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Public Image Ltd. – Low Life (1978) | Track profile | Dork

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Public Image: First Issue
Low Life

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Public Image Ltd.

Low Life

Release date: 8th December 1978

From Public Image: First Issue

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"Low Life" is a track by Public Image Ltd., from the album Public Image: First Issue, released 8th December 1978. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 2 articles about Public Image Ltd..

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Public Image Ltd.

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Lyrics

Low Life

[Verse 1]

Ego-maniac traitor

You never really did understand

You fell in love with your ego

It did not fit into plan

[Refrain]

Low life

[Verse 2]

Your alter-ego is a moron

30 years too late

No closet is private

Can see the crack in your face

[Refrain]

Low life

[Verse 3]

Bourgeoisie anarchist

I read that you despise us

Always hurt the one you love

Shit in a drain

[Refrain]

Low life

[Verse 4]

Ego-maniac traitor

You are a fool to yourself

You lie to be distant

Ignorant selfish

[Refrain]

Low life

Low life

[Verse 1]

Ego-maniac traitor

You never really did understand

You fell in love with your ego

It did not fit into plan

[Refrain]

Low life

[Verse 2]

Your alter-ego is a moron

30 years too late

No closet is private

See the crack in your face

[Refrain]

Low life

[Verse 3]

Bourgeoisie anarchist

I read that you despise us

Always hurt the one you love

You shit your brain

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Track details

From Public Image: First Issue

1978

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Album

Public Image: First Issue

Public Image Ltd.

Release year

1978

—Annalisa
—Theme
—Low Life
—Religion I
—Religion II
—Fodderstompf
—Attack

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Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: John Lydon
Producer: Public Image Ltd.