Credit Buzzcocks

"Credit" by Buzzcocks, released in 1979, is a #Punk rock anthem that explores themes of financial struggle, societal expectations, and the pressures of consumerism. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with the credit system and the superficiality of material wealth. Musically, it features fast-paced guitar riffs and energetic vocals typical of punk, reflecting the band's raw sound. The song resonates with listeners who feel disillusioned by modern life's demands, contributing to the punk movement's critique of mainstream culture.

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[Verse 1: Pete Shelley]
Paradise is a platinum card
Behind the wheel of your car, with your new pair of trainers
Designer clothes, go on, I'll have seven of those
And go to ski where it snows, its bounty sustains us

[Chorus 1: Shelley]
Credit, in love with the never-never
Wish I could get something I really need

[Verse 2: Shelley]
Videophones, with all the latest ringtones
You buy-to-let your new home, don't care what you're spending
Then just like that, reminders under the mat
Of your flat full of tat, the pile of debts never-ending

[Chorus 2: Shelley]
Credit, in love with the never-never
Wish I could get something I really need
Credit, saddled with debt forever
Wish I could get something I really need

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