The Jam - Going Underground

[@Jeremy-ql1or]

This is the most politely rebellious song ever.

[@stevelayton2191]

Not politely at allow straight for the throat trouble is no says wot they think

[@sexobscura]

la-la-la

[@douglasparkinson4123]

down in the tube station at midnight. listen to that

[@Benophobia]

Tis the British way

[@sexobscura]

@@Benophobia except for Jan. 30, 1972

[@JoeStunner]

"You'll see kidney machines replaced by rockets and guns." One of the best lines ever written by any song-writer, and still relevant today.

[@sonnyday6727]

Especially with COVID, dialysis machines will definitely be replaced with rockets and guns soon, WW3 is upon us. The Jam predicted the future.

[@rocktheshock4705]

Fun fact: thid is a Song from manfred manns earth Band!

[@COBGHDGG11162]

@@rocktheshock4705 MMEB covered this song! It´s by the Jam

[@rocktheshock4705]

@@COBGHDGG11162 I know, but the original is shit!

[@ashington1779]

@@rocktheshock4705 can't be that shit if you're listening to it

[@sexymuthafunka8240]

I'm 57 now, but I'll never forget heading off on a school skiing trip in 1981 and getting the Italian coach driver to play this on cassette on the way to the slopes. Happy days!!

[@carolhazeldene5959]

My husband had this going out of the church for his funeral

[@RealMortenHarket]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here

[@zoeevans6410]

Genius.

[@craigmatthews6665]

What an exit ❤

[@Chrischan74]

''This boy shouts & this boy screams!''

[@rogerkearns8094]

Great sense of humour.

[@myrddingwynedd2751]

Paul Weller is such a talented musician and writer. He started off with a punk rock band and then transitioned to a soul band in the 80`s, and then became a bluesy/folk pop styled writer for the rest of his career. That`s quite impressive.

[@maurogonzalez4098]

To me Weller’s direction on The Jam is the perfect example about how the music scene in Britain went from Clash and Buzzcocks-style punk (see In The City & This is the Modern World) to ambitious post-punk (Setting Sons, Sound Affects) to New Wave (also Sound Affects & The Gift). As an American I am both so glad I was able to discover a band that never became big in the US thanks to the internet but also extremely frustrated they never broke into the rock scene here.

[@pezeron24]

And he's hugely underrated as well

[@thinkbig3384]

He is rotten to his roots Myrddin. A total fucking sell out. He will be advertising Tampax next.

[@angelvillalobosSV]

Ablion online es un mmorpg no lineal donde tu escribes tu propia historia

[@juniorballs6025]

That's life. Angry youth followed by maturity and reflection. It's perfectly natural, but expressed immaculately 👍🤠

[@James-ch7uy]

I remember listening to this song while walking around London late at night. Absolutely amazing.

[@keithclunk3125]

Too scared to listen to 'Down in the Tube Station at Midnight'? - Just kidding. I loved the Jam then and still do now.

[@dakedokyoumojojoni]

This song will be remembered as a stand in the future

[@megrimlock784]

Jojolion ?????

[@Nixnotmation]

@@dakedokyoumojojoni R.I.P going underground you will forever be remembered a born this way's og name

[@fanimations4431]

@@Nixnotmation Better than Born This Way ✊😔

[@bennettmoseley2622]

I'm a supporter of the bike being GU while the rider is BTW

[@fanimations4431]

@@bennettmoseley2622 It wouldn’t be the first time a stand and its pilot/driver would have diff names

[@Cavollin]

This single showed their popularity at the time. Straight to number 1 without being played on the radio. Pure class

[@peterowen9183]

Chart sales based on pre-orders by shops, and this one had a free live EP bundled with it, which probably helped. Not knocking it - went up to WH Smiths at lunchtime (from school) to listen to the chart run-down and when this was announced as the first straight-in at Number One since Slade, we were in tears. Incredible moment.

[@rooman66]

@@peterowen9183 a moment for sure - the beginning of the double 7 inchers😀

[@horlogeampoule2492]

Fun fact : The singer’s outfit is probably the inspiration for Wonder of U’s design

[@Samstar369]

Wait, how is it a fact if you said “probably”

[@heavyweatheraudios1656]

my deisgn was based off of the artist rene magritte

[@horlogeampoule2492]

@@heavyweatheraudios1656 most of the WoU design comes from rene magritte but the scarf and the little star shaped things come from this one

[@heavyweatheraudios1656]

@@horlogeampoule2492 maybe

[@iainmair485]

Facts can’t be “probable”.

[@bedpansniper]

Paul Weller... one of the most underrated song writers of our time.

