Borstal Boy

The Story Of

David Clarke

Set to music performed by

The Asylum Seekers

Based on the book

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ISBN 97809547324

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Introduction

Borstal Boy

A Punk Rock Opera based on the story as told in David Clarke’s book,“Converted on LSD”.

This tells the story of David Clarke known as Clarky, a former criminal graduating from Dover Borstal, in 1968.

After which he had a three year career of undetected crime until arrested, but not by the police.

Clarky tells how his life was changed overnight after an encounter with God who spoke to him during a bad experience on LSD.

The opera tells of his life as a teenager, experiences as a criminal and life in Borstal. It ends with an encouraging note telling how others may find life’s fulfilment, as he has done, through listening to Clarky’s story.

Teenage Kicks

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The Undertones

Are teenage dreams so hard to beat?

Every time she walks down the street

Another girl in the neighbourhood

Wish she was mine, she looks so good

I wanna hold you, wanna hold you tight

Get teenage kicks right through the night Alright

I’m gonna call her on the telephone

Invite her over cos I’m all alone

I need excitement and I need it bad

And it’s the best I’ve ever had

David as a teenager got his kicks from dabbling with electronics motor bikes and petty crime. He then meets Sue his first love.

Love Song

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The Damned

I’ll be the ticket if you’re my collector

I’ve got the fare if you’re my inspector

I’ll be the luggage, if you’ll be the porter

I’ll be the parcel if you’ll be my sorter

Just for you here’s a love song

Just for you here’s a love song

And it makes me glad to say

It’s been a lovely day

And it’s okay

I’ll be the mail, you’ll be the guard

I’ll be the ink on your season ticket card

I’ll be the rubbish, you’ll be the bin

I’ll be the paint on the sign if you’ll be the tin

David would do any thing for her, he absolutely doted on her.

Strangle Hold On Me

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UK Subs

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Gotta do a dance And it goes like this

Yeah, some little girls

got a hold on me She’s only 13

but, oh, so sweet

Got me down on my knees

Got a stranglehold on me

She puts her arms around me like a vice

It’s, oh, so painful but nice

But I can only take once or twice

Got a stranglehold on me

Got a stranglehold on me

Got a stranglehold on me

Got a stranglehold on me

Stranglehold

At this stage Dave was 16 years old and Sue was just 15 (1965)

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Sue

Ever Fallen In Love

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The Buzzcocks

You spurn my natural emotions

You make me feel I’m dirt And I’m hurt

And if I start a commotion

I run the risk of losing you And that’s worse

Ever fallen in love?

In love with someone

Ever fallen in love? (Love…)

In love with someone

You shouldn’t’ve fallen in love with

I can’t see much of a future

Unless we find out what’s to blame

What a shame

And we won’t be together much longer

Unless we realize that we are the same

You disturb my natural emotions

You make me feel I’m dirt

And I’m hurt

And if I start a commotion

I’ll only end up losing you

And that’s worse

Ever fallen in love with someone

You shouldn’t’ve fallen in love with…

Dave had ramped up his petty crimes and Sue became increasingly unhappy.

Did You No Wrong

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Sex Pistols

I don’t mind the things that you say

I don’t even mind going out of my way

try and do these things for you

Why should I do it our love is untrue

Well, I did you no wrong

I did you no wrong

Going out of my head

I ain’t seen you off the screen

But those films are my dreams

And I can’t take much more of you

‘Cause the bog is no place to see your face

Oh can’t you see I’m out of my head

Oh can’t you see I’m a little insane

Oh can’t you see going out of my head

Oh can’t you see I’m really dead

Going down, down, out of my head

I did you no wrong

I did you no wrong

I did you no wrong

I did you no wrong

I did you no wrong

Going out of my head

I did you no wrong

I did you no wrong!

Out of my head

Dave could not understand what he had done wrong.

Jilted John

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Jilted John

I’ve been going out with a girl, her name is Julie

But last night she said to me,

when we were watching telly

( This is what she said)

She said listen John,

I love you But there’s this bloke, I fancy

I don’t want to two time you,

so it’s the end for you and me

Who’s this bloke I asked her

Goooooordon, she replied

Not THAT puff, I said dismayed

Yes but he’s no puff she cried

(He’s more of a man than you’ll ever be)

Here we go, two three four

I was so upset that I cried, all the way to the chip shop

When I came out there was Gordon, standing at the bus stop

(And guess who was with him?

