“Line Up” opens Elastica’s self-titled debut album and is one of their most popular tracks. The rhythm of much of this song, particularly the chorus, is famously taken from Wire’s “I Am The Fly”.
[Verse 1]
Drivel head wears her glad rags
She's got her keys, money and fags
I know that her mind is made up
To get rocked
[Verse 2]
Drivel head needs a new man
As only a drivel head can
He's a hormonal nightmare
So beware
[Chorus]
Another victim of line up in line, line up in line is all I remember
Oh, how the favour has changed, you could've been kinder
Yes, yes, line up in line, line up in line, is all I remember
Oh, how their favours change, you could have been mine
[Verse 3]
Drivel head knows all the stars
Loves to suck their shining guitars
They've all been right up her stairs
Do you care? No
[Verse 4]
Drivel head knows all the bands
Knows them like the back of her hands
You can't see the wood for the trees
On your knees
[Chorus]
Another victim of line up in line, line up in line is all I remember
Oh, how the favour has changed, you could have been kinder
Yes, yes, line up in line, line up in line is all I remember
Oh, how the favour has changed, you could have been mine
Line Up was written by Justine Frischmann.
Line Up was produced by Elastica & Marc Waterman.