Discover the story of the song > A Bomb In Wardour Street – The Jam

The protagonist finds himself in a dangerous area where there is a lot of violence and hate. He doesn't understand why he is there because it's not his usual scene. There is chaos in Wardour Street because there is a bomb and the army and police have been called in. The protagonist sees his partner being attacked and tries to save her, but he is unable to and falls to the ground. The song criticizes the state of society, with mentions of rape and murder, and questions whether this is what freedom really is. The lyrics also reference the brand Dr. Martens and mention the word "apocalypse", symbolizing a chaotic and destructive situation. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of despair and frustration with the violence and hatred present in society.