Violence, Ian Hunter, Tilting The Mirror, Stranded In Reality

Violence is a Mott The Hoople song written by Hunter and Mick Ralphs from the Mott LP. The lyrics `violence is the only thing that makes you see sense' are from the perspective of an eighteen year old deprived reject who hated all that he didn't have, i.e., love. The song truly reflected the tension personally and musically between Hunter and Ralphs. Mick left and favored Paul Rodgers for his songs in forming Bad Company. Still, Hunter was surprised that Ralphs left when the band was close to its peak. It was recorded at The Old Waldorf, San Francisco CA 26-28th October 1981.

Ian Hunter On Track for Sonicbond Publishing, TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me

Violence

(Ian Hunter/Mick Ralphs)

I'm a missing link, poolroom stink, I can't talk
(Well that's too bad)
What's going on, something's wrong, I can't work
Can't go to school, the teacher's a fool, the preacher's a jerk
(Well that's such a drag)
Got nothing to do, street-corner blues, and nowhere to walk

Violence, violence
It's the only thing that'll make you see sense
(Repeat)

Gotta fight, nothing's right, livin' nowhere
(That's so sad)
Watch out for the gun, snake on the run, hide in my hair
You keep your mouth shut, or you'll get cut. Haha - I like to scare (Bet you're so mad)
I'm a battery louse, a superstar mouse, I don't care

Get off my back or I'll attack, 'n I don't owe you nothin' (OK)
Head for your hole, you're sick and you're old
'N I'm here to tell you something

Violence, violence
It's the only thing that'll make you see sense
(Repeat several times )