Not Now John

Pink Floyd

About Not Now John

"Not Now John" is a song by the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, written by Roger Waters. It appears on the album The Final Cut. The track is the only one on the album featuring the lead vocals of David Gilmour, found in the verses, with Roger Waters singing the refrains and interludes, and was the only single released from the album. It reached No. 30 in the UK Singles Chart.


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F*ck all that, we've got to get on with these
(F*ck all that, f*ck all that)
Got to compete with the wily Japanese
There's too many home fires burning and not enough trees
(F*ck all that)
So f*ck all that, we've gotta get on with these
(Gotta get on with these)

Can't stop, lose job
Mind gone, silicon
Stroll on what bomb?
Get away, payday
Make hay, break down
Need fix, big six
Click, click
Hold on, oh no
Bingo (bingo)

Make 'em laugh, make 'em cry
Make 'em dance in the aisles
Make 'em pay, make 'em stay
Make them feel okay

Not now John, we've got to get on with the film show
(Gotta get on, gotta get on)
Hollywood waits at the end of the rainbow
(End of the rainbow)
Who cares what it's about as long as the kids go
(As long as the kids go)
So, not now John, we've gotta get on with the show
(Gotta get on, gotta get on)

(Gotta get on, gotta get on, gotta get on)

Hang on John I've gotta get on with this
(Gotta get on, gotta get on)
Don't know what it is, but it fits on here like, sss
Come at the end of the shift, we'll go and get pissed
But not now John, I've gotta get on with this
(Gotta get on with this, gotta get on)

Hold on John, I think there's something good on
I used to read books but
Could be the news or some other abuse
Could be reusable shows

F*ck all that, we've gotta get on with these
Gota compete with the wily Japanese
(Gotta get on, gotta get on)
No need to worry about the Vietnapeace
Gota bring Russian Bear to his knees
(Gotta get on)
Well, maybe not the Russian Bear, maybe the Swedes
We showed Argentina, now let's go and show these
(Gotta get on, gotta get on)
Make us feel tough and wouldn't Maggie be pleased?

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
(One, two, Free Four)
(One, two, Free Four)

S'cusi, dov'è il bar? (What?) (gotta get on)
Se parakalo, pou einai to bar?
S'il vous plaît, où est le bar? (Say it in English, fairy)
Oi, where's the fucking bar John? (Oh, now you're talking)
(Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the day) (gotta get on, gotta get on)
Down (gotta get on)
Go, Maggie
(Gotta get on, gotta get on)
Hammer, Hammer, Hammer, Hammer, now

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Pink Floyd were an English rock band formed in London. They achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. more »

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Written by: George Roger Waters

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10 facts about this song

Album Creation
"Not Now John" is a song by the British rock band Pink Floyd. It was included in the group's 1983 studio album "The Final Cut," often considered their most highly politicized album.
Song Message
"Not Now John" stands out as an overtly political song that tackles British concerns over economic decline and American cultural dominance in the late 20th century.
Language Usage
Interestingly, this Pink Floyd song is one of the few in the band's catalogue to feature explicit language. As a result, the song was edited for radio play.
Vocals Contribution
Unlike most songs on The Final Cut album that are solely sung by Roger Waters, "Not Now John" features vocals from David Gilmour.
Chart Ranking
Although it did not achieve widespread commercial success, "Not Now John" did reach number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the only song from The Final Cut to be released as a single.
Single Version
The version of "Not Now John" released as a single was different from the album version. The lyrics were changed in order to be more suitable for radio broadcast, producing the so-called "obscured" version.
Behind the Title
The title of the song supposedly refers to John Fletcher, Pink Floyd's tour manager at the time. He was known for telling the band members "Not now, John," whenever they bothered him backstage.
Missing Band Member
"Not Now John" was released during a point of contention within Pink Floyd. Notably, this song, like the entirety of The Final Cut album, does not feature contributions from keyboardist Richard Wright, who had left the band in 1979.
Music Video
The music video for "Not Now John" is animated and was directed by the British cartoonist Gerald Scarfe, who had worked closely with the band for years. Yet it was scarcely broadcast due to its use of explicit language.
Unique Sound
The song features a more hard rock sound compared to the rest of the album. It is characterized by aggressive guitar work from David Gilmour, which stands out as a significant departure from Pink Floyd's typical sound.

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