[@zodrob7]

Who underrated him? When was he underrated? Don't write such nonsense.

[@bedpansniper]

@@zodrob7 he has not had the world recognition his talen deserves compared to other songwriters

[@s.plissken_91]

Him and Ian Hunter

[@groverjuicy]

@@zodrob7 Children nowadays are so self-absorbed they can't imagine people who came before them appreciating anything. "Underrated" translated means "Me and my fellow 12 y.o.s just discovered this, no-one else could have *possibly* liked this."

[@jimwerner9785]

@@zodrob7 Pretty much everyone outside of the UK back in the day

[@mixinstyle]

This entered the charts straight in at number one back in the spring of 1980, back when everyone used to know all songs in the top 40. Now nobody knows or cares.

[@Confusediam2]

Aint that so

[@Just2532yd]

Check the top 40, there’s no use in knowing all those songs, they’re all rubbish

[@TheTimmynatoRex]

Virgins remember it from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Chads remember it from the London Underground song.

[@joshjackson4587]

The English produce the best music iv ever heard

[@JamesClarke.yt.]

From The smiths to the Who, from Black sabbath to Pink Floyd, Britain started rock

[@joshjackson4587]

The smiths and oasis are my favourites from England

[@billboz4498]

+josh jackson why u forgetting the clash

[@joshjackson4587]

I'm so sorry mate forgive me lol I love this clash as well that country is special

[@happentodie]

i cant disagree mate , nobody does it like us ..

[@douglasparkinson4123]

the switch from "the public gets what the public wants" to "the public wants what the public gets" is underrated genius

[@chrisgaulding4820]

I read this comment as he sang the second line... that is "genius lyrics"

[@Jonescan55]

Well spotted

[@shandywarhol4444]

As is Weller!! Kx

[@lockhimup8328]

Nothing about this band is "underrated". Genius...yes... Underrated..No.

[@ccmogs5757]

Genius songwriter WELLER :)

[@simoncollier149]

44 years later Mr weller you are on the ball this is our world now

[@muddydog6605]

How sad but how utterly predictable that nothing's changed

[@jonhadley-zx2iu]

I think that Weller has shied away from making political/social comments in his songs now:-(

[@joannekenny7488]

Isn't he just correct

[@Mommy-kima]

If I ever have a bike I'll call it "going underground" and my helmet with the word "born this way"

[@Spartacus45]

Anyone listening May 2024?

[@scootert]

listening 31/5/24

[@standroid64]

Yes! This is pure class!

[@kopite4434]

June

[@philcourteney4328]

@@kopite4434same here 😂

[@hanskeiren6555]

4/6/24

[@tonymunkelth2100]

“You choose your leaders and place your trust As their lies wash you down and their promises rust “

[@stuartmckern3434]

One of the greatest lines ever written

[@tonymunkelth2100]

@@stuartmckern3434 Totally agree Stuart, every time I see a politician spouting off this little line pops in my head.

[@markallgood7980]

Cue Borrissey!....

[@stevelayton2191]

Yes mate PW was telling us 40 years ago nothing changed. Vote weller

[@stevelayton2191]

God bless the JAM

[@hungryfrin]

I have memories of my dad introducing me to this when I was 6. Great music

[@kamillewicki1754]

September 2024 who's there? 😊

[@laughtersassassin2355]

You know it's a true masterpiece when its still relevant today

[@Parasmunt]

Will probably always be relevant, unfortunately. Legendary song.

[@Metal_Horror]

I guess the birthday song is a masterpiece.

[@onaisiqbalihsan]

Proud to be British..

[@FrielyRFC]

Don't tell that to a Fenian.

[@slainte1646]

Friely WATP I'm a Fenian. Hello.

[@slainte1646]

zghvbn1 Wasn't talking to you? Wrong person?

[@dougiet1999]

+Friely WATP whats your problem mate? take your sectarian shite elsewhere.

[@dougiet1999]

+Friely WATP sorry your broken english is lost on me.

[@ludrixte1938]

As long as a working class exists this will always be relevant. Weller is truly one of the greatest lyricists to ever exist.

[@irenestephenson8624]

I remember the JAM written on the wall !!!! on the Laygate flats where I lived very early 70s 80s

[@Paul_John_Weller]

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@simonealexander7313]

"And the public wants what the public gets But I don't get what this society wants" Still true in 2024. Fkn great song.

[@nickw22689]

Some of the most fun I've ever had in my life with my dad was playing this at a high volume in the van when I was 10. Love you dad!

[@charlesmanson1787]

Same! Car rides to primary school at high speed brought me here.

