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A manifesto of rock, pop, punk and storytelling. Released just in time to poke a bit of fun around the 2024 UK Election.

Scottish indie rock band Beldon Haigh takes a humorous look at why politics is on the ropes. The Elected music video opens with the band using masks of different global political figures and focuses on a fake MP who boasts multiple rosettes on his chest as he strolls down a UK high street, confidently declaring lyrics such as "I don't want to be inspected, I just want to get elected!" The song delivers a humorous take on the election, whilst capturing the nation's general disillusionment with politics and politicians of ALL persuasions.

This song was originally written in 1984 by Justin Skelton and recorded back then by the Brekfast Boyz, this re-work was recorded on 20th May 2024 by the band Beldon Haigh featuring the same singer (Justin) but with Jimmy Green on Guitar, Kevin Jefferies on Bass, Jon Howells on Drums and Dru Baker on Keyboards. The song was arranged by Beldon Haigh, mixed by Adrian Hall, Justin Skelton and Jimmy Green and mastered by Andy Baldwin at Metropolis.

"Politicians need to persuade us that they and their parties are worth voting for, that they are deserving of our support," said Justin Skelton. "Everywhere you look there is a new crisis, but instead of addressing real issues we hear the same old tropes and platitudes and too many politicians use the same old tired tactics and dog whistles. If you hear nothing but the usual 'Blah, blah, blah' when a politician is talking - then that's a sure sign they are not addressing things that really matter to you. However, it's never been more important to make your voice heard, so use your vote however you see fit."

Lyrics

All I hear is blah blah, blah, all I hear is blah, blah, blah

A flower in your button hole enhances your opinion poll
You're the guy who must be seen in every woman's magazine
Inspiring with confidence, retiring past decadence
I don't wanna be dejected, I just want to get Elected

Elected
And I know that you wanna be protected
And I know that they made you feel rejected and they let you down
You were lost and now you're found,
Vote for me and I'll turn it around. One day I'll control this town

I walk down the busy street and I smile at everyone I meet
I walk down the busy street and I smile at everyone I meet.
Clamping down on drugs and vices, I speak out on rising prices
I'm sharper than a razorblade and only taxes I avoid.
I don't wanna be inspected, I just want to get elected.

When your trodden down. Your patience has all run out.
Broke your shell.
Turn your anger in on itself.
Trodden down, your patience has all run out.
Broke your shell.
Turn your anger in on yourself.
Now people you know what you need to do.
I will give you everything you want.
Your freedom back, dignity back, country back, money back, give you a brand new start, moon on a stick and mend your broken heart.

All I hear is blah blah blah, all I hear is blah, blah, blah.

Cast

Justin Skelton

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