If The C.A.P.'s Flat, Then Waive It

from Season 87-88 by The Great Leap Forward

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Originally released on "Controlling The Edges Of Tone" 12″ vinyl EP
Ron Johnson Records ZRON20 (1987)

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“Who could rip up the treaties?”
Who COULD rip up the treaties?
Who holds the KEY?
Who WILL suckle the needy?
WHO will tackle the feeding from the surpluses in the warehouse?

As millions starve in the Conscience of Europe
And over-production’s but a plane-load away
Our militant leaders dance the military two-step
Extension of Arms whilst the body decays

And in Britain (the home of social deprivation)
There are buildings FULL of beef, milk and cereal
Produced by subsidies and then squandered
For while the Market/market nosedives, then THE PRICE IS (NOT) RIGHT .. .

So create that umbilical cord, create that umbilical cord
Open the doors, break down the doors
Encompass the stores and empty the floors
Who WILL suckle the needy?
WHO will tackle the feeding from the surpluses in the warehouse?
Encompass the stores and empty the floors
Of this surplus in the warehouse, baby..

Here’s the living proof from the E.E.C.
That profit neglects human dignity
Create that umbilical cord
Create that humane umbilical cord.

And if the cupboard’s not full of forbidden food then it’s crammed with other countries’ weapons
Here are mouths deprived by stalling techniques yet it’s full steam ahead to extermination…

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from Season 87-88, released October 30, 1988
C&P Alan Brown 1987

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The Great Leap Forward

The Great Leap Forward (1986-?) is the very long term solo project of Alan Brown - former member of John Peel favourites bIG*fLAME, A Witness, Inca Babies, Sarandon.

Incisive political and social commentary layered on top of sharp yet melodic guitar pop music. ... more

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