[@stuartheafey94]

Same bro my dad blasting it out the Jam then the Style Council

[@markanon5581]

One that definitely benefits from maximum volume

[@georgesabb1890]

oldays freakin better

[@61subsandnovideos]

most wholesome comment

[@adude9882]

Im 60 this year and I've been underground since 1979. I never wanted what this society's got.

[@geraldsucks]

if you like this you my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris

[@lervish1966]

You should emigrate to North Korea.

[@ch3rt.]

20 years ago I heard "London Underground" funny song and only now have I found out the original song exists.

[@stephendsullivan]

As relevant today as ever. (A sad statement, but I LOVE this song!)

[@throwingspaghetti2095]

this was played at my grandma's funeral lmao.

[@deadzombie4477]

+Whoreish Bananas God bless your Grandmother.....I think she had a great send off.

[@lordofdarkdudes]

+Throwing Spaghetti her ide? or do you have a uncel with a morbid sens of humor?

[@throwingspaghetti2095]

lordofdarkdudes probs the second one.

[@MsMimilala]

Aww that is soooo cool... yaaaay 💖

[@mw7114]

+Throwing Spaghetti when i die i want them to roll me up and smoke me

[@MrSirDrew]

Lyrics Some people might say my life is in a rut But I'm quite happy with what I got People might say that I should strive for more But I'm so happy I can't see the point Somethings happening here today A show of strength with your boys brigade And I'm so happy and you're so kind You want more money of course I don't mind To buy nuclear textbooks for atomic crimes And the public gets what the public wants But I want nothing this societys got I'm going underground (going underground) Well the brass bands play and feet start to pound Going underground (going underground) Well let the boys all sing and the boys all shout for tomorrow Some people might get some pleasure out of hate Me, I've enough already on my plate People might need some tension to relax Me, I'm too busy dodging between the flak What you see is what you get You've made your bed, you better lie in it You choose your leaders and place your trust As their lies wash you down and their promises rust You'll see kidney machines replaced by rockets and guns And the public wants what the public gets But I don't get what this society wants I'm going underground (going underground) Well the brass bands play and feet start to pound Going underground (going underground) So let the boys all sing and the boys all shout for tomorrow We talk and talk until my head explodes I turn on the news and my body froze The braying sheep on my TV screen Make this boy shout, make this boy scream! Going underground Going underground! I'm going underground! I'm going underground! These braying sheep on my TV screen Make this boy shout, make this boy scream! Going underground (going underground) Well, let the brass bands play and feet start to pound Going underground (going underground) Well, let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout Going underground (going underground) Well, let the brass bands play and feet go pow, pow, pow Going underground (going underground) So let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout for tomorrow

[@adrianbSept29]

Epic

[@cheyennebrennan966]

Being a 2000's baby, I never really had much exposure to this sort of music. Then I randomly heard it in an advert one day, and was INSTANTLY hooked - I HAD to know more about this band! And through my exploration of theirs, and Paul's other work, it opened the door to the absolute wonderland that is music of the 60s/70s/80s. Thank you, the Jam! ❤❤

[@iw496]

Down in the tube station at midnight is one of my all time favourite songs

[@zaakart4556]

have you added midnight oil to your playlist?

[@dean952]

You're in for a real treat. Enjoy your journey. I was fortunate enough to see them live in what I believe was their only U.S. tour. Be sure to listen to some early Who singles (I Can't Explain, Anyway Anyhow, Anywhere, and Substitute) if you like this style.

[@khalidsaddique2709]

They had huge hits in the late 70s early 80s look up all the hits from the Jam i was lucky to be a Mod in the late 70s and early 80s still a Mod but they were my best times of my life late 70s early 80s the music scene was fantastic then on a par with the 60s.

[@dopefiendlarz133]

Viva the Mods!

[@Charles61284]

This was our anthem during the great miners strike of 84-5 never forgive never forget

[@markmurphy8078]

We still Love the Miners.....❤

[@terryyakamoto3488]

F#ck the tories

[@owenstunes5804]

now they're anti coal altogether...

[@lervish1966]

You should emigrate to China and work in a coal mine.

[@carlawestlund4429]

Forever union forever united

[@Ebitz20]

When you're born this way

[@cheesusdamonke6599]

Is this a jojo reference

[@charmatic_yt2195]

*Born Underground*

[@elizabethsusanlibra]

@@cheesusdamonke6599 it was an old name of a stand called Born This Way.

[@elmapache9737]

Is thar a motherfucking jojo reference?

