One of the first Oi! bands, Cock Sparrer was playing loud, raw, Cockney working-class anthems as early as the first wave of British punk, although record company difficulties prevented them from issuing much material until the early '80s, when the Oi!movement was well underway. The group formed in London's East End in 1975, originally as a hard-edged pub rock combo in the vein of Dr. Feelgood. Four of the members -- vocalist Colin McFaull, guitarist Mick Beaufoy, bassist Steve Burgess, and drummer Steve Bruce -- had been schoolmates since age 11, and had been playing together in cover bands three years prior. They were joined by rhythm guitarist Garrie Lammin (Burgess' cousin), and soon began playing the Bridgehouse Pub in Canning Town on a regular basis.
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Cock Sparrer
There's something we both know
You're meant for me but even so
If I offered you the chance
You'd probably still say no
I've got to get it through to you
You know you really want me to
You've ignored me from the start
You stuck-up, two-faced tart.
You can't fight fate
I should ask you for a date
I know some day you'll come for me
But I just can't wait
You're really messing me about
When I come in you're going out
It should be tearing me apart
You stuck-up, two-faced tart
[Bridge]
You'll fall in love with me, I guarantee
I've had enough of your lies and your abuses
Me, I'm your destiny
I don't want any more hair-wash excuses
It's oh, so sad
It's driving me mad
What's wrong with me
I ain't that bad
I can't take more
I'm kicking down your door
When you're alone in the dark
You stuck-up, two-faced tart