Kinks - Announcements From Preservation Act Ii - Текст песни

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 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!"