This shows us how blinded + manipulated we as humanity were and are; locked into a state of mind that we never had an idea what was even being said. This is chilling to hear and know like JonaSounds says in one of the top comments. WOW!!!! Shows humanity is coming out of their long EONS of sleep. Just very exciting. Fantab band; Always pull up lyrics to get every word the artist wanted us to HEAR. Love to alll. we are on our way to Knowing ALL. WOW. Such a gift of a share from an Angel Being.
I still love this song. I remember walking along listening to it on my walkman, feeling like an alien amongts "the normals" with a smile on my face. Try it today...it still works. lol (although, you may prefer to use an ipod)
The Raven is the best Stranglers album. I just got Dreamtime today and to say I'm dissapointed with it is an understatment! Apparently 10 is even worse!! Hugh made the right choice to leave when he did.
I hated the Meninblack at the time - but now it's essential, fantastic sound production and fully appreciated now as an adult. Listening to this particular song the hypnotic beat has an eerie similarity to Will smiths version speeded up - I am sure they checked this out.
how prophetic, we grow you for our food. I guess we'll soon find out. They're here now, just waiting for an opportunity to introduce themselves as gods. Liars!
I remember seeing JJ sing this @ a Stranglers gig in Cincinnati, OH, USA circa 1981. I was tripping on LSD @ that moment, & trust me, this song fucks w/you! Still one of their signature tunes! Thx 4 posting!
Saw the boys live in Toronto in 1981 - they opened the show with this song. They were hooded in giant black cloaks - Hugh had red-coal eyes blazing from inside his hood. They hyp-mo-tized the crowd with this, and then let 'er rip! One of the greatest concert experiences of my life!
@stevobath Yes sort of, no doubt the Stranglers were influenced (on some songs, nubiles as an example) however I think this particular song is quite unique as it was originally taken from a slowed down version of Two Sunspots.
Saw the boys live in Toronto in 1981 - they opened the show with this song. They were hooded in giant black cloaks - Hugh had red-coal eyes blazing from inside his hood. They hyp-mo-tized the crowd with this, and then let 'er rip! One of the greatest concert experiences of my life!
off topic sorry, but does anyone here know where i can find a copy (don't care if i have to buy it) if the 'instrumental' version of this song? i saw the stranglers live last year and they had it playing after the set.
@JonaSounds The song has nothing to do with a new world order and everything to do with aliens.Yes it`s the same men in black that will smith made a movie about.I knew this in 1980 so i don`t know where your "new world order" bullshit came from.Out of your arse possibly?
This shows us how blinded + manipulated we as humanity were and are; locked into a state of mind that we never had an idea what was even being said. This is chilling to hear and know like JonaSounds says in one of the top comments. WOW!!!! Shows humanity is coming out of their long EONS of sleep. Just very exciting. Fantab band; Always pull up lyrics to get every word the artist wanted us to HEAR. Love to alll. we are on our way to Knowing ALL. WOW. Such a gift of a share from an Angel Being.
nancyl2 1 month ago
I still love this song. I remember walking along listening to it on my walkman, feeling like an alien amongts "the normals" with a smile on my face. Try it today...it still works. lol (although, you may prefer to use an ipod)
brindlefly 1 month ago
The Raven is the best Stranglers album. I just got Dreamtime today and to say I'm dissapointed with it is an understatment! Apparently 10 is even worse!! Hugh made the right choice to leave when he did.
20thesoul 4 months ago
I always considered this to be the basis for the Matrix .... lotsa analogies :-)
JollyFisherman65 5 months ago
I hated the Meninblack at the time - but now it's essential, fantastic sound production and fully appreciated now as an adult. Listening to this particular song the hypnotic beat has an eerie similarity to Will smiths version speeded up - I am sure they checked this out.
almklit 6 months ago
A fascinating legend and a wonderful tune.
