Public Image Limited - This Is Not A Love Song

[@andreg3862]

I was born in 1967. This song made me jumping around in discotheques in East Berlin. I will remember it till the end of my days

[@frankbrandtner7970]

That's really true. 😎

[@13CF990]

I'm coming with you. It was a great time!

[@katikarthe2043]

Mich hat das mitunter zu 18 Monaten in politischen Knast in DDR gebracht ....Stasi 😂.....war nicht schön....aber pil ist in meiner Zelle geritzt...frag nicht

[@Nicolas-kd5ni]

1972 my friend

[@federicogasparino]

EAST? Impossible!

[@SimonMoriarty-h1z]

Lydon a legend. The voice, the authenticity. Bloody brilliant.

[@itsiwhatitsi]

The natural evolution of a respectable British man . The Punk, the pinnacle of civilization and freedom

[@ledpup]

Ending up as a Zionist and fascist?

[@rederickfroders1978]

​@@ledpupZionist and fascist? What are you on about?

[@MarkWhatman-qw6lc]

l think you might be right.

[@jesipohl6717]

sold ... out

[@ElCid4004]

You could be wrong, you could be right...

[@leonardotube]

This has to be one of the best sounding rock singles from the 80s, everything is so crispy and clear.

[@glennoc8585]

This is the first 45 single I bought. I love how Johnny took the punk attitude and bought it into the new wave progression.

[@Choober65]

This Man is a GENIUS.

[@gontierfrancois8115]

19yo Sex Pistols !!!

[@LdevArt]

not anymore. he's a nazi now

[@oettaminovog7963]

Johnny Rotten

[@jamesharding322]

Can we just talk about how damn good the picture quality is for this video? It feels like you're actually *seeing* the world in 1983 through your own eyes instead of "looking at the dark ages through sepia tone imagery"!

[@dinidrache]

Ich war 6 Jahre alt, als der Song raus kam und fand ihn schon als Kind Richtig genial. Yeah. Man muss einfach zappeln, bei dem coolen Beat und dem fetzigen Gesang. ❤🎶😍🤗👍🎹💃

[@markrobertson2774]

Can anyone watch this video,without smiling...? Thanks John..You are a Legend...

[@janeholstead3745]

No 🙂 It's the video that makes this song- the lyrics aren't up to much 😂

[@markrobertson2774]

@@janeholstead3745 John deliverd these lyrics in his own most unique way ..Which really make"s them Work...:)

[@tyronfrayne7069]

I'm smiling love johnny rotten

[@michaelharris4651]

@@tyronfrayne7069 yeah , love PIL and Johnny is a crack up , I would have liked to have seen them when they toured down her 🇦🇺 some years ago but I missed out 😞

[@rychadelko]

Actually yes... Because the song reminds me of "Waltz with Bashir".

[@bruetenn666]

Great little riff that make this song so good,

[@oposoum]

The official song of Valentine's Day.

[@sagnikpanja2000]

yeah

[@christopherwest4580]

Too right.

[@Emile97427]

Perfect.

[@lissl6397]

😂😂

[@paulsymons7643]

John Lyndon you are a prophet. Dont ever change. Your one of the "stars" who still believes. Bless and I'm prayering for Nora and I really hope that prick up there shows a wee bit of kindness.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@gideonharris1493]

I reckon it's not a love song. Johnny speaks the truth!!!

[@aldoxyzable]

He is pure energy,diamond,i love him.

[@cardiovas.curder]

nelson mandela was a twat compaired

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

Johnny is the most fascinating, authentic, charismatic, intelligent, kindhearted, gorgeous rock star on the planet! Rock star, author, actor, artist, TV presenter. Is there no end to this man's talents? Pure genius! I could watch and listen to him all day! I am transfixed LOL! He is so entertaining! Seen PIL live several times and enjoyed. Love you Johnny! xx ❤❤

[@thewonkyembouchure]

As he’s aged, his politics have shifted, evident in his support for Trump. There’s something grotesque about this transformation, given his stance against authoritarianism over the years.

[@Sarah-gf9ed]

@@thewonkyembouchure I agree with John supporting Trump. He is the only hope for the USA. Please wake up and do your research! Liberals are not on your side!

[@cardiovas.curder]

he is good isn't he?

