I Wanna Be Part of the News Roy Harper

"I Wanna Be Part of the News" by Roy Harper, released in 1973, is a #Folk rock song that explores themes of societal engagement and the desire for relevance in a rapidly changing world. The lyrics reflect a yearning for connection and commentary on contemporary issues. Its unique acoustic style and poignant storytelling resonate with listeners, emphasizing the importance of awareness and participation in social discourse. Harper's work has influenced many artists, showcasing the power of music as a vehicle for activism.

I wanna be part of the news
I wanna see my face in all the views
I wanna be part of the news
Making faces where those cameras cruise
I wanna be on TV once a day
I'll do anything make any play
Where to today?
I wanna be part of the news
I wanna start the strike that blows the fuse
I wanna be part of the news
We're all big stars inside these human zoos
I wanna be on TV once a day
I'll do anything make any play
Where to today?
Just once in my life I want to headline
Shoot a famous cat or hold siege
Give away crown jewels on the breadline
Where to today?
I wanna be part of the news
Terrorise the world just when I choose
I wanna be part of the news
With pins in my cheeks and tongues in my blue suede shoes
I wanna be on TV once a day
I'll do anything make any play
Where to today?
Just once in my life I want to headline
Shoot a famous cat or hold a siege
Give away crown jewels on the breadline
Where to today?
I wanna be part of the news

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