Rubber Bullets
Rubber Bullets

10cc - Rubber Bullets Lyrics

Rock
Aug 19, 1996
143
Rubber Bullets Music Video

Rubber Bullets Lyrics

I went to a party at the local county jail
All the cons were dancing and the band began to wail
But the guys were indiscreet
They were brawling in the street
At the local dance at the local county jail

Well the band were playing
And the booze began to flow
But the sound came over on the police car radio
Down at Precinct 49
Having a tear-gas of a time
Sergeant Baker got a call from the governor of the county jail

Load up, load up, load up with rubber bullets
Load up, load up, load up with rubber bullets
I love to hear those convicts squeal
It's a shame these slugs ain't real
But we can't have dancin' at the local county jail

Sergeant Baker and his men made a bee-line for the jail
And for miles around
You could hear the sirens wail
There's a rumor goin' 'round death row
That a fuse is gonna blow
At the local hop at the local county jail (whatcha gonna do about it, whatcha gonna do?)

Whatcha gonna do about it, whatcha gonna do?

Sergeant Baker started talkin' with a bullhorn in his hand (bullhorn in his hand, bullhorn in his hand)
He was cool, he was clear, he was always in command (always in command, always in command)
He said "Blood will flow, here Padre
Padre you talk to your boys"
"Trust in me
God will come to set you free"

Well we don't understand why you called in the National Guard (National Guard, the National Guard)
When Uncle Sam is the one who belongs in the exercise yard (exercise yard, the exercise yard)
We all got balls and brains
But some's got balls and chains
At the local dance at the local county jail

Load up, load up, load up with rubber bullets
Load up, load up, load up with rubber bullets
Is it really such a crime
For a guy to spend his time
At the local dance at the local county jail
At the local dance at the local county jail (whatcha gonna do about it, whatcha gonna do?)

Whatcha gonna do about it, whatcha gonna do?

Writer(s): GRAHAM GOULDMAN, KEVIN GODLEY, LOL CREME
Copyright(s): Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Rubber Bullets' by 10cc?

    The song 'Rubber Bullets' was written by Lol Creme, Kevin Godley, and Graham Gouldman, members of the band 10cc.

  2. What is the main theme of 'Rubber Bullets' by 10cc?

    The main theme of 'Rubber Bullets' is a fictionalized account of a party that turns into a riot at a county jail, with the situation being quelled by rubber bullets. It's inspired by American prison riots and resembles the style of old James Cagney films.

  3. How did 'Rubber Bullets' perform on the music charts?

    'Rubber Bullets' was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart for a week in June 1973. It also charted at number one in Ireland and number three in Australia, although it performed less favorably in the United States, peaking at number 73.

  4. Why was 'Rubber Bullets' controversial upon its release?

    'Rubber Bullets' was controversial because some radio stations associated its lyrics with the ongoing Northern Ireland conflicts at the time, due to the mention of 'rubber bullets,' even though the band stated it was inspired by prison riots in the United States.

  5. Was 'Rubber Bullets' ever banned by the BBC?

    No, 'Rubber Bullets' was not banned by the BBC at the time of its release, but its airplay was limited due to perceived political overtones. However, it was later banned during the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991.

  6. What unique recording technique was used in 'Rubber Bullets'?

    A unique recording technique used in 'Rubber Bullets' involved slowing the tape to half speed and recording guitar notes, which were then sped up to create a higher octave with a 'screaming fuzz' effect. This experimental approach contributed to the song's distinctive sound.

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