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Rough Ride by Squeeze

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Squeeze

Rough Ride

Release date: 12th October 2017

From The Knowledge
Track 5
4:18
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"Rough Ride" is a track by Squeeze, from the album The Knowledge, released 12th October 2017. The track is 4:18 long. It's filed under Pop. Full lyrics are available below.

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Squeeze

Squeeze

Lyrics

Rough Ride

It looks like we're in for a rough old ride
There's no place to run there's no place to hide

No such thing as society!
Let the chips fall where they may
Poor souls! Let them eat cake

Affordable housing and unobtainable dream
There's nothing for you here
Why don't you move away
Compassion and loyalty are so yesterday's news
No one cares what you have to say

My children are working all hours they can
To live in this city we love
But they can't imagine a life like I've had
Either you're rich or it's tough

Seagulls follow the trawler
It's because they think sardines
Will be thrown into the sea

There's a sucker born every minute it seems
Aiming high and sinking low
Directing attention away from the trick
As every illusionist knows

Give us a home somewhere we're safe
Give us enough food on our plates
We want to stay near to our friends
We are the future you can defend

Austerity, austerity is that all you have to give to me?

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Track details

From The Knowledge

4:182017
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Album
The Knowledge
The Knowledge
Squeeze
13th October 2017
Track number
5
Release year
2017
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    5:09
  2. 2Patchouli
    3:45
  3. 3A&E
    3:40
  4. 4Every Story
    3:32

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    • Credits

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    Writer
    Chris Difford, Glenn Tilbrook
    Producer
    Glenn Tilbrook, Laurie Latham
    Guitar
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    Vocals
    Cara McHardy, Chris Difford, Glenn Tilbrook
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    Billie Godfrey, Bryan Chambers, Louise Marshall, Simon King
    Bass Guitar
    Yolanda Charles
    Flugelhorn
    Matt Winch
    Percussion
    Steve Smith (UK)
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