[@cheesusdamonke6599]

Enrico Pucci With Whitesnake bruh i know that, you are talking with one of the biggest jojo fan right here

[@apesy800]

Everytime I open a door, or a notebook or even my phone im getting followed by a huge dark rider!

[@r0zeking89]

Hey i get that one-

[@annemccullough403]

Love this song, if I had a time machine I'd go back to the 80s great times 😀🎶🎶🎸🎸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Paul_John_Weller]

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.

[@joolstaylor3782]

My dad wants this playing as his coffin is being lowered at his funeral

[@Alan-xxxxxx]

My Mum wanted Elvis - Return to sender.

[@novadante1975]

That is godamn genius

[@SubidubidubiDu1]

the coffin should be adorned in British flag too

[@paulinehorton248]

What a send off. God bless.

[@willowman7721]

Toss up for me. The Jam . Going underground. Or , The Who , my Generation. Either way I'm going down fighting.😁

[@tanyarozier4404]

Love that key change. Tingly.

[@RealMortenHarket]

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here .

[@notemporioiswear9979]

A freak blizzard showed up when I opened my door.

[@elizabethsusanlibra]

If you know where Emporio is please tell me sir.

[@notemporioiswear9979]

Enrico Pucci With Whitesnake I saw him go around that way.

[@felixargyle1285]

@@notemporioiswear9979 Into the burning house?

[@blankname5628]

r/beetlejuicing/usernamechecksout

[@Carne_Cruda]

@@elizabethsusanlibra *O X Y G E N* goes brrrr

[@274carolemac]

Just sums my life at the moment, and what is happening around us.

[@imdjc4]

very perceptive carole.

[@maurogonzalez4098]

7 years later and it’s only worse!

[@alejandroorozco2071]

Some people might say my life is in a rut But I'm quite happy with what I got People might say that I should strive for more But I'm so happy I can't see the point Somethings happening here today A show of strength with your boys brigade And I'm so happy and you're so kind You want more money of course I don't mind To buy nuclear textbooks for atomic crimes And the public gets what the public wants But I want nothing this societys got I'm going underground (going underground) Well the brass bands play and feet start to pound Going underground (going underground) Well let the boys all sing and the boys all shout for tomorrow Some people might get some pleasure out of hate Me, I've enough already on my plate People might need some tension to relax Me, I'm too busy dodging between the flak What you see is what you get You've made your bed, you better lie in it You choose your leaders and place your trust As their lies wash you down and their promises rust You'll see kidney machines replaced by rockets and guns And the public wants what the public gets But I don't get what this society wants I'm going underground (going underground) Well the brass bands play and feet start to pound Going underground (going underground) So let the boys all sing and the boys all shout for tomorrow We talk and talk until my head explodes I turn on the news and my body froze The braying sheep on my TV screen Make this boy shout, make this boy scream! Going underground Going underground! I'm going underground! I'm going underground! These braying sheep on my TV screen Make this boy shout, make this boy scream! Going underground (going underground) Well, let the brass bands play and feet start to pound Going underground (going underground) Well, let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout Going underground (going underground) Well, let the brass bands play and feet go pow, pow, pow Going underground (going underground) So let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout for tomorrow 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@adinocc2042]

Cheers, mate!

[@michaelmcdonnell5998]

Forty years ago my mates played football with these guys in our local park! Sadly I was at work.

[@Oldskoolhero69]

This could easily be re-released today, would be very apt for now the way politicians are acting over Brexit, Great tune, Great song, love it!!

[@virtuallyreality1301]

Eton Rifles is very appropriate too.

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

Sure Tory yobs,

[@Heppsxd]

@@kevanbodsworth9868 or maybe just everyone

[@BlueAxeRacer]

@@kevanbodsworth9868 You think? How's that red wall looking?

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

I know, Where do you live 1935 ?

[@aprc1977a]

the pace, power and tempo of the riffs and drums coupled with the contemporary anger portrayed by Wellers singing is so fucking powerful. Revolutionary music that has stood the test of time and will live forever.

[@cwiw12]

this says it all, I agree 100%

[@Luke-bm3uz]

Bit technical

[@KaitainCPS]

And all in 3 minutes as well, which is pretty much the perfect length for a to-the-point pop song.

[@ZAOUWV]

aprc1977a Well said!

[@adrianbSept29]

aprc1977a too fucking right mate

[@aleksihvo]

When you getting chased by a motorbike that spouts frozen wind

[@n-extrafries-surprise]

You better not open anything lol

[@Elias-no9fy]

No

[@usuariocomun702]

:)

[@slimer44producciones3]

Finally, a jojoreference

[@liber5964]

WHAT HAPPENED??? I OPENED THIS COMMENT SECTION AND I GOT RUN OVER BY A MOTORBIKE

[@stephensutton4286]

Paul has the flow of a rapper in his lyrics, just amazing

[@albertomonachesi3650]

And I suddenly feel 40yrs younger...

