The Republic
Gang of Four * Track #7 On Solid Gold
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The Republic by Gang of Four
Performed by
Gang of FourProduced by
Jon King & Andy Gill & Jimmy Douglass & Hugo Burnham & Dave AllenWrited by
Jon King & Andy Gill & Hugo Burnham & Dave AllenAbout
This song is a reference to Plato’s work “The Republic”. In it Socrates discusses with various people about an ideal utopian state.
According to this book, an ideal society is reigned by a philosopher king. Who better to rule a society than those that have studied how to achieve maximum happiness f...
The Republic Lyrics
Make the grade in our republic
We are our loyal subjects
The paper stirring dregs of no great causes
Action is none of my business
I'm unconcerned with what's in store
(I don't give a shit what's in store)
I'm unconcerned with what's in store
Better take smaller chances
And bugger the consequences
Between the insults whirr and click
Connections made - some stick
Nationals in our republic
We all see the same subject
Each day we reason up some other causes
Action is none of my business
I'm unconcerned with what's in store
(I don't give a shit what's in store)
I'm unconcerned with what's in store
Better take smaller chances
And bugger the consequences
Between the insults whirr and click
Connections made - some stick
Know your place in our republic
Talk of the future is our main subject
Rations - we'd like more but we make less noises
Action is none of my business
I'm unconcerned with what's in store
(I don't give a shit what's in store)
I'm unconcerned with what's in store
Better take smaller chances
And bugger the consequences
Between the insults whirr and click
Connections made - some stick
The Republic Q&A
Who wrote The Republic's ?
The Republic was written by Jon King & Andy Gill & Hugo Burnham & Dave Allen.
Who produced The Republic's ?
The Republic was produced by Jon King & Andy Gill & Jimmy Douglass & Hugo Burnham & Dave Allen.