Gig: 7/5/1986, The Alarm, BBC Radio One – “My Top 10” – Mike Peters

‘For Tomorrow (1985 Marcus Studios rough mix)’ [4:04] (Macdonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: My father said “Son, now my life’s work is done There’s a future for you, there’s a job to be done Stop fighting the system ’cause the system won’t break Get your hair cut boy and learn from my mistakes” I said to my father “Father give me a break There’s a million more chances that I’m [read more]

7/13/1988: The Alarm, Indianapolis, IN Summary The Alarm appeared as opening act to Bob Dylan.Press Release Set List Band Comments Fan Comments

‘Firing Line’ [3:22] (MacDonald/Peters), The AlarmLead Vocals:Mike PetersLyrics: Always on the outside Always looking in Always been the loser I never seem to win I was brought up with nothing But the shirt on my back Pretty soon I learned how to get by On what little I had Oh I, I spend my time On the firing line Unwillingly mine Oh I, I spend my time On the firing [read more]