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That is the Wikipedia explanation, written by some random Wikipedia editor. If you want more explanations - which are just as subjective - there are plenty of '
by the_third_wave 5y ago
That is the Wikipedia explanation, written by some random Wikipedia editor. If you want more explanations - which are just as subjective - there are plenty of 'Song meanings' sites around [1] where people can have their say without being edit-warred into oblivion by the Keepers of The Page at Wikipedia.
[1] https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/52876/ https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/52876/ is just an example of such a site
- debaserab2 5y agoIt was the same wikipedia link that you cited. Even using your songmeanings.com link it doesn't appear that the common interpretation is satirical in nature.
- the_third_wave 5y agoI linked to the Wikipedia page as a starting point for those who do not know the song. It is not meant to be an endorsement of the explanation of the lyrics' meaning. Have a look at the edit history for that page, it is quite lively. I think you are on to something though with respect to linking to Wikipedia, the time has probably come to stop linking to any potentially polarised/polarising page. I tend to link to Wikipedia out of habit and also laziness but it has lost whatever semblance of neutrality it had. Allmusic [1] has a page on the song but it it quite bland. Rolling Stone claims the song was originally called "Ice Age" and the lyrics are essentially a radio broadcast from a dystopian future that was easy to envision at that point in time [2] - which is the reason the current crop of panic porn reminds me of this track. [1] https://www.allmusic.com/song/london-calling-mt0008645476 https://www.allmusic.com/song/london-calling-mt0008645476 [2] https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/clash-london-calling-album-facts-923232/ https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/clash-london-calling-al...