Kinks Announcements from Preservation act ii Lyrics:
Announcement 1 (track 1)
"It has been rumored that a new People's Army
has been formed by a certain 'Commander Black'. A
few minor incidents have already been reported,
and further unconfirmed reports suggest that this
is a definite attempt to overthrow the present
government which is led by Mr. Flash.
"We would like to stress that these are only
unconfirmed rumors, but we will of course bring
you up-to-date news and information on these
reports as they come in. Meanwhile we do urge the
population not to panic and to remain calm during
the crisis."
Please stay tuned to this station for further
bulletins.
Announcement 2 (track 5)
Announcer 1: "In just a few moments, Mr.
Black is due to address the people. We are now
going over to live coverage of his speech."
Announcer 2: "Well the scenes here are
absolutely indescribable. I've personally never
seen anything like it before. A crowd of around,
what, thirty-thousand people have been waiting all
day for the arrival of Mr. Black and his
entourage. And it is expected that one of the main
topics of his speech this evening will be the
controversial Anti-(something) Corruption Bill,
which Mr. Black wants brought into effect
immediately to put an end to the current
widespread decline in public moral standards.
"And, just a minute, there he is. I can see
Mr. Black now. He's surrounded by, of course, all
his bodyguards. (something) the crowd is growing
wild with excitement -- it's clapping, it's
cheering -- as Mr. Black finally makes his way on
[ Find more Lyrics on http://mp3lyrics.org/2umg ]that far side onto the platform. And now -- yes,
there he is -- he's about to speak.
Announcement 3 (track 11) "News has just
reached us of a major victory for Mr. Black and
the People's Army. The battle took place on the
outskirts of a small village somewhere in the
Northern Zone. Casualties on both sides are
reported to have been very high, indeed. And our
on-the-spot correspondent describes the fighting
as some of the fiercest in living memory. No
quarter has been shown on either side."
Announcement 4 (track 17) "At Six A.M. this
morning the victorious People's Army overthrew the
corrupt regime that has been ruling over our
country. It is reported that Mr. Flash and his
gang were all been taken prisoner. They have been
taken to a secret hideout where they will be tried
for treason by a People's Court."
Announcement 5 (track 20) "A state of
emergency was declared by the government at Eight
A.M. today. It was stated that this step has been
taken in the interest of national security. And
the emergency measures set out in today's
announcement will remain in force for an
indefinite period.
"Curfew will take effect as from this
evening, and will operate between Nine P.M. and
Six A.M. each day. The curfew will be enforce by
patrols from the People's Army, and severe
penalties are to be imposed on anyone found on the
streets during the daily curfew period.
"Food rationing is to be introduced
immediately, and shops will only be allowed to
open for a period of three hours each day.
Restrictions on the use of petrol start
immediately. Restrictions on the use of
electricity, gas and water will also be announced
shortly.
"All places of public entertainment will be
closed until further notice. All television
channels are now closed down, and radio broadcasts
will operate on this channel only.
"And now, here is the People's Choir singing
the new nation anthem, which led our victorious
troops into battle!"
Lyrics: Announcements from Preservation act ii, Kinks [end]