Yeah, Julie, and they were both laughing at me)

Oh, she is cruel and heartless to pack me for Gordon

Just cos he’s better looking than me

Just cos he’s cool and trendy

But I know he’s a moron,

Gordon is a moron

Gordon is a moron,

Gordon is a moron

Here we go, two three four

Oh she’s a slag and he’s a creep She’s a tart,

he’s very cheap She is a slut, he thinks he’s tough

She is a bitch, he is a puff

Yeah yeah, it’s not fair Yeah yeah, it’s not fair

(I’m so upset)

I’m so upset, I’m so upset,

yeah yeah

(I ought to smash his face in.)

(Yeah, but he’s bigger than me. In’t he?)

(I know, I’ll get my mate Barry to hit him.

He’d flatten him)

(Yeah but Barry’s a mate of Gordon’s in’e?)

(Oh well, I don’t care)

I don’t care, I don’t care, Cause she’s a slag and he’s a creep

she’s a tart,

he’s very cheap

she is a slut,

he thinks he’s tough......

Sue finally had to dump Dave. Dave instead of going to the chip shop drove off into the night on his brothers Lamberetta !

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Brothers Scooter

I’m An Upstart

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Angelic Upstarts

We don’t need to be clever to learn your lies

We only have to listen, open up our eyes

Try to be honest, get kicked in the face

But if you cheat you’re just a rat in the race

I’m an upstart

Hey whatcha gonna do

I’m an upstart

Listen I’m talking to you

Seek out an identity

You alienate society

Face the facts, why not admit it

How can you be outrageous

when your mother won’t allow it?

Dave goes off the rails and became a ruthless

and selfish full time juvenile. He had no regard for family, friends or the law.

Staring At The Rude Boys

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The Ruts

It’s a very small world in the middle of a crowd

the room gets dark when the music gets loud

treble cuts thru’ when the rhythm takes the bite

but there’s no room to move

‘cause the floor is packed tight

A voice shouts loud

‘we’ll never surrender’

a voice in the crowd

‘never surrender’

A hand in the crowds flying propaganda:

‘never surrender, we’ll never surrender’

The skins in the corner are staring at the bar

the rude boys are dancing to some heavy heavy ska

it’s getting so hot people are dripping with sweat

the punks in the corner are speeding like a jet

Staring at the rude boys

staring at the rude boys

dancing with the rude boys

dancing with the rude boys

staring at the rude boys

staring at the rude boys...

A bunch of peers march in on the dm’s

with some standing there saluting the air

they wanna be pirates but the sea is not calm

tattooed crossbows on their arm

A voice shouts loud

‘we’ll never surrender’

a voice in the crowd

‘never surrender’

Another hand fly fly propaganda,

propaganda, propaganda

The lights come alive in a blinding flash

dance floor clears as the mutants clash

everyone leaves when the heavy’s arrive

someone hits the floor, someone takes a dive

Staring at the rude boys

staring at the rude boys

dancing with the rude boys

dancing with the rude boys

staring at the rude boys

staring at the rude boys...

Staring at the rude boys

staring at the rude boys

dancing with the rude boys

dancing with the rude boys

staring at the rude boys

staring at the rude boys...

(fighting)

We’ll never surrender x 8

Dave found solice with the local and district Rude Boys (Mods). His original friends (including his band) had rejected him. This in turn only served to fuel his lawless activities, including ....

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Riots at the Bank Holidays

Ready Steady Go

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Generation X

Ready, Steady Go

I’m not in love with television

I’m not in love with the radio

I’m not in love with the Kings Road

Because I’m in love with Cathy McGowan - she said

Ready steady go - all things she said

Ready steady go - wasn’t it fabulous

Ready (ready) steady (steady) go

I’m not in love with Juke Box Jury

I’m not in love with thank you Lucky stars

I’m not in love with T’T’T’Twiggy

Because I’m in love with Cathy McGowan - she said

Ready steady go - all things she said

Ready steady go - wasn’t it fabulous

Ready (ready) steady (steady) go

I’m still in love with the Beatles

I was in love with the Stones, no satisfaction

I was in love with Bobby Dylan

Because I’m in love with Rock’n’Roll

Ready steady go - all things she said

Ready steady go - wasn’t it fabulous

Ready (ready) steady (steady) go

Ready steady go!

Go! Go! Go!

Ready steady go!

Ready steady Who

Ready steady Stone

Go! Go Go Go

After leaving Dover Borstal, in 1968 Dave was ready for anything. He felt untouchable living life to the full, on the rampage of promiscuousness sex , recreation drug taking, more criminality and didn’t even contemplate the consequences.

