New Model Army - Purity Lyrics






The rains move in eastwards, in waves of succession
Drawing lines of grey across the sky
With history just as close as a hand on the shoulder
In hunger and impatience we cry

The battle against corruption rages in each corner
There must be something better, something pure
And the call it is answered from the caves to the cities
Come the dealers of salvation on Earth

We've seen the restless children at the head of the columns
Come to purify the future with the arrogance of youth
Nothing is as cruel as the righteousness of innocence
With automatic weapons and a gospel of the truth

Revolution forever, succession of the seasons
Within the blood of nature, all raised to rot and die
This purity is a lie

Now immaculate conception in sterilised laboratories
How the vanity goes on
Or in the message of the preacher with his morals and obsessions
The wars that we wage upon ourselves

Purity is a virtue, purity is an angel
Purity is for madmen to make fools of us all
So forgive yourself my friend, all this will soon be over
What happened here tonight is nothing at all

Revolution forever, succession of the seasons
Within the blood of nature, all raised to rot and die
This purity is a lie

I will always see Brendan at that broken down piano
His fingers thick and red, shaking on the keys
Battered by the years of alcohol and working
Still playing with the faith that never leaves

So sit us down, buy us a drink, tell us a good story
Sing us a song we know to be true
I don't give a damn that I never will be worthy
Fear is the only enemy that I still know





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  1. B.... ....

    Why have you removed the video? :o

  2. �.... ....

    Wow this is my first time hearing this band it's beautifuly done it vaguely reminds me of oingo boingo but it has its own uniqueness

  3. V.... t....

    awesome lyrics brilliant video xx

  4. M.... S....

    Reclaim the flower ✊

  5. S.... ....

    Pure perfection!

  6. P.... M....

    Brilliant song! From a brilliant band.

  7. D.... A....

    One of my favourite songs but then again there's so many and how lucky are we that we can still see them live in 2018

  8. K.... L....

    After all this time this song is still relevant. I wish more would hear the call to change this world

    K.... L....

    thats punk for you

  9. d.... p....

    Great & wonderful track -) TY for posting ;-) if you like it, you’re Welcolme on "WAVEof80"on FB!
    The French place where "New wave and Electro 80's" is King! ;-)
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  10. R.... C....

    the Levellers daddies

    R.... C....

    Love both guys both bands my youth good. For me now memories of great dancing in clogs great musicians . Loved by a great family of travellers x

    R.... C....

    @Pat Hutchinson Still travelling?

  11. 9.... A....

    Like how beer served with french fries, NMA songs should be served with Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. These two things combined together made a damn well atmosphere and some good inspiration for creating. Stronger than drugs. Tested and approved.

  12. C.... L....

    majstersztyk

  13. T.... I....

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  14. B.... D....

    May well be my favourite NMA tune.

    B.... D....

    when all is said and done probably mine too. There r so many

    B.... D....

    Maybe, but poison street

    B.... D....

    i've heard Js say a couple or more times that this may be the the truest song they've made as a band.

  15. B.... ....

    i still love it...and when im sad ill listen to it because it raises my motivation again :)

    B.... ....

    Great band for that

  16. A.... E....

    Couldn't even count how many times I've repeated.

    A.... E....

    me either

  17. T.... L....

    Purity

    (Sullivan) 1990The rains move in eastwards, in waves of succession
    Drawing lines of grey across the sky
    With history just as close as a hand on the shoulder
    In hunger and impatience we cry
    The battle against corruption rages in each corner
    There must be something better, something pure
    And the call it is answered from the caves to the cities
    Come the dealers of Salvation on Earth
    We've seen the restless children at the head of the columns
    Come to purify the future with the arrogance of youth
    Nothing is as cruel as the righteousness of innocents
    With automatic weapons and a gospel of the truth
    Ch: Revolution for ever, succession of the seasons
    Within the blood of Nature, all raised to rot and die
    This purity is a lieNow immaculate conception in sterilised laboratories
    How the vanity goes on
    Or in the message of the preacher with his morals and obsessions
    The wars that we wage upon ourselves
    Purity is a virtue, purity is an angel
    Purity is for madmen to make fools of us all
    So forgive yourself my friend, all this will soon be over
    What happened here tonight is nothing at all
    Ch: Revolution for ever . . .I will always see Brendan at that broken down piano
    His fingers thick and red, shaking on the keys
    Battered by the years of alcohol and working
    Still playing with the faith that never leaves
    So sit us down, buy us a drink, tell us a good story
    Sing us a song we know to be true
    I don't give a damn that I never will be worthy
    Fear is the only enemy that I still know

    T.... L....

    thanks. I'll nevr get karaoke wrong again

    T.... L....

    Teacher Laila's Video Classes Thanks! They're definitely lyrics worth printing.

    T.... L....

    Thanks for the lyrics

  18. R.... N....

    this intro gives me creeps...

  19. P.... C....

    I love this song.

  20. R.... K....

    Top NMA

  21. R.... K....

    Twenty five years - still valid. 

  22. M.... W....

    Its on the border to POP, but it keeps the side of rock. New Model Army, had a thing or two.  They wanted to give a message to those hwo wanted to listen

  23. k.... ....

    letra tao atual !!!!

  24. F.... D....

    Great song!

  25. P.... R....

    these violins are so epic! great NMA!!!

  26. s.... ....

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  27. T.... ....

    This purity is a lie......................................................

  28. R.... E....

    I feel protected by pure white angels when I am listening to this song

  29. A.... L....

    I am so proud to love New Model Army! Thanks guys!!!

  30. j.... m....

    Tu q sabras
    comenta el tema

    j.... m....

    5 años después despierta y mira si quieres salir de la oscuridad tu sabrás

  31. N.... E....

    Precioso tema

  32. J.... P....

    Never used the stuff, assuming you mean heroin?

  33. J.... P....

    Weed isn't a drug then, because they used to smoke a hell of a lot of it.

    I wonder if Justin still equates chronic emotional or physical pain with stupidity, as those are the real causes of heroin abuse, regardless of intelligence level?

  34. T.... ....

    This purity is a lie...

  35. S.... A....

    what....i never said anything about drugs

  36. V.... C....

    I found the original vinyl at a yard in mint at a yard sale, best purchase I have ever made.

  37. f.... ....

    Simply one of the most beautiful rock songs ever written.

  38. 1.... ....

    Absolutely wonderful.

  39. S.... A....

    such a beautiful band cant wait to see them in two weeks time for the 30th anniversary gig in nottingham even of the year in my opinion

  40. B.... B....

    reminds me of the real good 80's / sex and drugs and rock'n roll !!!

  41. t.... ....

    ...so sit us down, buy us a drink, tells us a good story
    sing us a song that we know to be true
    i dont give a damn that i never will be worthy
    fear is the only enemy...that i still know

  42. P.... W....

    @KhazWolf true.

  43. P.... R....

    Wonderfull song...linda demais..New Model Army pure inspiration!!

  44. K.... ....

    Absolutely sublime. The best song I've heard in years.

  45. D.... M....

    kd o clipe origianl porra ?