Meaning of "Shah Shah A Go Go" by The Stranglers

The lyrics of "Shah Shah A Go Go" can be interpreted as a commentary on power, corruption, and revolution. The man from Iran, possibly referring to the Shah of Iran, is depicted as someone who controlled people and profited from their labor, but ultimately faced downfall. The reference to a priest in Paris selling cassettes to set people free through dance may symbolize a different form of manipulation or false promises of liberation. The repetition of "Shah Shah a go go" could represent the cycle of powerful figures rising to power only to fall from grace, while the people are left to either comply or rebel against the status quo.