When the Whip Comes Down
The Rolling Stones
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Yeah, mama and papa told me I was crazy to stay I was gay in New York Just a fag in L.A. So I saved my money And I took a plane Wherever I go they treat me the same When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down, yeah Yeah I'm going down fifty-third street And they spit in my face I'm learning the ropes Yeah I'm learning a trade The East River truckers Are churning with trash I've got so much money That I spend so fast When the whip comes down, yeah When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the shit hits the fan I'll be sitting on the can When the whip comes down Yeah, some called me garbage When I was sleeping on the street I never roll Oh I never cheat And I'm filling a need, yeah I'm plugging a hole My mama's so glad I ain't on the dole When the whip comes down, yeah When the whip comes down, yeah When the shit hits the fan I'll be sitting on the can When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down (Yeah, go ahead check it out) Yeah, baby, when the whip comes down When the whip comes down, yeah (I'll be running this town, I'll tell you) When the shit hits the fan I'll be sittin on the can When the whip comes down, yeah Yeah when the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down, yeah When the whip comes down When the whip comes down When the whip comes down
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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9 facts about this song
Song Background"When the Whip Comes Down" is a song by the legendary British rock band, The Rolling Stones. It is the second track on their 1978 album "Some Girls."
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Lyrical ThemeThe song is known for its provocative lyrics that address themes of homosexuality and male prostitution.
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Stones' Change of StyleIt was part of the album where The Rolling Stones embraced a punk-rock style and dance-oriented sound, which was different from their earlier bluesy rock tracks.
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Mick Jagger's InspirationLead vocalist Mick Jagger stated that the inspiration for the lyrics came from the gay disco scene in New York City and the rise of punk rock.
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New Band AlignmentDuring the making of "Some Girls" album, Ronnie Wood started to contribute significantly and became a vital part of The Rolling Stones, replacing Mick Taylor. "When the Whip Comes Down" marks one of his early contributions to the group.
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Song acknowledgementThough not released as a single, "When the Whip Comes Down" was performed live at many concerts and appreciated by the audience.
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Live PerformancesThe song's first live performance was in 1978 on the US-tour promoting the "Some Girls" album.
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Unique SoundThe song is noted for its distinctive guitar work, with Keith Richards delivering a mean rhythm guitar part and Ronnie Wood contributing to the slide guitar parts.
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Rock SensualityDespite the controversial and challenging themes, the song encapsulates the Stones' trademark mix of rock 'n' roll grit and sensuality.
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