The Jam - Town Called Malice 

a 73 year old English geezer here, half drunk, thinking of better days, up and dancing! cheers everyone!!

One of the greatest songs ever written about being British working class. Love to each and everyone of you.

''To either cut down beer or the kid's new gear is a big decision in a town called Malice'', what a genius line.

I am a 68 year old and I absolutely adore this band, the music is timeless, rock on Paul

„Stop apologising for the things you’ve never done“ Important words. Beautiful song

As a 14 year old boy living in London my mates kind of bully me for listening to older music and liking older things but they don’t understand how good this is they miss out on oasis the stone roses going to football and pubs and listening to older people who give you the best advice

British bands of that time gave the best running social commentary. I miss those days.

I remember reading they refused to even try to change their sound to appeal to the American market, and were pissed off even at the idea of it. I always respected that. They reached plenty of Americans with their own style, me included.

Pure genius at every level. Feel privileged to have been a young person when bands like the Jam, the Stranglers, Blondie, the Clash, the Pistols [the list is endless] were the mainstream musical staple diet. Oh how things have changed.

I'm russian, it's 2017 now and i still listening that amazing song. UK music one love

That music had an edge to it, angry youthful, urgent and loud. You just had to take notice. Weller’s voice, the hard British accent, just perfect for the turbulent times. Brilliant.

Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know And quit running for the runaway bus 'cause those rosy days are few And stop apologizing for the things you've never done 'Cause time is short and life is cruel but it's up to us to change This town called malice Rows and rows of disused milk floats stand dying in the dairy yard And a hundred lonely housewives clutch empty milk bottles to their hearts Hanging out their old love letters on the line to dry It's enough to make you stop believing when tears come fast and furious In a town called malice, yeah Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba, oh Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Struggle after struggle, year after year The atmosphere's a fine blend of ice, I'm almost stone cold dead In a town called malice, ooh yeah A whole street's belief in Sunday's roast beef Gets dashed against the Co-op To either cut down on beer or the kid's new gear It's a big decision in a town called malice, ooh yeah The ghost of a steam train, echoes down my track It's at the moment bound for nowhere Just going round and round, oh Playground kids and creaking swings Lost laughter in the breeze I could go on for hours and I probably will But I'd sooner put some joy back In this town called malice, yeah In this town called malice, yeah In this town called malice, ooh yeah

Dedicated to all the people who were unemployed during the Thatcher years all 3.3 million of them.

My dad introducing me to this type of music was probably the best thing he’s ever done... I may only be 18 but thank god for the Mods!

Paul Weller was a brilliant songwriter in the Jam. He's wrote some really good songs since the Jam, but for me when he was in the Jam he made songs that your ordinary person could relate to. Great energy, great melodies and great lyrics.

Me 66 and hubby 71, just saw in Edinburgh. Was fabulous.He didn't disappoint!!!

Quality song. I miss British songs like this being made.

I don't know you....but the fact you are even here...now....makes you a friend of mine....I fucking mean it.....you aren't alone....I swear it....you like these lads, I like you....Don't give up man!....keep fighting...

Weller. You’re a bloody genius. May you live till you’re a hundred and still write great songs!!!

Just re-watched Billy Elliot and the dance montage with Town Called Malice. Forgot how great this song is and what a great piece of film making that sequence is. The anger and frustration of Billy expressed through dance while listening to the biting lyrics with subtly upbeat music and rhythm of the Jam. That's a lot to get right in one 3 minute section of film and they nailed it.

The image of Dwight making his Sandwich from TWD is stuck in my head lol

The year Elvis died The Jam saved us all

I remember as a kid living on a council estate, this song going into the charts at number 1, was so relateable to working class life, an absolute classic that takes me back to a time and place.

Is that Noel and Liam Gallagher father?

My dad made my middle name weller because of this band

Best lines - ever: *_Stop apologising for the things you've never done_* *_'Cos time is short and life is cruel_* *_But it's up to us to change..._*

Absolutely brilliant song. Ironically, it is joyous in sound but lyrically quite dark. Definitely one of the best songs of all time IMHO. Paul Weller is amazingly talented: not only is the Jam stupendous, his solo work and that on the Style Council are amazing, too.

