999 – Homicide (1978)

999 are a London punk rock band, who formed in 1976. Named after the UK’s emergency telephone number, 999 was founded in London by singer and guitarist Nick Cash, and Guy Days. From 1976 to 1985, the band’s line-up, consisted of Nick Cash (vocals, guitar), Guy Days (lead guitar), Jon Watson (bass guitar) and Pablo LaBrittain (drums).

‘Homicide’ was their sixth seven inch for their label United Artists, it was released in October 1978, and was the first single from the 1978 album ‘Separates‘. This was the band’s second album, and was released a month earlier in September 1978.

– Single Cover –

– Lyrics –

I believe its Homicide
I rest my case don’t cast aside
You better believe it
That’s the truth of it
Take it or leave it
Resign to it

Homicide Homicide
Homicide Homicide

No one cared
When someone lied
They’d rather say
That it’s irrelevant
You better believe it
That’s the truth of it
Take it or leave it
Resign to it

Homicide Homicide
Homicide Homicide

You tried to tell me it’s his fault because he’s down
And letting loose this Homicide all over the town
I’ll take your number I’ll write it down
What’s your address I’ll write it down
I’ll be in touch so don’t leave town in a big black car

Homicide Homicide
Homicide Homicide
Homicide Homicide
Homicide Homicide