08] Erasure

"Pistol" by Erasure, performed live in 1986, blends synth-pop and new wave (#SynthPop). The lyrics explore themes of love, desire, and emotional conflict, using a metaphor of a pistol to symbolize passion and danger. Its catchy melodies and vibrant synths reflect the 80s music scene, influencing future pop artists.

[Intro: Andy Bell]
Welcome to Karlsson

[Verse 1: Andy Bell, Derek Ian & Jim Burkman]
We don't need no intervention
Keep your cover on information
We got boys down at the station
Take the floor, break the law
Gonna cut out all emotion
Let's shake up this commotion
Shake now like a soldier, darling, darling

[Chorus: Andy Bell]
Blue boy, go get your gun
Hands together we can have some fun
Out tonight and the beat goes on
What a criminal situation
Blue boy, go get your gun
Hands together we can have some fun
Out tonight and the beat goes on

[Verse 2: Andy Bell, Derek Ian & Jim Burkman]
You need co-operation
Gotta pay for your own protection
And the state's too scared to mention
Take the floor, break the law
Gonna cut out all emotion
Let's shake up this commotion
Shake now like a soldier, darling, darling

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