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Autonomy by Buzzcocks

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Buzzcocks

Autonomy

From Another Music in a Different Kitchen1978

Written by Steve Diggle

Lyrics

Autonomy

[Verse 1: Steve Diggle & Pete Shelley]

It's a thing that's worth having, yes I would

Buys you your life, sir, if it could

[Hook 1: Diggle & Shelley]

I, I want you, autonomy

[Verse 2: Diggle & Shelley]

It leaves us all wondering, and it should

He's up to something for the good

[Hook 1: Diggle & Shelley]

I, I want you, autonomy

I, I want you, autonomy

[Verse 2: Diggle & Shelley]

It leaves us all wondering, and it should

He's up to something for the good

[Hook 2: Pete Shelley & Steve Diggle]

I, I want you, autonomy

Yes, I, I want you, autonomy

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About this track

"Autonomy" is a song by Buzzcocks from the album Another Music in a Different Kitchen, released in 1978. The song was written by Steve Diggle. It was produced by Martin Rushent.

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  • John Maher— 55 credits as songwriter →
  • Doug Bennett— 40 credits as producer →
  • Pete Shelley— 176 credits as songwriter →
  • Steve Diggle— 105 credits as songwriter →
  • George Peckham— 98 credits as lacquer cut engineer →
  • Martin Rushent— 170 credits as producer →

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