Destiny Calling
James
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So we maybe gorgeous So we maybe famous Come back when we're getting old Cover us in chocolate Sell us to the neighbors Frame us on a video Clone us in a test tube Sell us to the multitude Guess that's the price of fame She likes the black one He likes the the posh one Cute ones are usually gay Here we come this is our destiny calling We're freaks This is our destiny calling Unique This is our destiny calling now Don't believe the adverts Don't believe the experts Everyone will sell our souls Get a little wiser Get a little humble Now we know that we don't know Tell us when our time's up Show us how to die well Show us how to let it all go Here we come this is our destiny calling We're freaks This is our destiny calling Unique This is our destiny calling now Some fat cat's playing the roulette with lives This game is fixed it's all a lie Some fat cat's playing the roulette with lives This time is good, there's no straight lines Some fat cat's playing the roulette with lives Forget myself we're all entwined There's no straight lines Here we come this our destiny calling We're freaks This is our destiny calling Unique This is our destiny calling now Here we come this our destiny calling We're freaks This is our destiny calling Unique This is our destiny calling now This is our destiny calling Now
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Written by: DAVID JOHN BAYNTON-POWER, JAMES GLENNIE, MARK HUNTER, SAUL DAVIES, TIMOTHY BOOTH
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Destiny Calling" is a song by English band James. They are a Manchester-based alternative rock band famous for their distinctive sound built on folk, dance, and indie rock influences.
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Single ReleaseThe single was released by Mercury Records on March 23, 1998, in the UK.
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Chart Rankings"Destiny Calling" reached the 17th position on the UK Singles Chart, reinforcing James' status as a consistently popular British band.
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CompositionIt has been classified as alternative rock or Britpop, featuring characteristic lyrical storytelling by the lead singer Tim Booth.
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Album InclusionAlthough not originally in any studio album, "Destiny Calling" was later included in the band's compilation albums such as 'The Best of' (2002) and 'Fresh as a Daisy – The Singles' (2007).
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Controversial LyricsThe lyrics criticize the media and celebrity culture, reflecting the band's dissatisfaction with the music industry. The song's lyrics famously state, "Found my destiny, but it’s all vanity.”
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Socio-cultural ReferenceThe music video is a satire of the 90s Britpop scene, featuring an exaggerated representation of the band Oasis, reflecting the feud between the two groups.
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Music VideoIt features various humorous instances like an obese man dancing, an orchestra of old ladies, and a crowd of cheering fans incredibly out of sync with the music.
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Significant Feature"Destiny Calling" is characteristically James, with Tim Booth's unique voice standing out over the eclectic mix of a quiet piano line, jangly guitar, and a sweeping, expressive string section.
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Public ReceptionDespite being lesser-known internationally compared to their hits like "Sit Down" and "Laid," "Destiny Calling" is recognized among fans as a classic James song, showcasing their distinctive blend of introspective lyrics and engaging melodies.
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