No Man's Land
Billy Joel
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I've seen those big machines come rolling through the quiet pines Blue suits and bankers with their Volvos and their valentines Give us this day our daily discount outlet merchandise Raise up a multiplex and we will make a sacrifice Now we're gonna get the big business Now we're gonna get the real thing Everybody's all excited about it Who remembers when it all began Out here in no man's land Before they passed the master plan Out here in no man's land Low supply and high demand Here in no man's land There ain't much work out here in our consumer power base No major industry, just miles and miles of parking space This morning's paper says our neighbor's in a cocaine bust Lots more to read about Lolita and suburban lust Now we're gonna get the whole story Now we're gonna be in prime time Everybody's all excited about it Who remembers when it all began Out here in no man's land We've just begun to understand Out here in no man's land Low supply and high demand Here in no man's land I see these children with their boredom and their vacant stares God help us all if we're to blame for their unanswered prayers They roll the sidewalks up at night, this place goes underground Thanks to the condo kings there's cable now in Zombietown Now we're gonna get the closed circuit Now we're gonna get the Top 40 Now we're gonna get the sports franchise Now we're gonna get the major attractions Who remembers when it all began Out here in no man's land Before the whole world was in our hands Out here in no man's land Before the banners and the marching bands Out here in no man's land Low supply and high demand Here in no man's land
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Written by: BILLY JOEL
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10 facts about this song
Album release"No Man's Land" is a song from Billy Joel's 12th studio album, "River of Dreams," which came out in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it was not one of the chart-topping hits from the album, the song still managed to capture the attention of the listeners due to Joel's unique storytelling and powerful commentary.
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Social Commentary"No Man's Land" acted as a social commentary in which Joel criticizes the commercialization and urbanization of Long Island, New York.
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Emotional ThemeThe song clearly demonstrates Joel's frustration and sadness over the rapid development and loss of natural beauty in his native land.
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Background inspirationBilly Joel grew up in Hicksville, Long Island, and his love for his hometown greatly influenced much of his music, including this song.
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Song Genre"No Man's Land" is typically categorized under Rock genre including elements of pop.
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Live PerformanceUnlike some of Billy Joel's other songs which are frequently performed live, “No Man’s Land” has been played less frequently in his concerts.
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Grammy Nominations"River of Dreams," the album containing "No Man's Land," was nominated for several Grammy Awards including Album of the Year.
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PerceptionThe song is valued as a sharp critique of reckless consumption, with its bleak imagery and biting lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for “No Man’s Land” features footage of natural landscapes being demolished and replaced by commercial buildings.
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