IDLES - Mercedes Marxist Lyrics






Forgive my crippled head
Our revolution's dead

They gambled all our pride
They want money instead

They gonna spit my side
I think they want me dead

Yeah, I think I'll second what he said
Yeah, I think I'll second what she said
Yeah, I think I'll second what I said

Check check check check check check check check check check what I said
Check check check check check check chick chick chick chick what she said

Suicide's for cowards he said
Whilst I'm drinking himself to death

I'd bow on my knees for you
But I'm already wasted
I'd wait at the gates for you
But I'm already wasted

I'd bow on my knees for you
But I'm already wasted

Wait up
Wait up
Wait up
Wait up
Wait up
Wait up

Forgive my crippled head
Our revolution's dead





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  1. G.... ....

    Me fucking too

  2. S.... ....

    Learn a trade kids

  3. t.... m....

    the idles my favourite proponents of critical theory

  4. L.... t....

    The backbeat is great in this!

  5. D.... d....

    Judging by the election results, not enough Britons have seen this video.

    D.... d....

    37 pirate
    these toolbags like to tell themselves that their ideology is revolutionary when in reality they are just falling in line with mainstream corporate/government narratives like the pathetic toolbags they are.

    D.... d....

    @37 pirate I couldn't care less either way. As Ernest Renan said, "every nation is a daily plebiscite."

    D.... d....

    @Cropper you're an intelligent man/woman

    D.... d....

    @Cropper the best part is, people like this make fun of north koreans or chinese people for being so brainwashed not realizing they are exactly what they are making fun of.

    D.... d....

    @Cropper not everyone is born to become self aware. life lesson

  6. T.... C....

    That awkward moment... somewhere between clarity and lapse of reason. When one realizes the obvious futility of "punching the clock" and instead opts to bang one's head against whichever surface the bleak monotony of life assigns one to.

  7. C.... T....

    Forgive my crippled head
    Our revolution's dead
    They've gambled all our pride
    They want money instead
    They've gone and speared my side
    I think they want me dead
    Yeah, I think I second what he said
    Yeah, I think I second what she said
    Yeah, I think I second what I said
    Chuck chuck chuck chuck chuck chuck
    chuck chuck chuck chuck what I said
    Chuck chuck chuck check check check
    chick chick chick chick what she said
    Suicide's for cowards he said
    While sat drinking himself to death
    I bow on my knees for you
    But I'm already wasted
    I wait at the gates for you
    But I'm already wasted
    I bow on my knees for you
    But I'm already wasted
    Wait out
    Wait out
    Wait out
    Wait out
    Wait out
    Wait out
    Forgive my crippled head
    Our revolution's dead

  8. S.... ....

    Good sad lyrics. 👍😐

  9. F.... ....

    full time jobs should be illegal

  10. N.... H....

    Seem like a successful guy to me.

  11. P.... S....

    The way I "work" :(

  12. A.... C....

    this a banger

  13. V.... ....

    I hope you guys paid for this mans medical bill after this video

  14. S.... S....

    Fucking hypocrites.

  15. R.... ....

    Baffled how I had the blessing of coming across this raw talent fairly early on.

  16. Z.... ....

    Love this!

  17. b.... ....

    best music video i've ever seen, hands down

  18. A.... H....

    Suicide’s for cowards he said...while drinking himself to death 🤘🤘🤘

    A.... H....

    Love this line!!

  19. K.... J....

    Myicro sim is gone dim ... me name be jim !!!!

  20. d.... ....

    Insurance policy for this video must've been huge

  21. J.... B....

    Wow ! Some artists have fancy dancers but some have Kris Hitchen..

  22. F.... B....

    Ther Revolution is not dead! Vote Labour! Bang, bang, bang, bang!

  23. J.... D....

    who said CTE was only for veterans and athletes...

  24. t.... t....

    i love my capitalist job but some people dont, i guess.

  25. W.... W....

    Fucking genius love the passion and anger fuck yeah

  26. J.... Z....

    2:40 Turning super saiyan time.

  27. T.... L....

    Sick sick sick!

  28. J.... Z....

    I bang my head so i don't have to kill all.

  29. N.... B....

    I really want to put this here so I can get it off my chest. Warning, it's gonna be rather long.

    You guys are a band that have both soundtracked and inspired so much of my life the last few years, in so many different ways, through the music, the lyrics, and your words.
    I was still in the shithole that is the Oxford outskirts when I found Brutalism and Joy. it was just after a girl who I was madly in love broke up with me. In that same span of time, I relapsed, got blacklisted from my group of close friends by several of them for pointing a lot of bullshit they'd been doing recently, a close family member had been in a motorway accident and was in intensive care for several months, though every time I thought about it, it felt like years. I had to deal with assholes at my shitty corner shop job, at the band workshops I'd go to, and at school, who thought me being a trans woman and gay was reason enough to be disrespectful, micro-aggressive, or just downright abusive, all of this happening over a current of trauma, and self hatred, that almost led to me ending it all multiple times.
    The only reason I didn't was my mum, my baby sister, who in her dad's absence I basically raised along with my mum, my composing and songwriting, and this band.

