Emergency on Planet Earth
Jamiroquai
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The kids need education, And the streets are never clean, I've seen, a certain disposition, prevailing in the wind, Sweet change, if anybody's listening? Emergency on planet earth. Is that life that I am witnessing, Or just another wasted birth. Now, we got emergency Oh, we got emergency on planet Earth Now, we got emergency Oh, we got emergency on planet Earth Think we're standing for injustice, White gets two and black gets five years, Took me quite a while to suss this, But now I know my head is cleared And a little boy in hungry land, is just a picture in the news, Won't see him in that tv advertising, 'cause it might put you off your food Now, we got emergency Oh, we got emergency on planet Earth Now, we got emergency Oh, we got emergency on planet Earth
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Written by: JASON KAY, TOBY SMITH
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Creation & Release"Emergency on Planet Earth" is a song by British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai. It was released as the third single from their debut studio album of the same name in 1993.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, it has become one of the band’s most frequently played live songs, often serving as a set closer.
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Music VideoA music video was produced to promote the single, which features the band performing the song in a futuristic environment.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics have a strong environmental message, reflecting the singer's belief in the urgency of addressing environmental issues.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity among fans, the song did not chart as well as other singles from the album. It reached number 35 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Critic ReviewsThe song garnered generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its danceable rhythm, socially conscious lyrics, and the band's performance.
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Album ImpactThe song helped the "Emergency on Planet Earth" album to become a major success in the UK, debuting at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Song WritersJay Kay (also the lead singer of Jamiroquai) and Toby Smith are credited as the writers for the song, while song production was completed by Mike Nielsen and Jay Kay.
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Unique SoundThe song is noted for its blend of acid jazz, funk, and soul elements – music styles that defined Jamiroquai's unique sound in the 1990s.
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Legacy"Emergency on Planet Earth" is one of Jamiroquai's most iconic songs, greatly contributing to the band's long-lasting impact on the music industry.
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