Lost in the Supermarket, from the album London Calling (14 December 1979), co-written with Mick Jones.
“
I'm all lost in the supermarket
I can no longer shop happily
I came in here for that special offer
A guaranteed personality
— Joe Strummer
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I'm all lost in the supermarket
I can no longer shop happily
I came in here for that special offer
A guaranteed personality" in the context of "Lost in the Supermarket, from the album London Calling (14 December 1979), co-written with Mick Jones." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Joe Strummer
John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known as Joe Strummer, was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the critically acclaimed British punk rock band The Clash. His musical experience included his membership in The 101ers, Latino Rockabilly War, The Mescaleros, and The Pogues, in addition to his own solo music career.
About Joe Strummer
John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known as Joe Strummer, was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of the critically acclaimed British punk rock band The Clash. His musical experience included his membership in The 101ers, Latino Rockabilly War, The Mescaleros, and The Pogues, in addition to his own solo music career.
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