Johnny Reggae Songtext
von Runnin' Riot

You use to see him down in Leicester Square
Mixed up suit he had filthy hair
Played harmonica in Limbo for his tea and fare
Drank too much but I could not care

Johnny Reggae could not see
Johnny Reggae could not see
Johnny Reggae could not see
Never stopped him smiling at me

He wore a badge from the Paradise Isle
Grinned a lot he had a toothless smile
Broke no laws appeared on no files
Spent his nights upon the pavement tiles


Johnny Reggae could not see
Johnny Reggae could not see
Johnny Reggae could not see
Never stopped him smiling at me

Said it started with some rookie police
Lucky right hand knocked him down to his feet
Dragged him legless to the soundproof cell
No one but the dead could hear his yell
Gave him what they gave to troublesome niggers

Hope some night when there′s me and thee
Behind those bastards in a blind alley
Black of night their eyes won't see
Who dealt a dose of brutality

Johnny Reggae could not see
Johnny Reggae could not see
Johnny Reggae could not see
Never stopped their brutality