Walls Come Tumbling Down
The Style Council
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You don't have to take this crap You don't have to sit back and relax You can actually try changing it I know we've always been taught to rely Upon those in authority, But you never know until you try How things just might be, If we came together so strongly Are you gonna try to make this work Or spend your days down in the dirt You see things can change, YES an' walls can come tumbling down! Governments crack and systems fall 'cause Unity is powerful, Lights go out, walls come tumbling down! The competition is a color T-V We're on still pause with the video machine That keep you slave to the H.P. Until the Unity is threatened by Those who have and who have not, Those who are with and those who are without And dangle jobs like a donkey's carrot, Until you don't know where you are Are you gonna realize The class war's real and not mythologized And like Jericho, You see walls can come tumbling down! Are you gonna be threatened by The public enemies No. 10, Those who play the power game They take the profits, you take the blame, When they tell you there's no rise in pay Are you gonna try an' make this work Or spend your days down in the dirt, You see things can change, Yes an' walls can come tumbling down!
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Walls Come Tumbling Down!" was released on the 16th of May, 1985.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the song's political nature, it became a significant hit and reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album AppearanceThe track was taken from their third studio album, "Our Favourite Shop," released the same year.
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Band FormationPaul Weller formed The Style Council in 1983, following his departure from the punk rock band The Jam.
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Music GenresThe Style Council, including Paul Weller, is known for its blend of various music genres such as pop, jazz, soul, and R&B, all of which contribute to the unique sound of "Walls Come Tumbling Down."
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SongwritingPaul Weller, also known as the 'Modfather' in the music industry, is the solo songwriter of "Walls Come Tumbling Down!"
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Political MessageThe song carries a strong social and political message, telling listeners to take action against the problems they face rather than simply complaining about them.
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Influence on Other Artists"Walls Come Tumbling Down" has influenced several other artists and bands, featuring in the setlists of bands like The Enemy in recent years.
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LegacyIn 2005, the song was part of an exhibit showcasing British music and politics that was housed at the British Library.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed at Live Aid in 1985, one of the most notable benefit concerts in history.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Walls Come Tumbling Down" features Weller and other Style Council members playing their instruments in a variety of urban settings.
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