It started slow, like a rolling stone
The signal for the riot had come
Suddenly, all hell broke lose
No time to hide, no time to choose
Water cannon, run for your lives
Teargas stings your eyes
Shops with their windows in smithereens
Burned out cars and burned out dreams
And all we’re told is: Lock your door
Just turn a blind eye, like we did before

But on the radio, lovesongs they’re still singing
And from the TV-show another lovesong keeps on ringing

Another city, another town
It’s the same old story all around
Again you’re told: Just lock your door
To turn a blind eye, like you did before

But on the radio, lovesongs they’re still singing
And from the TV-show another lovesong keeps on ringing
But on the radio, lovesongs they’re still singing
And from the TV-show another gameshow host is grinning

The sun is shining on a brand new day
Your wife comes in with the breakfast tray
The coffee tastes good as you read the news
Police say they did what they had to do

But on the…

Yes, on the radio, lovesongs they’re still singing
And on the TV-show, it’s our song they’re playing