Not Now John – English Lyrics

• By: Pink Floyd
• Album: The Final Cut

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 these

Got 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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