The Times — Whatever Happened to Thamesbeat?

[Verse 1] Cast your mind back to '78 On the dole queue with the rest of your mates £14.50 for the rest of the week But spending 3 pounds on a Pistols LP Get the music press for the trend of the weeks Whatever happened to Thamesbeat? [Verse 2] Wonderful game for the trendies to play Out of bondage, into a suit the next day Take new hearts in being a pleaser or a boyfriend And singing lots of love cause they suddenly don't offend Where have all the power poppers gone? Whatever happened to Thamesbeat? [Chorus] (2x) La la la lalala La la lalala La la la Thamesbeat [Verse 3] The music peers(?) stepped in on the scene Tried to make a killing on the next big thing But by this time the killer blow up in doubt Cause nothing outdates fashion fast as fashion itself So where have all the power poppers gone? Whatever happened to Thamesbeat? [Chorus] (2x) La la la lalala La la lalala La la la Thamesbeat [Bridge] Another teenage fashion Made to measure by displeasure Disillusioned with hate and anger Safety pins and studded black leather Power pop Beauty ??? fluffy hair Power pop Black suits and black ties Power pop People wishing they'd been there Power pop Fashion outdates itself Fashion outdates itself Fashion outdates itself