Discover the story of the song > London Calling – The Clash

The song is about London calling out to people in distant towns and those living in the city's underworld. The singer talks about how the world is changing, with war and societal shifts. They also mention that London is drowning, and the ice age is coming. Despite this, the protagonist lives by the river and is not afraid. The song ultimately reflects on the state of the world and London's place in it.