[@marioensil5711]

Me too

[@donaldfeger91]

This is so British I love it!

[@james.mahone]

"You've made your bed, you better lie in it You choose your leaders and place your trust As their lies wash you down and their promises rust You'll see kidney machines replaced by rockets and guns And the public wants what the public gets But I don't get what this society wants" They just don't make lyrics like this anymore!

[@walterkronkitesleftshoe6684]

As valid today (if not even MORE so) as when it was written. As the NHS is sold off to private corporations, while the west now hides its expenditure on weapons from those who pay for them.

[@robertkelly9508]

The master, paul weller is a genius.

[@sdeveau7970]

I bought the 45 with this song in 1980. I was a 14 years old and it shaped my future appreciation of music.

[@littlenicola6726]

I'm 42 girl mod ,🇬🇧🤣🇬🇧

[@luvpopmusic3043]

You've made your bed you better lie in it!

[@yyyyyom]

"I turn on the news and my body froze; These braying sheep on my TV screen" 1980, and it's still true....

[@mugiwaradarwin4504]

You turned on the TV, which means you *opened* it, and then your body froze. *THIS MUST BE THE WORK OF AN ENEMY STAND!!!*

[@the_tube2]

Y did they change the name to born this way?

[@paco4639]

It's worse. At that time at least the working classes had pop music to express themselves. Nowadays the Tory propaganda media has dumbed down society getting people to care about talentless trash like Kardashians or Beckhams selling their ugly kids into the celeb industry, so people want to make a living selling dumb interviews about their designer handbag they can't pronounce the name of, or bullying anybody not any use at being a slave to upper classes, bankers and corporations, while worshipping the royal family, while thinking suddenly as if by Magic Tories will start doing what's best for most British people or society if we leave the EU

[@thiscorrosion900]

what a load of bollockssssssssss @@paco4639

[@berlin-west4651]

Too right In Germany we always have this Greta-sheep with this climate bullshit on state television

[@k.b.3418]

One of my favorites. Foxton is a beast on the bass!

[@sunnyxdays1036]

Who is listening today on Friday 13th 2019. a sad day for the British working class ?

[@Rebecca236]

I have listened to it prob about 50 times now and shared it with my friends.

[@saxglend9439]

How to be a Labour voter: 1. Blame the Tories for everything wrong in your life 2. Want the State to do everything for you 3. Be useless with money 4. Be envious of the rich 5. Have no understanding of economics 6. Want everything for free 7. See Labour as good/Tories as bad. 8. Have no understanding why anyone would vote Conservative 9. Demonstrate in favour of anything anti-British 10. Support atavistic Islam 11. Believe Corbyn's lies.

[@saxglend9439]

@Coolostomy R u agitated?

[@saxglend9439]

@Coolostomy Add a drop of lavender to your bath, and soon you will soak yourself calm.

[@sunnyxdays1036]

@@saxglend9439 What part of the song did you not get ?

[@goonerbeau]

A track that went straight in at No.1 in the UK and the public get what the public wants. Every element of the track is a hook, a slogan, a moment-coming over like a 3 minute manifesto. “Going Underground” intended to be an event - the market made sure it felt like one.

[@nigelsimmonds5017]

The Jam is for life not just for Christmas 👍

[@obscuredictionary3263]

Yeah.

[@keithewright]

Though funnily enough every year at Xmas I got the newest Jam album, Santa had good taste round our way

[@basketburger]

One of the best songs ever 🔥🔥

[@roseofsharon7189]

I remember dancing to this song at my school disco! I had a massive crush on Paul Weller ❤ I'm 56 years old and still listening to this amazing tune in 2023. So grateful to have been a teen in the 80's. 😍🙏

[@petergreen2552]

40 years young this year and still sounding magnificent. 1980 was one hell of a year for quality tunes

[@theindianyouwatch]

Yeah

[@johnmccarthy4134]

1980 had Enola Gay by OMD, Fade to Grey by Visage, Whip it by Devo. Love will tear us apart by Joy Division. So many classics!

[@stuartheafey94]

@@johnmccarthy4134 definitely John especially that fade to grey for me a early dance tune But the Jam listening with my dad full blast

[@Missalphadogonit]

Fade to Grey is still one of my "on repeat" tunes.