How many are here after watching “Billy Elliott”?

London born and raised (1967), grew up listening to The Jam, The Clash, Undertones, Squeeze and all the New Wave, Mod Revival, Ska etc. Now getting nostalgic during Covid-19 lockdown evoking memories of going to school on my Vespa 150 Supersport 1969 reg. I could go on but you get the point. A shout out to any teens here listening especially from overseas who may be new to this vintage/genre - Buckle up and enjoy the ride !

One of the best songs ever written an all time classic

I'm glad Far From Home reminded me about this song. Such a classic!

My youth - Memories. Walking into a pub, hearing this and dancing...finger snapping, head moving - those were the days.

britains best are you listenig rubber lips pure proper working class band soul boys elect keep the faith weller

Who came here from Billy Elliot?

I grew up with music like this....better days than this goddam mess we have today....

I want to hear this driving through London, in a tiny car, sitting on the left side in the front seat and feeling all jet lagged from a cross-atlantic flight.

if you aren't headbopping to this you aren't human.

fifa 2004 ...

A real British tune ❤️

The soul sound of this song is legandry. 👊 The beat, the bass lines and guitar chops 🤘✌️💛🇦🇺

"Stop Dreamin' Of The Quiet Life 'Cause It's The One We'll Never Know". That's as great as Shakespeare. This one and Costello's Get Happy is the pinnacle of Motown /R&R.

Legendary

What a English classic!!!

that's it, that's how i want my hair...

Makes me proud to be English. Aiye lad.

Who is watching during Covid isolation ?

Quality song. I miss British songs like this being made. LOVE THIS BAND WHY DID THEY SPLIT? LONG LIVE the jam I'm here out of my personality and sheer interest in the 1980's.

The Walking Dead Season 7 episode 3

The song used in the trailer for every British movie.

Brilliant music..inspiring lyrics. How can anyone dislike. To my mind it's perfect. This one never gets old. If they ain't getting through to you, you obviously ain't listening.

It's time for a new Mod revival

58 year old Mod saw the Jam at the very start of there time and a few more years later top Band 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

I'm here out of my personality and sheer interest in the 1980's.

Fifa 2004 ,and now the walking dead.

What's worse; people finding this song off of FIFA or off of the thing The Firm?

Bought this single when it came out from a little record shop in Purley. Took it into the 5th yr common room at school the next day an day and felt the dogs bollocks. Great band and one of the sound tracks of my youth. I do feel sorry that music seems less important as a part of growing up now.

OMG ...love this song...21yrs old in Ireland best days of our lives!! just didnt know it :) Simply the greatest band of them all total legends Fifa 2004 ️️

The 80s had the BEST music. EVER.

You just don't get quality songs like this anymore.

This is still one of my all time favorite songs.

Dwight is going help daryl mark my words

Fifa 2004 ❤️❤️🤙🏻

The song used in every single trailer for a British movie.

This and Wildwood are the Weller masterpieces. Thank you to Weller, Buckler & the unforgettable Mr. Foxton for those early Thatcher years when, indeed, you saved us.

even here Paul Weller is awesome. A true talent.

Growing up in Los Angeles California and being a Mod was the funniest time ever. We rode to the Rose parade with 317 scooters for new year's in 1984 it was epic

Why do the 🇬🇧make the best music?

The most upbeat thoroughly depressing song ever...

Fifa 2004 and Billy Elliot.

FIFA 04 and still listening 10 years later in 2014 :)

Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know And quit running for that runaway bus 'cause those rosy days are few And stop apologizing for the things you've never done 'Cause time is short and life is cruel but it's up to us to change This town called malice Rows and rows of disused milk floats stand dying in the dairy yard And a hundred lonely housewives clutch empty milk bottles to their hearts Hanging out their old love letters on the line to dry It's enough to make you stop believing when tears come fast and furious In a town called malice, yeah Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba Struggle after struggle, year after year The atmosphere's a fine blend of ice, I'm almost stone cold dead In a town called malice, ooh yeah A whole street's belief in Sunday's roast beef Gets dashed against the Co-op To either cut down on beer or the kid's new gear It's a big decision in a town called malice, ooh yeah The ghost of a steam train, echoes down my track It's at the moment bound for nowhere Just going round and round, oh Playground kids and creaking swings Lost laughter in the breeze I could go on for hours and I probably will But I'd sooner put some joy back In this town called malice, yeah In this town called malice, yeah In this town called malice, ooh yeah

