The Clash - The Card Cheat (Official Audio)
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- The Clash - The Card Cheat (Official Audio)
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Lyrics
There's a solitary man crying, hold me
It's only because he's a-lonely
If the keeper of time runs slowly
He won't be alive for long!
If he only had time to tell of all of the things he planned
With a card up his sleeve, what would he achieve?
It means nothing!
To the opium den and the barroom gin
In the Belmont chair playing violins
The gambler's face cracks into a grin
As he lays down the king of spades
But the dealer just stares
There's something wrong here, he thinks
The gambler is seized and forced to his knees
And shot dead
He only wanted more time
Away from the darkest door
But his luck it gave in
As the dawn light crept in
And he lay on the floor
From the Hundred Year War to the Crimea
With a lance and a musket and a Roman spear
To all of the men who have stood with no fear
In the service of the King
Before you met your fate be sure you
Did not forsake your lover
May not be around anymore
There's a solitary man crying, hold me
It's only because he's a-lonely
If the keeper of time runs slowly
He won't be alive for long!
This could honestly be the most underrated song of all time
could be the best song of all time
I’m sure Mick would be happy to hear that. And Joe! Pretty sure those lyrics are his. Great poet, and looking back something of a prophet. He is sorely missed. Especially in these times.
This is my favorite song since I was 16 and I’m almost 37. I only feel it deeper with the years.
With a lance and a musket and a Roman spear!
Probably not. I love it a lot and I think it deserves more recognition, but it's already on an album that's been ranked as the 7th best ever.
one of their most underrated songs
It's super beautiful.
@Talorc MacAllan of
Their best song in my opinion
^ what he said.
The list of underrated Clash songs is exactly as long as their entire catalog
Maybe the best track of this magnifficent double album (that was sold for the price of ordinary album,they did the same with SANDINISTA which was a triple album). They cared about their fans, never went into "rock star" nonsense
Joe Strummer had a great way of putting words together. "If the keeper of time runs slowly, he won't be around too long." So many of his songs have lines like this.
There's never been a song like this. It doesn't sound like anything else. No guitars on this track but it still rocks. The haunting lyrics about dying pointlessly are wonderfully timeless and existential. Another briiliant song on the greatest album ever.
Without a doubt THE Greatest Album ever!
Probably the greatest song written, if you don’t love this then you don’t have a pulse!! 👍🇬🇧
My favorite Clash song. If this doesn't move you, you don't have rock in your soul.
A beautiful song on one of the greatest albums ever made.... Kudos to the Clash for this masterpiece
I'm 42 and 'discovered' the Clash last year. Only knew a couple of hits, but never paid attention to their discography. And now: stole the musical room in my heart. With a big kaboom they entered. Every decade has it's gems. That's why I love music and want to be open to all kinds of music, despite the age or style. London Calling is now an important piece in my album collection. Very versatile album.
Welcome to radio clash!!!! .joe strummer did a duet with johnny cash on "redemption song" its amazing.
I’m just sorry you didn’t discover sooner 😊
The only BAND that has ever mattered.
London Calling was rated the 17th greatest album of all time by Rolling Stone in like 1989. Long live the clash. I have no idea where it stands today but I know what it means to me. For the ones that just came back from googling what "album" means, check it out. I bet it still stands today.
Right on. You must get the great Strummer shirt having the words "Clash City Rocker".
That why they're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the Brilliance of songwriting not just Punk but different styles love it they are our worlds band.
Brilliant lyrics u can picture it
I like that. The web gave me back Clash. So it is good for something.
Nyet. They are in the hall of fame for the same reason as all the other artists are, namely an ability to raise money by selling tickets to the dinner. Don't think for one moment that this bogus "hall" confers artistic credibility on any of its members
In it? They should *be* it.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is IRRELEVANT !!!!!
People comment on the piano and lyrics, but the melody is what sends this song into the epic category.