[@abhaymishra30]

The *Waltz with Bashir* segment with this song is so beatiful in its portrayel of a foray at civilian life of a soldier who has seen _things._

[@DavidCurryFilms]

Yes! That scene in the disco and the girl he likes. Quite a horror show for animation - but well worth repeat viewing!

[@sagnikpanja2000]

indeed

[@MissLabores]

Indeed! It's terrific how the sequence links the emptiness and nonsense, as well as reinforces the key point of the lyrics: I will do what you want (neoliberalism, war) but obviously, nothing to celebrate here, an open anti-anthem. Well, I arrived at this clip after reviewing the movie again. It's also pretty interesting that Lydon, at the end of the clip, seems an animated character. I'd love to ask Ari about it or maybe I'm overthinking

[@PP-xg1je]

The beats to this song is magical plus the vocals from a legend himself. This is what we need today a music movement from those who really are true artists. Would love to sit down for a cup of tea with you Johnny just to hear your views and the way we should be really living life with proper music and definitely a society that is worth living in. A true man with a very big heart must respect pal

[@christopherwest4580]

Couldn’t have said it better myself.😍😍

This song deserves to be remembered more.

[@walboyfredo6025]

I always love the catchy bass in this record- a great rift!

[@ianmangham4570]

Class

[@frankmachin5438]

Riff - the word is “riff” not “rift”

[@blow-by-blow-trumpet]

I wanna go to the Riff Valley. @@frankmachin5438

[@mirabellestarr7679]

I saw PIL in the early 90s and Nirvana in the same month at our uni in Oz and although Nirvana was massive, massive... John Lydon was the best entertainer hands down!!!

[@suzyswain402]

Such a romantic love song

[@anarchovegan9738]

hahaa. how the fuck do you arrive at that? lol

[@joycecannellecasteleyn9713]

totally agree

[@suzyswain402]

Anarcho vegan. Amazing haha.

[@lichtspeed]

Suzy Says

[@samuelconstant9240]

Suzy Says To go tyeu

[@bdpeters]

This song saved my sanity at several 80s discos. 3 minutes of joy, a liferaft in a sea of Spandau Ballet Kajagoogoo Haircut 100 Black Lace Shakatak Stock Aitken Waterman and other such hell sharks. Bless you Johnny!

[@nadasadhana]

Buffalo Gals?

[@sativaluckus2694]

madame butterfly.. ?

[@chriszanf]

+Patrick Weaver Double Dutch

[@strictlynorton]

Brian Peters hell sharks!!!! love it and totally agree

[@numbereight886]

Brian Peters - Correct, most younger people don't get this was anti anti establishment and anti new romantic and all the rest at the time. It was by all definition an outsider song in a class all of its own.

[@ZEDUser]

The passage of time has turned this into a song I love...it's now a loved song.

[@anarchovegan9738]

great song-sounds as epic today as it first did back in 1983 when i first heard it

[@anthonydavies35]

This is actually a love song. John was pulling our legs all this time

[@wolfgangritter545]

Schade dass es solchen Band's nicht mehr gibt 😢

[@WolfKeltenich]

Gibt es

[@thecheekibreekiguy5048]

This is my favourite love song

[@craigcotter7476]

This is NOT a love song. The clue is in the title. Dear me....

[@thecheekibreekiguy5048]

craig cotter Absurd. How have you come to such an outrageous conclusion?

[@TheManwithaview]

Clue is who is singing and the subverting of the pop culture.

[@cristianpacheco5034]

Not. PIL.

[@hanleyguy7967]

so it's not a love song then - or?

[@ireneellas8834]

Love the quirkiness, and nonchalant cheekiness of this song 😘

[@joshdance9959]

Well said!

[@maxborde210]

Great song, so RAW with the tall building in the background.

[@stompinstan0007]

The Bass makes this song 2024.

[@becausky518]

That's because Jah Wobble is on it! I fully agree with your comment

[@Roman.A.]

​@@becausky518 bass on this song played Pete Jones not Jah

[@clausappel8086]

No matter who plays: A slapped Precision Bass sounds awesome!

[@pervypete394]

1983!?? Damn... This could pass today without problem and reach top charts.

[@brechoteaumoana443]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qauoknShiphlqMk yep

[@skepticmonkey6923]

its that bad

[@octavia88]

Nah don't think so. Today autotuned "rappers" or pop singers are in the charts

[@davidbull7210]

No it couldn't. It's commenting on something beyond the immediate gratification of the singer.

