[Intro x3]
(You're going home in a fucking ambulance)/(You're gonna get your fucking heads kicked in)
[Verse 1]
I'm going out tonight
I don't know if I'll be alright
Everyone wants to hurt me
Baby danger in the city
I have to carry a knife
Because there's people threatening my life
I can't dress just the way I want
I'm being chased by the National Front
[Chorus]
Concrete jungle, animals are after me
Concrete jungle, it ain't safe on the streets
Concrete jungle, glad I got my mates with me
[Verse 2]
I won't fight for a cause
Don't want to change the law
Leave me alone, just leave me alone
I want to get out on my own
I'm walking home tonight
I only walk where there's lots of lights
In the alleys and the doorways
Some throw a bottle right in your face
[Chorus]
Concrete jungle, animals are after me
Concrete jungle, it ain't safe on the streets
Concrete jungle, glad I got my mates with me
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
I'm walking home tonight
I only walk where there's lots of lights
In the alleys and the doorways
Some throw a bottle right in your face
I won't fight for a cause
I don't want to change the law
Leave me alone, just leave me alone
I want to get out on my own
[Chorus]
Concrete jungle, animals are after me
Concrete jungle, it ain't safe on the streets
Concrete jungle, glad I got my mates with me
Concrete Jungle was written by Roddy Byers.
Concrete Jungle was produced by Elvis Costello.
The Specials released Concrete Jungle on Fri Oct 19 1979.