Nice and Sleazy

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Stranglers

We came across the west sea

We didn’t have much idea

of the Kind of climate waiting

We used our hands for guidance

Like the children of a preacher

Like a dry tree seeking water

Or a daughter

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Nice ‘n’ sleazy does it

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Does it does it does it every time

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Does it does it does it every time

Nice ‘n’ sleazy does it

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Does it does it does it every time

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Does it does it does it every time

Nice ‘n’ sleazy does it

An angel came from outside

Had no halo had no father

With a coat of many colours

He spoke of brothers many

Wine and women song a plenty

He began to write a chapter In history

Nice ‘n’ sleazy

Nice ‘n’ sleazy does it

Nice ‘n’ sleazy does it

Nice ‘n’ sleazy does it

Does it every time

Using his new found knowledge from Borstal, Dave the Borstal Graduate, realised that dirty dealings achieved what ever he desired at the time and lived of his reputation.

Pretty Vacant

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The Sex Pistols

There’s no point in asking

You’ll get no reply

Oh just remember a don’t decide

I got no reason it’s all too much

You’ll always find us out to lunch

Oh we’re so pretty

Oh so pretty we’re vacant

Oh we’re so pretty

Oh so pretty

A vacant

Don’t ask us to attend

‘cos we’re not all there

Oh don’t pretend ‘cos I don’t care

I don’t believe illusions

‘cos too much is real

So stop your cheap comment

‘cos we know what we feel

Oh we’re so pretty

Oh so pretty we’re vacant

Oh we’re so pretty

Oh so pretty we’re vacant

Ah but now and we don’t care

There’s no point in asking

You’ll get no reply

Oh just remember a don’t decide

I got no reason it’s all too much

You’ll always find me out to lunch

We’re out on lunch

Dave had no care for others and obviously lived life in a selfish way.

Where’s Captain Kirk

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Spizzenergi

I was beamed aboard the starship Enterprise

What I felt what I saw was a total surprise

I looked around and wondered can this be

Or is this the start of my insanity

Oh but it’s true

As we went warp factor 2

And I met all of the crew

Where’s Captain Kirk

I went to the bridge and we were tossed about

In the storm of the vortex I was hit with a doubt

I saw in a dream in a memory of mine

Was it you was it me who was in all the time

Spock pulled me through

As we went warp factor 2

And someone I saw I knew

Who’s Captain Kirk

So when I awoke from the dangers of space

I looked and I saw a familiar face

The time warp in space made a change in me

For I was the captain and the captain was me

Yes it’s so true

As we went warp factor 2

The changes I had been through

As Captain Kirk

I’m Captain Kirk

Then Dave had a bad trip on LSD. It was too much for him to hande. His whole world had suddenly collapesed around him. During this trip and as a last resourt Dave called out to Jesus and he was answered.

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Buck Herald Headline News

I Fought The Law

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The Clash

Breakin’ rocks in the hot sun

I fought the law and the law won (twice)

I needed money ‘cause I had none

I fought the law and the law won (twice)

I left my baby and it feels so bad

Guess my race is run

She’s the best girl that I ever had

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won.

Robbin’ people with a six-gun

I fought the law and the law won (twice)

I miss my baby and I miss my fun,

I fought the law and the law won (twice)

I miss my baby and I feel so sad

I guess my race is run

She’s the best girl that I ever had

I fought the law and the law won

I fought the law and the law won.

I fought the law and the law won (7 times)

All laws had finally caught up with Dave he was in repentantant mood.

Borstal Breakout

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Sham 69

I’m sitting in this cell for something I didn’t do

And all I can think of is baby I think of you

Don’t worry baby coming back for you

There’s gonna be a borstal breakout

There’s gonna be a borstal breakout

There’s gonna be a borstal breakout

There’s gonna be a borstal breakout

Now I’ve got the chance I don’t care about what I do

When I done them things I done them just for you

And now I’m getting out coming back for you

There’s gonna be a borstal breakout

There’s gonna be a borstal breakout

There’s gonna be a borstal breakout

There’s gonna be a borstal breakout

Well now I’m over the wall I’m nearly home

I’m coming through that door coming back to you

Now I’m nearly home nearly back for you

There’s gonna be a Borstal Breakout

Dave had broken out of his own “Borstal Condition”.

Should I Stay Or Should I Go ?

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The Clash

Oh yeeeeeaaaaah Wooh!

Darling you got

to let me know

Should I stay or should I go?

If you say that you are mine

I’ll be here ’til the end of time

So you got to let me know

Should I stay or should I go?

