Fuck all that, we've got to get on with these
00:07
Got to compete with the wily Japanese
00:14
There's too many home fires burning and not enough trees
00:21
So fuck all that, we've got to get on with these
00:29
Can't stop, lose job, mind gone, silicon
00:35
Stroll on what bomb, get away, pay day, make hay
00:37
Break down, need fix, big six
00:40
Clickity click, hold on, oh no, brrrrrrrrrring bingo!
00:42
Make 'em laugh, make 'em cry
00:45
Make 'em dance in the aisles
00:58
Make 'em pay, make 'em stay
01:04
Make 'em feel O.K.
01:09
Not now John, we've got to get on with the film show
01:14
Hollywood waits at the end of the rainbow
01:19
Who cares what it's about as long as the kids go?
01:30
So not now John, we've got to get on with the show
01:38
Hang on John, I've got to get on with this
01:42
Don't know what it is but it fits on here like ssss...
02:36
Come at the end of the shift, we'll go and get pissed
02:44
But not now John, I've got to get on with this
02:51
Hold on John, I think there's something good on
03:00
I used to read books but...
03:06
Could be the news or some other abuse
03:11
Or it could be reusable shows
03:16
Fuck all that we've got to get on with these
03:21
Got to compete with the wily Japanese
03:26
No need to worry about the Vietnamese
03:31
Got to bring the Russian Bear to his knees
03:37
Well, maybe not the Russian Bear
03:42
Maybe the Swedes
03:44
We showed Argentina
03:47
Now let's go and show these
03:49
Make us feel tough and wouldn't Maggie be pleased?
03:52
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah!
03:57
Scusi dov'è il bar
04:03
Se para collo pou eine toe bar
04:08
S'il vous plait ou est le bar
04:14
Say it in English!
04:19
Oi', where's the fucking bar John!
04:22
04:25
Lyrics & Translation
Learning English through Pink Floyd's "Not Now John" offers a unique window into British colloquialisms and political commentary. The song's conversational and at times aggressive lyrics provide a rich context for understanding informal language and the expression of strong emotions. What makes this song special for learners is the dynamic interplay between David Gilmour's and Roger Waters' distinct vocal styles, representing different societal perspectives and making the lyrical themes of protest and apathy all the more impactful.
[English]
Fuck all that, we've got to get on with theseGot to compete with the wily Japanese
There's too many home fires burning and not enough trees
So fuck all that, we've got to get on with these
Can't stop, lose job, mind gone, silicon
Stroll on what bomb, get away, pay day, make hay
Break down, need fix, big six
Clickity click, hold on, oh no, brrrrrrrrrring bingo!
Make 'em laugh, make 'em cry
Make 'em dance in the aisles
Make 'em pay, make 'em stay
Make 'em feel O.K.
Not now John, we've got to get on with the film show
Hollywood waits at the end of the rainbow
Who cares what it's about as long as the kids go?
So not now John, we've got to get on with the show
Hang on John, I've got to get on with this
Don't know what it is but it fits on here like ssss...
Come at the end of the shift, we'll go and get pissed
But not now John, I've got to get on with this
Hold on John, I think there's something good on
I used to read books but...
Could be the news or some other abuse
Or it could be reusable shows
Fuck all that we've got to get on with these
Got to compete with the wily Japanese
No need to worry about the Vietnamese
Got to bring the Russian Bear to his knees
Well, maybe not the Russian Bear
Maybe the Swedes
We showed Argentina
Now let's go and show these
Make us feel tough and wouldn't Maggie be pleased?
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah!
Scusi dov'è il bar
Se para collo pou eine toe bar
S'il vous plait ou est le bar
Say it in English!
Oi', where's the fucking bar John!
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