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

​@johnmcoh carthy4134 oh yes too.

[@Qwerty543-q3d]

I got the train after school from papatoetoe into auckland city to marbecks and tucked a shiny 45 under my arm . Got the train home . Listened to this with headphones whilst mum and dad was watching telly . Got pretty fkn excited . It still does the trick 41 years later . Don't get me started bout singles for individual release. The world has changed . I'll get over it one day . Some people .

[@carmenbird8553]

Was with my fellow 19 yrs and played this at his funeral brought a smile to my face tuuuune🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳💃💃💃💃💃❤️❤️❤️

[@philipmedley5680]

For those who remember cassette tapes I used to hang around with my brother and he would always play The Jam on cassette tapes in his car and I became enthralled with The Jam. He passed away this week. I've been listening to lots of The Jam. Brings back great memories of my brother.

[@Br1anwastaken]

Im Sorry for your miss

[@philipmedley5680]

@@Br1anwastaken Thanks Brian.

[@remaain]

I hope you're doing well now

[@SpecialOrder_937]

Peace be with you and him dude

[@williamburnside7167]

The jam was the fist cassette I ever owned I was 8 years old and my mam got me it

[@joew_vee]

282 london underground workers saw the spoof and disliked the original

[@theguitaristgamer1103]

That really sucks :-(, this is such a great song!

[@Sabmerk]

+Joe Poe I WANT MY FUCKING MONEY BACK!

[@theguitaristgamer1103]

+Sabmar Shut up, the spoof sucks!

[@Sabmerk]

TheGuitaristGamer lol i totally agree. My friend showed me it the other day and i was like 'do you even know the original song'

[@Samantha_C1]

Takes me back to when men had more backbone!! The things our government have done the last few years, you’d think the public would unite against them not each turn on one other 😢

[@iandavis5739]

Rick Buckler really stands out here. His command of the kit is exemplary. Foxton and Weller are obvious contenders for attention, but Bucklers casual ease and skills are simply superb. One of the best tracks by far from 1979. Superb.

[@temerodiavolo470]

really STANDS out there

[@tlcrf80mins73]

Ruthless efficiency. Not a beat wasted. Every one hits the mark.

[@tasosanastasi3433]

No one can match this guy in his day, the voice, the look, the attitude, the music, the lyrics. He was at the top and this from a old 80s soul boy.

[@tuff9486]

I love the Jam, it is very similar to Argentine rock. Thanks Brittain for being the cradle of great Rock

[@r.s.334]

@@tuff9486 I second that

[@audraaverbach5234]

Great memories of my undergrad days at UofM

[@Kevinofrepublic]

Tfw I "opened" an bag of chips and this song started playing

[@magicorubik]

beware of the motorbike, that can freeze you with cold winds.

[@Jojo-uc9or]

@@magicorubik IS THE DRIVER A HUMAN?!?

[@canadianpikachu1499]

@Wacky no it’s A ENEMY STAND!

[@CallumsArmy]

begone jojo comment

[@moosesues8887]

What kind of chips

[@alanarmer8069]

One of the greatest songs ever made 👍👍🎸🎸👍👍

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

It so surely is too a real gem great too.

[@olufemi7185]

Playing cheap on my TV screen. Love it ❤❤❤

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

[@vasosandrea3532]

Now your talking sense and you got your brain most people have completely lost it.

[@terryyakamoto3488]

Heidegger argues that our minds are constantly projected into the future, even looking back is done in order to influence our future decisions

[@douglas2902]

I wish today's music was half this good

[@Norrbottning]

Can't have that. All by design

[@meenki347]

@@Norrbottning It's not design. There'll never be another Elvis either. We were lucky to live in that era.

[@metaldetectingtoursgeorgia7569]

Agreed, 70s,80s,90s music creativity pushed the frontiers, our golden era of pure talent! I now live in the Country of Georgia and all you hear is Tv adverts, musicians in the streets and bars playing UKs 80s and 90s music!

[@Chrischan74]

@douglas2902 You are nominated for ''Comment of the Century!''

[@jonhadley-zx2iu]

All safe & corporate!

[@hunteraitor2107]

When you open the door and now for some reason your kitchen is frozen over:

[@ronsterronster2408]

The greatest band ever

[@zillafire101]

Don't worry about politics my friends. Worry about the ghost biker coming to freeze you ass.

[@mugiwaradarwin4504]

I don't care, because I was *born this way.*

[@vals.3817]

I get goose pumps ( little tears in my eyes) listening to this song ,just reminds of the great times gone by ....What a tune!

