The Libertines
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After an eleven year hiatus, “Gunga Din” was the first single released in advance of The Libertines' 2015 album, Anthems for Doomed Youth.
Lead singers Pete Doherty and Carl Barat reflect on their self-destructive behaviors and the realization that it’s time to make a change.
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[Verse 1: Peter Doherty]
Woke up again to my chagrin
Getting sick and tired of feeling sick and tired again
I tried to write, because I got the right
To make it look as if I'm doing something with my life
Got to find a vein, it's always the same
And a drink to ease the panic and the suffering
I woke up again
Dreamt of Gunga Din
[Chorus]
Oh, the road is long
If you stay strong
You're a better man than I
You've been beaten and flayed
Probably betrayed
You're a better man than I
[Verse 2: Carl Barât]
Woke up again to my evil twin
The mirror is fucking ugly and I'm sick and tired of looking at him
Been up all night, I'll probably pick a fight
'Coz I can't help it, I'm bastard in the morning
So I try to write, I think I have the right
A little drink-y now and then to help me just to see the light
Just another day, it feels like nothing's changed
Oh fuck it, oh here I go again
[Chorus]
Oh, the road is long
If you stay strong
You're a better man than I
You've been beaten and flayed
Probably betrayed
You're a better man than I
[Bridge: Peter Doherty/Carl Barât]
What's the point in me now?
I can't chase you nohow
Oh, leave me alone
I've got those Monday blues
Straight from Sunday blues
[Chorus]
Oh, the road is long
If you stay strong
You're a better man than I
You've been beaten and flayed
Probably betrayed
You're a better man than I
[Outro]
La la-la la, la la-la la, la la-la la la
La la-la la, la la-la la, la la-la la la
Oh what are you doing, you stupid fucking idiot?
Wake up!
Hey!
Gunga Din was written by Pete Doherty & Carl Barât.
Gunga Din was produced by Jake Gosling.
The Libertines released Gunga Din on Thu Jul 02 2015.