New Model Army - Ballad Of Bodmin Pill Lyrics

i dont no why i havent made a conscious effort to go see the band live. 35 now im still a pup. see you in 2020 what a fantastic band

I only recently learned that Robert wrote and played bass on this. Apparently Moose just couldn't get it.

Love NMA, hard to have a "favourite" album but if pushed would be this one, saw them live in 1989 at Portmouth Guildhall, happy days! "as the spotlight turns towards me...."

Masterpiece

..years might pass but still one of my favourate songs ever...every time i play it i get reminded just how special this song is...

The last great NMA album. Fond memories. A great Family. X

It's probably not about autism, but as and autistic person, that song is really relatable!

Masterpiece

aww man

Blows me away every time like the first

I ' ll never stop to love their songs, all, what a wonder of the World, thank you NMA !

This band never ages can listen to these all night

We are the heirs

eterna e f*da!

Sigh - memories. Youth and racing, thrilling excitement. Some bands, some music reaches right inside you, understands you and yet changes who you are :)

Love this whole album and this is one of many great tracks

"Fist slams against the wall,
Curse the music that the neighbours play..."
The neighbours were Polish, and invited me in and shared food, (and Polish Vodka)
So, sometimes, it works.

Smacznego;)

The song that started it all for me and NMA. A Life Muse gave me the cassette in high school, saying this song in particular reminded her of me, right down to Justin's chuckle at the end. I didn't feel that way then, but I loved the album, and the track ended up being incredibly prophetic as the following years unfolded. They are incredible.

pour l'éternité !!! prix nobel pour justin !!!

what a joy to rediscover the genius !

Fantastic

Another incredible NMA song. Justin Sullivan is a truly gifted songwriter who has produced so many masterpieces!

Never a truer word spoken my Metal lovin' namesake!!

Mcgonagles Dublin, anyone remember when they played think it was 1989, club long since gone....

Was at that McGonagles gig.Working on a ship arriving late in Dublin.Taxi booked by pilot(bless him)Ashore with the first rope in orange boiler suit and clogs(working gear)Missed the first 3 songs,probably looked a prat,but made the gig.Still going to see them.Best band ever

Great band :)

Fatal bassline...!

Best NMA track ever

Still sounds brilliant !!

... this brings up memories which hadnt ever been......

oooooh q temazo!!!

Smash glass against the wall
Curse the music on the radio that the neighbours play.
Door slams, she turns her head
Watches through the window as he pulls away
Funny how your racing brain drives you so mad
When all the while you feel so numb
Too old to be clean far too young to be broken
Like an army we come
Cut back, left behind
I watched you self-destructing oh so many times
Shot down, once again
Sitting in a chair crying what am I going to do with my life?
Just learn to hide the way that you really feel
Never let them know that you're scared
But understand that you're not the special only one
Watch us now, watch us real close
Ch: How we all dance with this fire 'cause it's all that we know
And as the spotlight turns toward us, we all try our best to show
We are lost we are freaks, we are crippled, we are weak
We are the heirs, we are the true heirs, to all the world
Let's go build a fire down on the empty beach when the waves are crashing high
White heat purify, as the sparks fly up into the great black sky
Sacrifice these crutches to the crackling flames
Stand as silhouettes against the dawn
It's far too late to try to sleep now, seems I'm never tired any more
Ch: I want to dance with this fire 'cause it's all that I know . . . 
We are lost we are freaks . . .
And we try our best to show . . .
I am lost... I'm a freak ha ha.

thanks for the lyrics ;)

thanks  MrRetisas  Damm this   brings  up some  memories !! i  discovered  NMA when i left  the  army and  landed in  harrogate  bedsit land ,, and  the   songs  were a  kinda  therapy  for me 

probably my favourite NMA track!

This song and band still floor me almost 30 years later... although it's sad that they never received the accolades and respect that they deserved, the rest of the music listening world doesnt really deserve THEM

so many memories. i loved this song then and nothing has changed x 

Kate - A huge part of my life. and yrs too I'm guessing.

no other art work in any field has produced such great feelings as New Model Army is doing since I discovered them in '87, thanks God for this great band !

Elle est incroyable

Thanks For Upload !!! ♥

An utter classic ! emotional and bouncy the best mix, always remembered and felt ! thanks for putting this up !