[@TonyEnglandUK]

I just tried to dance and be as cool as Bruce Foxton. I fell over my cat and ended up on the floor but still singing this legendary song.

[@margaretmoloney5573]

bitter sweet for me too -how time flies

[@roseofsharon7189]

Absolutely, takes me back to my teenage years dancing to the Jam at my school disco. Timeless classic. ❤

[@gary6514]

Every generation has its spokesman. Someone who can sit behind a million pairs of eyes and told them what they saw. Paul Weller was the spokesman of my generation.

[@davidmichaels8563]

Yes. Joe Strummer and Pete Shelley for me as well.

[@silentfox1738]

We are the mods

[@asianfacility5682]

i WANNA SING LIKE THIS BAND!

[@stevelarge]

Still in my top five of all-time best British groups - In no particular order as to avoid argument: The Who, Queen, Beatles, Stones and The Jam.

[@outlawfett3530]

No Beatles?

[@stevelarge]

@@outlawfett3530 can't you read????

[@outlawfett3530]

@@stevelarge Jesus, I’m going weary now!😂😂

[@brianandrewstuart]

Small faces should replace the Stones in that list

[@brianandrewstuart]

Actually - if it is 'Stone Roses' then I am happy to leave it in the list but not if it is The Rolling Stones. Mick can't sing for toffee

[@nicholasallensantoso1331]

Jojo Fan who cant handle too many gay comments on the born this way comments section came here instead

[@crawlingboy]

can i say this is extremely accurate and i just went there to see jojo comments but there werent so we must wait a few years

[@TusKriseMagno]

This song reminds me of when they tried to run over my sailor friend.

[@febbbm2002]

T U S K holy shit a JoJo reference

[@ALYSBALLAD]

wich is also is a gay relationship between my brother and a random guy with weird hair

[@decoldestgabe45]

HOLY SHIT IS THAT A MOTHERFUCKING JOJO REFERENCE?!?!??!?!

[@axellea1592]

Wrong song,it was changed to born this way.

[@WestOfLee100]

... GOD DAMMIT YOU’RE STILL ALIVE?

[@damonbervoets1435]

Great song, reminds me of Football Factory!

this is pure gold and it's a shame not more people know this GEM

[@RianneGrace]

Some things are better to be hidden

[@Ben-nm5om]

I never heard of them or Paul Weller. Doesn’t sound like punk to me. But during those years there was a lot of great music. Not saying Weller is not talented.

[@torque9889]

Everyone over 35 knows this gem, it’s like one of the biggest songs of the 80s.

[@colincampbell437]

Exactly although I might say over 30 ... Tune

[@carolshorting395]

In the UK we do😊

[@chrisvillar7866]

The bassline is so rich in melody. songwriters love that in a bassist.

[@nickprica3127]

the bass player is bruce foxton and he is still in a band called from the jam check them out they are quite good

[@joshueboueerr2463]

okAy

[@frosksdeadteeth5163]

Royal Blood?

[@silentfox1738]

Foxton is the best bass ever

[@turnip5359]

Good thing my dad was a bassist, I don't even know him personally lol

[@jakeboromfc4375]

[Verse 1] Some people might say my life is in a rut I'm quite happy with what I got People might say that I should strive for more But I'm so happy I can't see the point [Pre-Chorus 1] Something's happening here today A show of strength with your boy's brigade And I'm so happy and you're so kind You want more money - of course, I don't mind To buy nuclear textbooks for atomic crimes And the public gets what the public wants But I want nothing this society's got [Chorus] I'm going underground (going underground) Well, let the brass bands play and feet start to pound Going underground (going underground) Well, let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout for tomorrow [Verse 2] Some people might get some pleasure out of hate Me, I've enough already on my plate People might need some tension to relax Me, I'm too busy dodging between the flak [Pre-Chorus 2] What you see is what you get You made your bed, you better lie in it You choose your leaders and place your trust As their lies puts you down and their promises rust You'll see kidney machines replaced by rockets and guns And the public wants what the public gets But I don't get what this society wants [Chorus] I'm going underground (going underground) Well, let the brass bands play and feet start to pound Going underground (going underground) So let the boys all sing and let the boys all shout for tomorrow [Post-Chorus] La-la-la-la La-la-la-la [Pre-Chorus 3] We talk and we talk until my head explodes I turn on the news and my body froze These braying sheep on my TV screen Make this boy shout, make this boy scream! [Chorus] Going underground I'm going underground

[@leonsalgeuro]

thank you, kind sir

[@jakeboromfc4375]

@@leonsalgeuro no problem mate 👍🏼

[@Lepsuzzz]

lyrics: i almost killed a bisexual sailor with 4 balls

[@felixargyle1285]

@@Lepsuzzz Is that a Josuke reference?