It's the easy street... Only true fans know😂

I am sure this was in Billy Elliott. When he is dancing around.......up the street?. 😂😂👍🏽👍🏽 without doubt one of the greatest tracks ever written. ...ENGLISH AND PROUD

This meant something to me back in 82 as a teenager.

"Town Called Malice" Better stop dreaming of the quiet life 'Cos it's the one we'll never know And quit running for that runaway bus 'Cos those rosey days are few And...stop apologising for the things you've never done 'Cos time is short and life is cruel But it's up to us to change This town called Malice Rows and rows of disused milk floats Stand dying in the dairy yard And a hundred lonely housewives Clutch empty milk bottles to their hearts Hanging out their old love letters on the line to dry It's enough to make you stop believing When tears come fast and furious In a town called Malice Struggle after struggle, year after year The atmosphere's a fine blend of ice I'm almost stone cold dead In a town called Malice A whole street's belief in Sunday's roast beef Gets dashed against the co-op To either cut down on beer or the kids' new gear It's a big decision in a town called Malice The ghost of a steam train echoes down my track It's at the moment bound for nowhere Just going 'round and 'round Playground kids and creaking swings Lost laughter in the breeze I could go on for hours and I probably will But I'd sooner put some joy back In this town called Malice

LUTON TOWN SONG PREMIER LEAGUE!!😀😀

“Whole street’s belief in Sunday’s roast beef, get dashed against the Co-op” So British

Old mod 54 now just experiencing a break up and this is my go to.. Thank you Paul weller, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler

Seeing the legend Paul tomorrow...can't wait x bucket list 👍

I was mod when the jam was going living in Luton I worked on doors always wearing mod gear mohair suit Chelsea boots or jam shoes Ben Sherman shirts gold tie slide gold pin chain on collar late 70s early 80s great times use to spend all day Saturday at carnaby street London

No film or shitty TV programme brought me here. I just came back for the nostalgia of my youth. A pure gem this one.

If there's a top ten bass lines on yt, I would expect this to be in it.

This really swings! I discovered The Jam just a few minutes ago and it feels good to enjoy this song for the first time, 40 years after it released :D

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without doubt one of the greatest tracks ever written. ...ENGLISH AND PROUD

This stopped kept Golden Brown by the Stranglers from being a number 1 single. Two great songs.

Stop apologising for the things you've never done

The 70s and 80s really were the peak of human musical artistry.

You can never get bored from listening to this song. So simple so raw so sophisticated so accomplished

The best opening of an episode ever!

You can't help but want to start dancing when you listen to this song

Greatest turn it up loud song of all time !

Cannot believe at 49 years old Im just discovering this band. Swear to you, here in the states, not a single soul introduced me to this band. WTH man !!! The clash? yes of course the Smiths? Absolutely the cure? decades ago etc etc etc the list goes on and on of amazing British bands I've indulged in but NO ONE introduced me to this wonderful band? Are you serious?I repeat ... WTH man!!! The only song that sounds somewhat familiar is 'that's entertainment' and yet cannot place where I've heard it. I'm sickened (for missing them) yet elated (for finally discovering them) by this experience. Better late than never I guess. Smh in disbelief.

Making a sandwich to this

I overheard this while wife was watching The Walking Dead. I don't get that show but she is addicted. She got annoyed when I had to sing it out and then explain The Jam to her, before going back to my business.

Who is here from The Walking Dead?

the way he says 'stop apologizing' is cooler than anything i'll ever do

Classic track ,I'll never get bored listening to it , Paul weller is such a great wordsmith ,

The people who disliked this need a COVID test, because they’ve got no taste..

Song based on what happens when the Tories take over.