Yes, the melody and vocal delivery!
[Chorus]
There's a solitary man cryin', "Hold me"
It's only because he's a'lonely
And if the keeper of time runs slowly
He won't be alive for long!
If he only had time to tell of all of the things he planned
With a card up his sleeve, what would he achieve?
It means nothin'
To the opium dens and the barroom gin
In the Belmont chair playing violin
The gambler's face cracks into a grin
As he lays down the king of spades
But the dealer just stares
"There's something wrong here", he thinks
The gambler is seized and forced to his knees
And shot dead
He only wanted more time
Away from the darkest door
But his luck it gave in
As the dawn light crept in
And he lay on the floor
From the Hundred Year War to the Crimea
With a lance and a musket and a Roman spear
To all of the men who have stood with no fear
In the service of the King
Before you met your fate be sure you
Did not forsake
Your lover
May not be around anymore
(Repeat 1st verse)
This will always be the greatest song in history in my opinion. Because it will always give me hope every time I even think about this song
Crying, "Hold me!"
This song is glorious.
People keep saying "When will there be the next Beatles?" That already happened, Jack. It was the Clash.
The Clash is the greatest band of all time!!!
Oroborus Nah, The Clash were better.
Idk, I love both bands soo much
Better. Best. More important. And no fucking LSD.
Fck The beatles m8, sang about relationships n girls that didn't even exist, totally commercial to make the £. Yesterday didn't even happen, Yesterday was actually one of last words added. They were great for the youth at the time but fck me they're over rated by people who had fck all else. Never actually stuck a lyric in my head that I thought fck me that's made me think. After the love songs we all live in a yellow submarine stuff puzzled me. Never thought they had a Sympathy for the devil or an LA Woman or Love Reign oer me. Certainly didn't have a Card Cheat. Apart from that they were OK 😂
It HURTS me, the lack of comments and likes for such a Classic.
Mate, that's actually a good thing, it's not for everyone. It's meant for us to get it / them 👍
That piano blows my mind
The piano is very similar to the Kinks' Animal Farm song
@@Pete_S you think?
@@nahilsolange1015 Yes 0.16 into this song. It is a glorious chord.
@@Pete_S I think quite a few bands have used an F major in their songs ...
Reminds me of Gerson who played for Bowie. it's got a similar brutal attack, and yet not afraid to be imperfect, which makes it better. I wonder if their keyboard player played it or one of the four or a studio guest.
The very soul of the album
It is. Lovely melody coupled with sad lyric always best here.
"With the cards up his sleeve, why would he cheat, it means nothing"
This is one of my favorite Clash tunes. I have been a fan since 1981
The epitome.of deep cut. Classic AF.
the trumpet sounds triumphant
My favorite Clash song all-time hands down
A fine choice. It's a real testament to the might of London Calling that it's only _probably_ my favourite song off the album among three or four contenders.
The lyrics are poetry.
I was asked what was the most beautifull song in the world. I coudnt answer anything else, but the card cheat. An absolute masterpiece, quite underrated yet still in a top tier album. Thanks the clash for being the new beatles.
In the service of the king
Just makes me cry and smile, the trumpets brings drama. Is that Mick singing? Sounds more like Joe's stuff. Love them both, who cares, thet piano is insane
Yes...Mick Jones on vocals x
@@hazelb7218 Great song and a hell of an album, i love it since i was in 7th grade
Maybe the best lyrics ever written
hardly
certainly as good as dylan or any fukka
This is my favorite song of all time.
I love the production on this song. The enginer had them record all their parts twice even drums, which is really hard to sync up and that's why it sounds so full
My favorite clash song
From probably the best/possibly most underrated album/band of all time?...I bought it for £3.99 the week it came out ,and still have it,though I'm listening digitally now
The greatest album of all time
Tha Carter 3 is better
@@gamorean4903Therapy is better than trolling on the Internet. Seek help
Their lyrics are amazing
This is an incredible song. The Clash were the most versatile punk band ever. They poured an amazing mixture into their music.
this is a great running song
Isn't running dangerous? Terrible on the knees I've heard. Unless a person sits down all day to make money.