[@FMZ101]

It looks/sounds way newer somehow.

[@pennyjohnpj]

1983..Bristol Uni with my new man..he kissed me through the whole song while on the dance floor...we married in 1984...still married, still loving kissing each other, so I guess THIS IS A LOVE SONG ❤

[@ManérgåTøneș]

epic

[@zoki-kj3ox]

Maybe 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@jamou8863]

Fantastique Souvenir pogo !

[@jean-pierrebarrette4474]

Lydon has always been honest and a real risk taker, unlike many of us!

[@AVportau]

A living legend John Lydon ... and a song way before it's time.

[@stephanearthaud8308]

Intemporel ! Ce sex pistol avait réussi à figurer plusieurs semaines au top 50 avec ce "truc", "très alternatif à l'époque". Simple, profond, authentique, utile, ludique et du domaine des arts et lettres. Pas besoin d'avoir toutes les qualités pour faire un tube durable. Bravo les P.I.L. !

[@Corsa15DT]

The best love song of all time!

[@Corsa15DT]

@Timur Aliev its a song about love

[@genatzvalee]

My fav part starts at 2:05 - this is where Johnny's vocal gets stronger and exhibits THAT thrill I love!

[@kaia16]

this is note 🎵 a love song John Lydon and im gonna hug you now whether you like it or not; cause this song is one of my favorites..🤗❤🦋

[@markkelk6776]

great song so different so showing your own individualism and style why cant we have a bit more different in todays music?

[@Kirsha-Ay]

This is one of the best and funniest music videos I've ever seen.

[@bartonted]

mr lydon, you are brilliant, a man of letters, poetry in motion, sometimes [mostly] stylish, but LOVED.

[@rik6995]

Every Valentine's day i need to come back here

[@kevanbrown7620]

Love John Lydon. My condolences to him on losing his soul partner.

[@Jobladesuck]

RIP Nora

[@4greenfieldseire654]

well, i loved it from the start.

[@freezing_moon94]

His white pale skin and his orange hair are a great mix

[@mtvso8000]

You too!

[@freezing_moon94]

@@mtvso8000 my pic profile is the portrait that i made of John Lydon 😀. I am a desperate fan 😁

[@mtvso8000]

@@freezing_moon94 i could see that. its really nice. i also am a huge fan of him.

[@freezing_moon94]

@@mtvso8000 thank u so much 😀😀😀!!! I am a painter, for hobby. I care a lot of this portrait, and yes i love him, for me he was nice looking and the voice of punk in UK, i prefer him then Sid 😍 But i love Pil too, in a different way.

[@mtvso8000]

@@freezing_moon94 i feel the exact same.

[@leoniecheetham1726]

This song is so anti establishment, it's brilliant! Lydon is a legend and a national treasure. X

[@schumispecial1]

Anti-establishment (!) is the word I was looking for all my life. Will borrow that on your permission.

[@bzzzzzzBits]

He's more like a anti-national treasure

[@cardiovas.curder]

makes me feel good living the simple life. anyone who dont like can screw.

[@manskullman6509]

I’ve never hated John Lydon, he is intelligent and a good man! This is a great (love) Song! I love it. - jon fisher

[@plebjames]

I'm starting to suspect this IS a love song

[@vordman]

Well he is a punk so naturally subversive

[@sedwards2207]

I think you might be right.

[@hannahkitching3877]

But this is not a love song

[@schumispecial1]

What is a love song

[@dirkulbricht9985]

is this not a love song?

[@wilhelmcooning]

The cleverest song about not wanting to sell out ever.

[@rudigervitt6690]

My love, thank you very much. This song is so much great, my old school song. Thanks a lot.

[@Ami483]

Dad: Turn that off Me: Why? Dad: We have bigger speakers downstairs.

[@poopshitcrapwaste]

how superb is to have parents who actually care for their children's experiences

[@markusclemens6979]

Good dad

[@edleroy7593]

GReat ! ;-) I love your father ! :-)

[@richardisbell4986]

Caught my 15 year old listening to the Sex Pistols on his mobile. Never been so proud!

[@danielpayne500]

it has to played on Full blast and proper speakers This classic

[@adeyf.7168]

I've a feeling this is an anti-corporate/capiitalism song ergo not a love song. Love live punk!