    John, you drum with the accuracy of a metronome, and with a raw energy that few can match. You also seem like a super friendly guy (as does everyone else).

    Adam, your a fucking monster bassist that does so much with so little, you sir, are groove personified. Your dancing in Stendhal syndrome is class as fuck too.
    Oh and your beard's amazing.

    Lee, your guitar work is some of the freshest I've seen in an age, and with an approach that is all your own. Even if the band I'm playing with isn't into the style or approach of IDLES, they'll almost always say that each individual part on its own is cool, and your parts are usually praised greatly. Your energy on stage is amazing too.

    Mark, similarly, your guitarwork is stellar, but one thing I think often goes overlooked is your vocals. From the harmonisation on 1049 to your howl in Two Tone, you've got a fantastic voice sir, and I hope to see more of it in the future.

    Joe, although I've never met you, though through your lyrics, views, and the snippets of yourself seen in interviews, I relate in a big way. Your lyrics have touched my soul deeply, enriched my thinking on certain areas of life, given me a shoulder to cry on, something to vent to, a friend to laugh with, and also to rage at the state of the world with.

    You lot are, from what I've seen, wonderful, beautiful, strong people, who grinded day in day out, for something you cared about, regardless of other's opinions, recompense or how many listened. That is inspiring beyond belief.

    I thank you all so much, not from the bottom of my heart but something much deeper than that. If it weren't for what you've done, I might not be here to write this.

    All is love.
    -Naia

    N.... B....

    All I can say is what a wonderful and well thought out expression of your feelings here. I know very little about this band; I'm thumbing through a magazine called The Red Bulletin and the popular punk icon Iggy Pop gives a thumbs up to The Idles, and says their track
    "Mercedes Marxist" captures the original spirit of The Punk genre. And indeed it does. What a cool song it is. But thanks go to you for expressing what's happening with you, so many thousands of miles away from where I am geographically but seemingly right next to me in spirit. Keep your head up and stay doing the right thing in life; always remember that what you sow is what you will reap, and never mind the haters and doubters. They have no place next to someone as lovely as you. Peace

    N.... B....

    BTW My reply was for Naia.

    N.... B....

    @Peter Mosher thank so much man and same to you! Keep digging, there's amazing shit through their whole discography. Stay safe

    N.... B....

    You keep being awesome, you beautiful human being! Stay strong

  30. T.... M....

    Лада Веста ?

  31. D.... G....

    ¿De la Guarda?

  32. S.... M....

    Just did a reconstruction of this at my office desk. I can confirm that it bloody hurts. Adn nwo I hvae cnocssuion.

    S.... M....

    😂😂😂

  33. �.... �....

    Suicide's for cowards he said
    While sat drinking himself to death...

  34. R.... B....

    hahhaha

  35. J.... ....

    Love the visuals. Wouldn't surprise me to learn Mr. Robot was an influence.

  36. D.... -....

    This band is always genius !

  37. M.... A....

    Minuto indie?

  38. J.... B....

    Thank you tiny desk...this is my new favorite band!

    J.... B....

    Right?! I never thought I'd find a brutal, socially-conscious, honest-to-god punk band in 2019 from a Tiny Desk concert!

    J.... B....

    @Christian Reeb bro...punk rock is the greatest music ever. I love this band...they are pure balls to the wall punk! All the way from the UK

  39. T.... ....

    Can someone please produce a
    QOTSA-sick sick sick mashup !

  40. R.... ....

    this is a very in-depth tutorial on how to get brain damage

  41. B.... T....

    what a bunch of wannabe hipsters

  42. M.... R....

    This ´re good Band. I think about if thisBand is the best Band i heard after Keith Moon die. I am not sure if i am right. Cause Keith Moon is a drummer and not a holy r´n´r band and I am never visit any school.
    Please give me Five Stars and that you like my comment and please Support this Punkrockkids and buy their records.

  43. R.... A....

    THIS IS WHY People with SPECIAL NEEDS wear HELMETS !!!!

  44. S.... T....

    the revolutions not dead aybe if you banged the drums in time youd have somthing or is this just ment ot be shit

  45. J.... A....

    Lol I thought this gonna be a shot at the F1 team to f_ck off! 😆😂😆

  46. p.... ....

    Video of my life.

  47. B.... B....

    maaaaan. I love this song but the official audio got deleted or some shit, I really cant listen to this otw to work or out on a ride with all the backround noise from the video itself. IDLES please put another version of this on youtube thats just the audio
    <3333

  48. V.... T....

    шедевр

  49. L.... M....

    Stop smacking your head against nearly everything

  50. A.... C....

    his head must be banging

  51. j.... b....

    https://www.twitch.tv/panterasmelos

  52. i.... ....

    No proletariat were harmed in the making of this video.

  53. m.... a....

    Состояние по жизни

  54. y.... ....

    One of the best music videos I've seen in quite some time...Now I gotta go back to pretending like I'm pissing my life away with work and not pissing my life away on youtube.