ZLUGGO 7 months ago
The keyboard on 3.15 is incredible!
andycowley17 8 months ago
YEE HAA
weevantheman 8 months ago
how prophetic, we grow you for our food. I guess we'll soon find out. They're here now, just waiting for an opportunity to introduce themselves as gods. Liars!
hardrockindaddy 10 months ago
The video is a slowed down version of Who wants the world?
tanpiltanpil 1 year ago
@tanpiltanpil 2 sunspots!
moxx064 9 months ago
@tanpiltanpil It is a slowed down track but not Who wants the world, it is in fact: Two sunspots which incidently is about tits : ) I thank you
zaginblack1 6 months ago
I remember seeing JJ sing this @ a Stranglers gig in Cincinnati, OH, USA circa 1981. I was tripping on LSD @ that moment, & trust me, this song fucks w/you! Still one of their signature tunes! Thx 4 posting!
hcjc57 1 year ago 6
@hcjc57 i hear you i ve listened to this while on shrooms. crazy powerful stuff. their music is hallucination itself
oblongfan1 1 year ago
the worst video ive seen for my beloved band but one of the greatest tracks
MrAndy63 1 year ago
THE STRANGLERS ARE VERY CLOSE TO MY HEART....SO STRONG WITH NO BULLSHIT
numberwang2020 1 year ago
you cant beat dave greenfields four voice....daves one of the best you know
numberwang2020 1 year ago
my dad used to play this to me when i was little, excellent track from their best album
Kenpohi 1 year ago
For Wayne 'Mercenary' Rooney....... ;-)
RedBryn 1 year ago
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The Chipmunks on anti-speed. Oh dear! How drear.
MrArcati 1 year ago
The Chipmunks on ani-speed. Oh dear! How drear.
MrArcati 1 year ago
Human flesh is porky meat. Creepy
simondotwatts 1 year ago 2
Oh my fucking gosh. They are talking about New World Order. I'm so creeped out right now.
Don't let them take you alive!
theTikuTaku 1 year ago
AWESUM!
ladysweetsky 1 year ago
Saw the boys live in Toronto in 1981 - they opened the show with this song. They were hooded in giant black cloaks - Hugh had red-coal eyes blazing from inside his hood. They hyp-mo-tized the crowd with this, and then let 'er rip! One of the greatest concert experiences of my life!
grizzledgoat 1 year ago
@grizzledgoat
WOW that sounds creepy but humungous thanks for telling us
godparticles1 1 year ago
@grizzledgoat HAWKWIND were doing that at least 3 years earlier! Stranglers cool tho!
stevobath 8 months ago
@stevobath Yes sort of, no doubt the Stranglers were influenced (on some songs, nubiles as an example) however I think this particular song is quite unique as it was originally taken from a slowed down version of Two Sunspots.
almklit 6 months ago
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Saw the boys live in Toronto in 1981 - they opened the show with this song. They were hooded in giant black cloaks - Hugh had red-coal eyes blazing from inside his hood. They hyp-mo-tized the crowd with this, and then let 'er rip! One of the greatest concert experiences of my life!
grizzledgoat 1 year ago
Such smart guys, way ahead.... and they had the chops too! ;-j
ELGROOVER 1 year ago
Lovely juxtaposition!
CombatRocks 1 year ago 2
" We have come to make you function,so we can eat you at our functions" has to be one of the best lyrics EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!
Geoffo318 2 years ago
off topic sorry, but does anyone here know where i can find a copy (don't care if i have to buy it) if the 'instrumental' version of this song? i saw the stranglers live last year and they had it playing after the set.
sheean42 2 years ago
Excellent - this was never my favourite - but after all these years I'm appreciating it - great video.
trifelgeputinage 2 years ago
Raelian message
almklit 2 years ago
the video is from who wants the world.
alanhug 2 years ago
catchy little number. the video is slick as snot. well done
rallyur 2 years ago 3
uuuhh, bit scary but gorgious
louie1399 2 years ago
This song, along with The Clash's "Straight to Hell", are easily the 2 greatest examples of hate speech set to music by *white* musicians. Love it!
sebastianhamilton 2 years ago
You are RIGHT !!!
LocuraModerna 2 years ago
These guys were singing about the New World Order at least 20 years before everyone else got in on the act. What a track!
JonaSounds 3 years ago 28
@JonaSounds The song has nothing to do with a new world order and everything to do with aliens.Yes it`s the same men in black that will smith made a movie about.I knew this in 1980 so i don`t know where your "new world order" bullshit came from.Out of your arse possibly?
JooHaxDemoTaken 1 year ago