Let's Rock

An ironic look at urban decay, inner city violence, etc.

Urban blitzkrieg rock,

Smashing your mental block.

Howling, wailing guitars,

Slicing through smoky bars.

Thundering, rumbling bass,

Tearing up the place.

Pounding, thrashing drums,

Making your nerves go numb.

Blowing out your lights,

Getting into fights.

Setting trash can fires,

Smoking those back tyres.

Gunfire in the dark,

Screams from the park.

Another Saturday night,

One more alcoholic fright.

Driven by people without pity,

In every major city.

Needles in the gutter,

Ground glass in your butter,

But, hey, it's good clean fun,

So long as you've got a gun.

SO...

...LET'S ROCK...

...TO THE NIHILIST'S LAMENT!

© 2017 The Iron Horseman

Author's Note

This was written originally as a 100 mph rock anthem, so don't expect Wordsworth!

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

hi great rhymes and rhythm can imagine it to the rhythm of midnight oils beds are burning song

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks, Julie. I have that Midnight Oil album! Great song, nut I was thinking more like Metallica! Glad you enjoyed it, and it's always nice to hear from you.

[BBP]

Dig it! Sounds like a regular night out! lol

[The Iron Horseman]

Glad you liked it! Yes, it's universal!

[Poetic License]

Well, now that I am once again adequately scared for humanity.... an excellent piece! Breakneck tempo absolutely provides that rock beat. Awesome work, as always!

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, PL. It is good to hear from you again. I guess that you, like me, have been making the most of the summer!