  55. E.... U....

    anthony feentano brought me here

  56. T.... J....

    Bring this guy on tour.

  57. `.... K....

    You were right, Melon. I love this video

    `.... K....

    He was wrong putting it in meh... tho. Absolutely amazing track imo

  58. M.... ....

    fucking dope!

  59. D.... M....

    Absolutely brilliantly fantastic!...I want to meet the band and the chap bringing headbanging back!

  60. D.... ....

    Insane kills bro 😍 Keep going 💪

    D.... ....

    Drinho nice toes bro 💪 keep going 😳

  61. J.... B....

    It's that savant guy from the first Cube movie. "I wanna go back to the blue room." https://youtu.be/X7U_RxbkaIg HEY LOOK I FOUND IT!

  62. P.... T....

    you know its the truth in u urself , when it gets u in tears . i turned 40 last week , and this is the best present ever! best song ive heard that deals with the lie i am living in, and therefore the lie that i am.


    FFFFUUUUUCCCCCKKKK!!!!!!! the only way i wont know idles if i was to sign a release form in my mums womb , 40 fuckin years ago. but being alive, in this murmur , i just wanna say -
    THANK YOU IDLES WITH ALL MY SOUL!


    pLaying it forward , do check out The Faint - Agenda Suicide

  63. C.... K....

    Holy shit this actually made me really fucking sad tbh but cheers boys for another fantastic vid 👌

  64. A.... ....

    Just saw them live, fucking amazing! Legit one of the most fun concerts I been to

  65. E.... C....

    This is me every fucking day

  66. N.... B....

    ANGRY WHITE MAN'S TABAÂ

  67. N.... T....

    My best bud dates one of the guys in the band... And I've never listened to their music before :D

    N.... T....

    @Game of Thrones the drummer looks kinda gay

  68. D.... F....

    One of the best music videos I've seen in a long time

  69. M.... ....

    IDLES reeeeally like the Boomerang effect.

  70. S.... d....

    Una delle più belle canzoni che ho ascoltato in questi ultimi 5 anni.

  71. N.... ....

    A nod to Idles. Smashing it again.

  72. J.... L....

    Best.song.evar
    Currently

  73. z.... ....

    love it

  74. C.... H....

    Are we still making fun of office life in 2019? didn't you know that in 2019 the joke is on you? Do the same video with a fifty year old childless alcoholic Hipster sharing a flat with a bunch of child men with a bald spot. Not funny? yeah, exactly.

  75. A.... K....

    Well, I was expecting an actual Mercedes in the video

  76. �.... ....

    A very tough video was made without the band appearing.

  77. A.... F....

    Can't wait for the next album!

  78. W.... ....

    Getting out of the dark tunnel of depression

  79. P.... G....

    Just found you guys on Tiny Desk.
    I hope I get to see your high energy on stage performance in the future in Detroit, MI

  80. P.... G....

    All around brilliant.

  81. S.... T....

    2:30 hits me hard.

    Also.. is the actor related to Joe?

  82. A.... M....

    Congratulations : this video is already in the legend !

  83. F.... ....

    Going to see them in Glasgow in December! Can’t wait!

  84. d.... a....

    Head on. Apply directly to the forehead.

  85. M.... F....

    Brilliant

  86. V.... O....

    dont know what this song is about some leftist shit or so but it rocks

  87. S.... F....

    What, who had been recording me?

  88. N.... L....

    I absolute understand this dude....

  89. P.... O....

    Anyone else with BPD find this hard to watch? Don’t get me wrong I love the song and the band even more.

  90. S.... o....

    just great

  91. R.... S....

    Absolute banger

  92. M.... S....

    Nightmare at the Roxbury

  93. T.... F....

    Your music videos are always so unique and different it’s never the same thing twice from you guys

  94. s.... n....

    The only other group I know that's moved me like idols is the sex pistols album never mind the boll**** , and if I am right in thinking if I still think the pistols album is the nuts then in forty years time you will all still be loving idols to 👍😎😎

  95. I.... ....

    "Mercedes Marxist" from the Mercedes Marxist 7inch out now on Partisan Records. Listen/Purchase - https://IDLES.lnk.to/mercedes x

    I.... ....

    Slaytronic and one more thing....
    Obvious is a fucking opinion....
    Obvious in your mind...
    But ya know... you’re human
    You’re dirty
    You can’t help it and I for one forgive you
    Sheeeesh...
    Fucking cunts

    I.... ....

    Play at my wedding please .
    Been with the mrs 20 years
    She never seen me so happy since I found you lot ! God bless soccer am .

    I.... ....

    I love IDLES, but they sound so much better live and raw not studio.. too much effects that hide Joe's voice.. Like the tiny desk concert, that was amazing! I listen to it on repeat. You can really feel the sound deep in your ticker. I can't wait to see them live. Come to Sweden please?

    I.... ....

    @Major Seven You are sad if that's what you do to entertain yourself. What a winner!

    I.... ....

    Daria Harrison I'd shit on your grave too. Prick!