[@clairduffy60]

Whatever it is, it rocks

[@clairduffy60]

@Hamish Munroe This is NOT a love song. Check out 10cc for a different take.

[@latviesulegionars8806]

@@clairduffy60 FOOK YEAH

[@sumvs5992]

More of the anti corporate selling out being made fun of. Doing stupid poses, and wearing ridiculous clothes and a ridiculous haircut in front of what we can interpret to be corporations' office buildings. Drives a non modern car and doesn't wear a seatbelt while in a car, just rejecting the norms of the time so, expressing the freedom of not being tied to any corporation.

[@avicennitegh1377]

Wonderful emoter and great joy to hear him again!

[@pwdroed]

Que música boa!

[@TK-fd3qt]

His dancing is at least as unique as his voice is :)) He is one of those that people SHOULD listen to, even more when he is talking about anything. Each street of this world should contain at least one Lydon.

[@ZulcanPrime]

I like this recorded version and the live version from Japan too.

[@leecooper9911]

i love this song although this is not a love song

[@yorkshirelassinsuffolk1209]

for some reason I have had this song running through my mind for weeks. Brilliant to hear it sounds fantastic

[@thomasneubauer7470]

Verry Nice. not a love song

[@Rusty_Katana]

I love his movements. They’re so weird. I can tell this is not a love song

[@andysandel9325]

STILL ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!

[@wulliemcl]

sorry to hear about Nora hope all goes well in the future

[@bendeane945]

Great wedding music

[@bagofbones95]

Brilliant song, I love it!

[@nxnw2058]

Crossing over into enterprise. Behind the curtain. Just beautiful. (fantastic film-case LP cover though - thanks Malc)

[@MrJohnsolomon]

Such an amazing vocal range.

[@user-bq4cq5jv9b]

A masterpiece on its own

[@verahartmann7072]

Great song

[@spiroskoufos4786]

Timeless... LYRICS : [Intro] This is not a love song This is not a love song, this is not a love song This is not a love song, this is not a love song I'm crossing over (This is not a love song) This is not a love song, this is not a love song This is not a love song, this is not a love song [Chorus] This is not a love song, this is not a love song This is not a love song, this is not a love song This is not a love song [Verse 1] This is not a love song Happy to have, not to have not Big business is very wise I'm crossing over into enterprise [Chorus] This is not a love song (This is not a love song) This is not a love song (This is not a love song) This is not a love song (This is not a love song) Oh no [Verse 2] I'm adaptable and I like my new role I'm getting better and better, I have a new goal I'm changing my ways where money applies This is not a love song [Chorus] This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song [Verse 3] I'm going over to the other side I'm happy to have, not to have not Big business is very wise I'm inside free enterprise [Chorus] This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song [Bridge] Not television Behind the curtain Out of the cupboard [Verse 4] You take the first train into the big world Are you ready to grab the candle? That tunnel vision, not television Behind the curtain, out of the cupboard [Chorus] This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song [Chorus x2] This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song [Outro] This is not a love song Happiness and sunshine This is not a love song No no, no no No no, no no No no, no no No no, no no

[@Add_Account485]

Um .... Okay?!. Quotes may have been quicker for u.. Or x 5 perhaps. Lol.. Much appreciated anyway

[@Add_Account485]

@@Shod-ji cool . I remember that magazine.. 🤗🌠

[@lazarossarantaris9399]

@Timur Aliev so what?

[@aleksanderpagels288]

You forgot the part where he sings this is not a love song

[@kiyoshi.buentrip]

This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song Happy to have, not to have not Big business is very wise I'm crossing over into E-enter-prize Love song Love song Love song Love song I'm going over to the other side I'm happy to have not to have not Big business is very wise I'm inside free enterprise I'm adaptable I'm adaptable I'm adaptable and I like my new role I'm getting better and better And I have a new goal I'm changing my ways where money applies This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song Now are you ready to grab the cradle That tunnel vision-not television Behind the curtain-out of the cupboard YOu take the first train-into the big world Now will I find you-now will you be there This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song

[@bayronrodrigues]

I love this vid

[@eldedonterrible7854]

this song is a kind of protest to the kind of songs played on the radio at the time!

[@piovra9]

what a fucking genius song

[@MichaelSmith-ui5zs]

It's great, liked it when released, love it now.