[@azariathenerd6408]

Thnks

[@aria4943]

This song still rocks.

[@noriyuckykekyoin390]

I'm not here for JoJo. I'm here because my fucking train is still not here.

[@zezao-chan6766]

You'll need a ticket to Ride

[@kongchanhdethsanti947]

This song is prat 8 stand

[@heavyweatheraudios1656]

Is you train there yet

[@noriyuckykekyoin390]

@@heavyweatheraudios1656 I've been waiting since September 2013, Mr Obama. It's still not here.

[@ovakak9267]

@@noriyuckykekyoin390 cause if you miss it I feel sorry, sorry for yoooooouuuuu.

[@gary9426]

Paul tapped into the frustration and anger of his generation....a true classic.

[@BrianFlaherty-w7s]

Never a really happy bunny but this was class ! He wrote it they played it and what a fucking song it was! Tuneful bitter and meaningful ! Job done

[@BrianFlaherty-w7s]

Loved them for 46 years

[@Leila-mp1pf]

I’m 15 years old, my grandad showed me this band and ever since then I’ve been addicted to them! Paul is amazing with his lyrics. X

[@azevbn326]

Without forgetting the awesome bass of Bruce Forxton

[@Urlocallordandsavior]

At least it aint the Beatles, no, just kidding :p

[@Leila-mp1pf]

@@azevbn326 ofc ❤️

[@Leila-mp1pf]

@@Urlocallordandsavior haha

[@paulinehorton248]

Well done Grandad.

[@MrStary01]

Amazing I was 11/12 ! This band will stay with me forever. X

[@fecker1443]

Can’t wait for the jojo comments to come in Oh god no

[@JoelCarli]

Hi, I'm here

[@cutenoob21354]

@@JoelCarli I was expected for a JoJo comments, but it was you.

[@JoelCarli]

@@cutenoob21354 This is some real /r/beetlejuicing material

[@cutenoob21354]

@@JoelCarli Yes It is!

[@memegonzales4034]

that stand is named after pearl jam though lol

[@nigelsimmonds5017]

The classic Paul Weller song. 39 years later nothing betters it . My all time favourite. A real rallying call unlike the crap today.

[@luckthewolf7123]

*when you inhale London Underground air*

[@dottywhl5335]

Alongside billy idol dancing with myself , I want this played at my funeral

[@serigrapher2]

😀

[@dottywhl5335]

@@serigrapher2 👋

[@nigelsimmonds5017]

41 years on still the best song ever.

[@nigelsimmonds5017]

@QT JD There's no other group which comes close to The Jam. Simply the best 👍

[@iandainton2416]

Nothing comes close!!!

[@christophermorrison3667]

@QT JD they literally were the best ever.

[@nigelsimmonds5017]

@@christophermorrison3667 when I see what the music is like now it's total crap

[@nigelsimmonds5017]

@@kunoellis8968 getting old you tell me ?

[@351yt]

The lyrics are just as relevant today.

[@transnistria4237]

Anyone remember the spoof song London Underground?

[@jdlbusspotter0879]

That's where I came here from lol 😂

[@transnistria4237]

@@jdlbusspotter0879 My guy!

[@penguin1011986]

Yes, like "Beat it" by Michael Jackson my head can't stop replacing the parody lyrics while listening. xD

[@BezerkT200]

THATS WHY I THINK THIS SONG SOUNDS FAMILIAR

[@BurnedNoodle]

same, got it from discord.

[@Confusediam2]

43rd year and still kicks the sht out of todays bllsht music

[@geraldsucks]

if you like this you my brothers music. His name is Stu Morris

[@molecularnut6122]

This song will makes a great duo with White Album

[@claudiogarciasarmiento7487]

Yes

[@vergiltechtip6383]

venice

[@topmarx1850]

@@vergiltechtip6383 You know Paris, France? In English, it's pronounced "Paris" but everyone else pronounces it without the "s" sound, like the French do. But with Venezia, everyone pronouces it the English way: "Venice". Like The Merchant of Venice or Death in Venice. WHY, THOUGH!? WHY ISN'T THE TITLE DEATH IN VENEZIA!? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!? IT TAKES PLACE IN ITALY, SO USE THE ITALIAN WORD, DAMMIT! THAT SHIT PISSES ME OFF! BUNCH OF DUMBASSES!

[@piratecat5314]

Hello Sakamoto San

[@argpalauanbruh]

@@topmarx1850 call it by the name *PUTTANA*