...Rhodesia
Japan * Track #2 On Obscure Alternatives
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...Rhodesia by Japan
Performed by
JapanProduced by
Ray SingerWrited by
David SylvianAbout
“Rhodesia”, as its title suggests, is an observation of the conflict in Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe) in the 1970s Bush War. Despite the band members' criticism of the events—Mick Karn called premier Ian Smith a “cunt” in an interview—it was not Sylvian’s intention for the song to be opinionated...
...Rhodesia Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Standing outside on a kitchen floor
Love utensils in the palm of her hand
Saluting supermarket majorettes
We understand
[Verse 2]
Oh, muzak for digital clocks
Departmental stores, vacate no sound
Exchanging surgical appliances
On hired ground
[Chorus]
And love blows through Rhodesia
And love blows through Rhodesia
[Verse 3]
Soldierettes marching in the parking lot
Bleach your body, be proof to the fact
Moving out in all directions
And turning back
[Verse 4]
Oh, heartaches from Amsterdam
Masturbated over jilted bouquets
Approximation's counting on a freight line
We pull away
[Chorus]
And love blows through Rhodesia
And love blows through Rhodesia
[Verse 5]
Oh, Nazis in full attack
Burning niggers in a cotton field
Service stations offer promises
And promises offer me
[Chorus]
And love blows through Rhodesia
And love blows through Rhodesia
...Rhodesia Q&A
Who wrote ...Rhodesia's ?
...Rhodesia was written by David Sylvian.
Who produced ...Rhodesia's ?
...Rhodesia was produced by Ray Singer.