@@herbertrichard614 It's the other way around. If you're consistent and don't overtrain, your body will adapt and strengthens the bones. Runners are at a much lower risk of osteoporosis than sedentary people.
@@andrasszabo1570 I follow you. My jogging career, which was rewarding, was cut short by pre-existing knee trauma. I was hurt doing manual labor as a yoounger person. Sure, if you are healthy owing to a lifetiime of academic toil and desk work, running is going to strengthen your body. It is a comically white collar pursuit.
Topper Headon is brilliant on the whole album!
El piano es asombroso
Hard to think of a more underrated track off a more justly acclaimed album. Lyrically Dylan-esque and musically like if George Martin produced a punk band.
There's a solitary man crying "hold me"
It's only because he's a-lonely
If the keeper of time runs slowly
He won't be alive for long!
Great song. Great album. Great band.
I love this song
My fav song
This is one of the greats. At least there are 84 of us taking a stand against the masses. Bring on more.
Might be my favorite song and band.
in the service of the king............
The. Only. Band. That. EVER. Mattered. Only the Who came close.
Husker Du. "All This I've Done For You." And 11 people never died at one of their concerts.
Great song the clash personified rocknroll
One of my favorite songs by. The clash ❤
Still the best Album, great music guys, made all of us, that's many, so freaking rapt!
As far as musicianship is concerned the clash are miles ahead of sex pistols. They didn't only know how to play unlike the pistols they were brilliant at that.
The Sex Pistols were a manufactured band. A joke compared to The Clash.
How can you compare band with just one album with Clash? NEVER MIND is better then CLASH's first but LONDON CALLING beats many,many albums
@@anfrankogezamartincic1161 ALL
@@SorenKk damn right,LONDON CALLING is ...well,i go a litlle emotional,i was 13 when i got it as a present from my mom,that was a surprise! I was too young then,i loved the music but didn't understood the lyrics right because my english was worse then bad. CARD CHEAT is still my favorite among all the classics. Great album,great band,they deserved more
@@anfrankogezamartincic1161 It resonates with certain people, glad yer one, nice to know you brother
Underrated ode to vanity. All time.
best song on London Calling
PURE MUSIC HERE ..
Ngl I’ve never heard of this song or band until I started playing a JoJo tabletop RPG to find songs for gamblers now I’m hooked on this song. Thank you.
Ooh, doing a D'arcy chapter?
@@Ramonatho actually it’s for my character himself 😀
The compulsion to sing this in a dead office is addictive.
You know, you know…
What an absolute timeless masterpiece this is…..❤
The best Clash song by far. Absolutely brilliant energy.
Great music, great lyrics, and a vocal track that doesn't sound like a toothless alcoholic heroin addict with a paralysed tongue. And that piano ... four minutes of perfection.
Fight me. I'm still not sure if Strummer was singing (I use the term loosely here) in English.
The singing is great. It is passionate and note clear. Always loved this one. The coupling of a tragic story with a lovely melody is why popular music was invented.
it's all double-tracked - a simple trick, but so effective
Neither one was a particularly audible singer. Strummer had great tone and passion and grit in his voice. It worked better on record than live. The Clash were made by their commitment as much as anything. Strummer was a middle class guy who could've sold out, but said F it. People weren't quite as cynical then. They still thought the monster could be changed with enough effort.
This Song is Fireeeeeee
Amazing, what an absolute poet.
Off of London calling:
1. The card cheat
2. Clampdown
3. Death or Glory
4. London Calling
5.Train in Vain
6. Lovers rock
7.Guns of Brixton
Hard to make a bad list off of London Calling, mine needs to Include Lost in the Supermarket and Guns of Brixton.