[@benbelgam]

Yeah, and apparantly, it's not even a love song!

[@michelesmith1968]

love ur name haha , also the song

[@sunnyjim1355]

How is this a 'genius' song? Come, explain your insight to this pleb.

[@VictorHugo-fv1rf]

Sensacional. Sempre gostei muito de Punk Rock.

[@FayLongthorn]

everyone in my house is asleep rn and I'm trying so hard not to burst out laughing at John Lyndon's amazing dancing skills

[@koning4173]

Same here

[@lukedyson9911]

Ha Ha i'm thinking the same thing right now, while i am trapped in my house ;)

[@BigAndTall666]

Johnny Rotten, ftw.

[@DwaykeTubes]

That’s how I dance lol

[@josieswagboi2397]

@@DwaykeTubes those dancing skills can't be learnt on Strictly, they're from a man who doesn't care and I love it

[@nobodypk]

The catchiest song ever. The video rules, such a crazy, free vibe. Love it.

[@sexobscura]

The 'Commercial Zone' version leaves this for the tired, wan attempt it unfortunately is

[@thursoberwick1948]

What did you catch from it though? Mine was not love disease.

[@yvesdaoust9554]

Love it not, you mean.

[@Summervfx1441]

Such good music, I hope its about a love song

[@iamadreamerr6885]

My heart is bursting with the love I have for this man

[@edleroy7593]

A genius.

[@mariocassina90]

Write him a love song

[@lauradegortes4922]

E io la riascolto....

[@alundavies8402]

He is a really good man

[@DirtyMerkin]

Amen

[@achach5055]

To this day, i still cant work out why i like this.... Logic would tell me his voice is irratating, but i enjoy it

[@1whu965]

Because its Art

[@lucianofigueiredo4877]

Vrdd

[@miaknudsen9262]

Love the voice 😍

[@daviderizzello9360]

That's why you like it, because it's irritating

[@JeromekJerome1972]

Theres more personality in that voice than any of the auto tuned arsewipes that followed

[@olimpocrioyo]

how much i love you john!!!

[@ElleGeeFive4]

One of my fav's!

[@lizzysimner7715]

Cracking music

[@db0800]

I highly recommend his book, very well written and only confirms even more what a legend our John is. PiL kick ass; musically amazing.

[@EdLegov777]

Het is een wonder. Het is een oneindig wonder. Bewustzijn is het doel. Je omgeving verzorgen is de weg. Geef het door.

[@gaiusbaltar7122]

This is not a love song, but it's a good song.

[@dirkvedder6671]

....from Good save the Queen....to This is not a love song....the Evolution of John Lydon...underrated....not only the hateful shouter of punk times....more playingtime pn diverse radiostations....long live PIL

[@pwdroed]

Masterpiece underrated 🖤

[@catherineflanagan3392]

Class brilliant video and music 🇮🇪😎

[@FrankieStans]

"Happy to have, not to have not" ... brilliant lyric!

[@Freiheit_Faring]

I love this song

[@markelsey5489]

Great track from a legend!

[@stephsnutch6583]

I love the song

[@stephsnutch6583]

🙂🙂🙂🙃🙃🙃

[@MAIKEL65]

Un sonido y una frase repetida mil veces, es parte de esta música..... que te remonta a una epoca maravillosa, te remonta a los locos e irrepetibles años 80

[@TheSalsini]

C'était trop bon ça ...ça me le fait encore !!!

[@evalemarc3482]

J’adore les paroles.

[@shauncarragher4687]

One of the only albums what becomes an actual story....... Not many albums can say that..... LEGENERY....... .

[@huseinpeyda]

This is not a love song Happy to have, not to have not Big business is very wise I′m crossing over into Enterprize This is not a love song I′m adaptable and I like my new role I′m getting better and better And I have a new goal I′m changing my ways where money applies This is not a love song I′m going over to the other side I′m happy to have not to have not Big business is very wise I′m inside free enterprise This is not a love song Not television Behind the curtain Out of the cupboard You take the first train Into the big world Are you ready To grab the candle That tunnel vision Not television Behind the curtain Out of the cupboard This is not a love song

[@mrsjanina68]

…just WoW 🥰. Her voice and music is a touch in my soul - dance dance dance,,,,,,,,, ❤️

[@pault8470]

Brilliant dance track this

[@suzannepitchford4558]

One of the best songs ever.