Always tease tease tease

You’re happy when I’m on my knees

One day is fine, next day is black

So if you want me off your back

Well come on and let me know

Should I stay or should I go?

Should I stay or should I go now?

Should I stay or should I go now?

If I go there will be trouble

An’ if I stay it will be double

So come on and let me know!

This indecision’s bugging me

Esta indecision me molesta

If you don’t want me, set me free

Si no me quieres, librame

Exactly whom I’m supposed to be

Dime que tengo que ser

Don’t you know which clothes even fit me?

¿sabes que ropas me quedan?

Come on and let me know

Me tienes que decir

Should I cool it or should I blow?

¿me debo ir o quedarme?

Split!

Yo me enfrio o lo sufro

Should I stay or should I go now?

yo me enfrio o lo sufro

Should I stay or should I go now?

yo me enfrio o lo sufro

If I go there will be trouble

Si me voy - va a haber peligro

And if I stay it will be double

Si me quedo es doble

So you gotta let me know

Pero me tienes que decir

Should I cool it or should I go?

yo me enfrio o lo sufro

Should I stay or should I go now?

yo me enfrio o lo sufro

If I go there will be trouble

Si me voy - va a haber peligro

And if I stay it will be double

Si me quedo es doble

So you gotta let me know

Pero me tienes que decir

Should I stay or should I go?

Dave had the choice to continue as before or to follow a new path.

Feelin’ Alright With The Crew

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999

Time out the boys are rarin’ to go

Tonight it’s gonna be a hell of a show

You think you’ve got something to prove

Just wait see who makes the first move

Your boots fit the occasion tonight

Tank up everything’s going just right now

Feelin’ alright with the crew

Feelin’ alright with the crew

Feelin’ alright with the crew

Feelin’ alright with the crew

I’ve got my blood in my hair

And I want to smash you in the face so

What’s the point in all this blood and confusion

Don’t blink why this stupid battle

A curse it aggrivates the metal

Outburst ain’t it ever gonna settle down next time

I’m gonna even the score

You find that they’ll be back for more

Feelin’ alright with the crew

Feelin’ alright with the crew

Feelin’ alright with the crew

Feelin’ alright with the crew

Dave found a new purpose, he was feelng energised to share his new goals in life

Police and Thieves

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The Clash

Police and thieves in the streets

Oh yeah!

Scaring the nation with their guns and ammunition

Police and thieves in the street

Oh yeah!

Fighting the nation with their guns and ammunition

From Genesis to Revelation

The next generation will be hear me

From Genesis to Revelation

The next generation will be hear me

And all the crowd comes in day by day

No one stop it in anyway

And all the peacemaker turn war officer

Hear what I say

[Vocal ad lib]

Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah

Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah

From Genesis oh yeah

Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah

Scaring, fighting the nation

Shooting, shooting their guns and ammunition

Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah

Police, police, police and thieves oh yeah

Here come, here come, here come

The station is bombed

Get out get out get out you people

If you don’t wanna get blown up

Now Dave mixes with all sides of society and aims to advise on the pitfalls and dangers in life.

He celebrates with thos who have found true vocations and actively assists those who need a little guidance.

Borstal Boy (Mr Very Guilty)

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Or Mr Very Guilty

Very, very guilty there is no other plea.

Yes very, very guilty looked like three years to me

1 Taken to the court house, by the powers that be.

In answer to the charges, had to make a plea.

Mr very guilty took them by surprise.

Having no defence set forth my demise.

Very, very guilty there is no other plea.

Yes very, very guilty looks like three years for me.

2 Made up my portfolio, listing all my crimes,

and knew with my past history, I was doing time.

Told the court my teenage past, and recognized the bench,

there, was my silver girl a love that made no sense

Tagalog :Very Very Guilty there is no other plea

or Very very guilty looks like three years to me

3 She was now a magistrate , how would all this end.

Once she was my sweetheart, loved her to the end.

The Dear John that she give me , had sent me round the bend,

off into the night I drove, my life was at an end.

Very, very guilty there is no other plea.

Yes very, very guilty looks like three years to me.

4 Far more to my story, and was intent to tell.

Stood before the court that day, told of my trip to hell.

Told them all in detail, about my life of crime

since leaving Dover Borstal, 1969.

Very, very guilty there is no other plea.

Yes very, very guilty looks like three years to me.

The is tells the opening of the story and the rest is told the 5 part set of songs that tell the whole story. These tracks are:

Four Stitches To The Inch

Her Majesty’s Detention

Light Was What I Needed

Completely Free