What about Spanish bombs
London Calling stays at the first spot imho, Can pump my body with energy anytime.
Jimmy jazz is also cool
Masterpiece
Just ordered the CD on Amazon. Had on vinyl back in early 80's great album by the Clash.
No idea why, but i always liked this song from since i was a kid.
I like this more than a friend
Uhuru
Amazing song
Anyone else got this pegged for their funeral?
Death or glory for me m8!!
I do now!!!
My Way for sure but I wouldn't mind a playlist
4 my wedding
I do bro, I do
Fun and happiness. Good job. Love, from Albuquerque.
The Clash were my favorite band when I was 17, but this song passed by in favor of the other hipper and more punk rock songs. Now of course, I think it's brilliant. It's weird when young men can write songs that are more relevant to older men. They can see what's coming though.
I wasn't a ballad guy, though I did love Stay Free on Give Em Enough Rope. Mick Jones was a masterful ballad writer. Not sure why it vaporized when he went solo, but it seems to have. It was that proximity to Strummer that kept him grounded and emotional in his writing. The melody is gorgeous and haunting, and yet seems pretty original. Don't know too many like it. Exhibition of true talent.
Uncelebrated, but a sleeper re-hit in the making. Younger generations are going to find this as they go back into music history looking for meaning. Bands should cover this tune, except it will blow away their own material.
Favorite song from the Best double album ever. I love EXILE, LADYLAND, TROUT MASK, ZEN ARCADE, DOUBLE NICKELS, DAYDREAM NATION, PHISICAL GRAFFITTI and some more, but LONDON CALLING and IT'S ALIVE (Ramones) were my first touch with double albums. Still love & liste to iz, not a weak song, it's the soundtrack of my youth
Physical Graffiti is Precious Roy's favourite
@@FloppyRodrigo respect man,it's a fantastic choice. I love single albums better because double album is a great challenge,and i love my albums under 40 minutes,enjoy music,don't overthink
Sure. Blonde on Blonde is the greatest record in human history.
@@herbertrichard614 love BLONDE ON BLONDE,but that one came later in my life
get fired, get in trouble, be brave and never stop fighting
Gigantes!!
The music is so Springsteeny, it's always a shock when the vocals kick in. 😄
I understand like four words but sing this song a lot.
One of my 10 favorites songs
Gavin Proud of your boy brought me here
The Clash band inspiration the latinoamerican bands soda stereo maná Caifanes,the Clash for ever
Esta musica. Es bestial
Brillante!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TGMS
If your not showing your children and kids and cats the clash your not keeping them alive do your part the time wont come again
Eres un genio. Tu componias las letras. Y eso es de un lector impresionante. Te gustaba leer mucho para siempre para mí joe
Thanks Gavin Mcinnes
This fucking song is fantastic
Too bad the Clash couldn't play The Card Cheat on live gigs because there's a lots of instruments, in studio were played "Irish horns", Gallagher on the piano, but definitely one of the best songs, another gem sung by Jonesy. Each of us has a "king", master or vice that rules our lives and largely determines them.
mamma mia che ti ritrovo...
El mejor f del mundo
De The Clash a Los Bunkers, precioso tema
The best.... what lyrics
just, wow !!
Toma bênção 😅😅😅
This song has a very strong story behind it
This song has a very strong story behind it you can actually visualise it in your mind if you sit there on your own look up stare at your ceiling or wherever you are you can make your story out of
@@andygoodacre6689 i am also 15 and i know all about gambling and dying lol
Excellent song. Personally i think it would fit better on Sandinista.
I can see that..only about a year apart..lots of similar ideas.
Yep, right after 'Up In Heaven (Not Only Here)'.
Mass q heavi
Abba I am every God but lucifer amen
Your lover...
Sure man,
Everything is gonna be all right...
almost crying... fuckin underrated
Bregazão😅😅😅3:51
Its one of those songs where you think how did they come up with that ?