Night People (Radio 1 live version) John Cooper Clarke

"Night People" by John Cooper Clarke is a punk poetry piece from 1980, blending spoken word with rock elements. The lyrics explore themes of nightlife, urban alienation, and the search for identity. Its unique rhythm and vivid imagery capture the essence of nocturnal existence, resonating with counterculture movements. #Punk

Quite a party we have found
Mantovani flooding the lounge
Polite people, crazy feet
Night people... funky but neat

Burt Bacharach... a zillion strings
Cool aromatic... luxury surroundings
See no evil... cheat cheat
Night people, funky but neat

Mr. Cavendish... meets Elizabeth
What happens is none of my business
Quite legal... short and sweet
Night people, funky but neat

Stereo headphones... whisper and shout
Invisible saxophones fade in and out
Like treacle... tacky but sweet...
Night people, funky but neat

Twilight restaurants... you get it on a plate
No matter what you want...
But you've got to wait

Don't get the needle... and never speak
Night people, funky but neat

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