Land of Confusion
Genesis
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I must've dreamed a thousand dreams Been haunted by a million screams I can hear the marching feet They're moving into the street. Now did you read the news today They say the danger's gone away But I can see the fire's still alight Burning into the night. Too many men Too many people Making too many problems And not much love to go round Can't you see This is a land of confusion. This is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given Use them and let's start trying To make it a place worth living in. Superman where are you now Everything's gone wrong somehow The men of steel, men of power Are losing control by the hour. This is the time This is the place So we look for the future But there's not much love to go round Tell me why, this is a land of confusion. This is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given Use them and let's start trying To make it a place worth living in. I remember long ago When the sun was shining The stars were bright All through the night And the sound of your laughter As I held you tight So long ago I won't be coming home tonight My generation will put it right We're not just making promises That we know, we'll never keep. Too many men Too many people Making too many problems And not much love to go round Can't you see This is a land of confusion. This is the world we live in And these are the hands we're given Use them and let's start trying To make it a place worth fighting for. This is the world we live in And these are the names we're given Stand up and let's start showing Just where our lives are going to.
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Written by: ANTHONY GEORGE BANKS, PHILLIP DAVID CHARLES COLLINS, MICHAEL RUTHERFORD
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10 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Land of Confusion" is a song by the British rock band Genesis from their platinum-selling album of 1986, "Invisible Touch".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, making it one of Genesis' highest charting singles in the US.
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Video RecognitionThe music video for "Land of Confusion," known for its innovative use of puppets, won the British Video Music Award in 1987.
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Musical Style"Land of Confusion" departs from Genesis' earlier progressive rock style and is a powerful example of 80s synth-pop music.
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Political CriticismThe lyrics are regarded as a critical commentary on the Cold War and other political issues of the mid-80s.
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Disturbed CoverThe heavy metal band Disturbed covered "Land of Confusion" in 2005, echoing its political critique in an updated context.
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Spitting Image InvolvementThe song is closely associated with the Spitting Image puppet show, whose creators made the video featuring caricatures of major political figures of the time.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video was directed by John Lloyd and featured puppets from the satirical TV show "Spitting Image". The video is often hailed as one of the most memorable of the 1980s.
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Live Performances"Land of Confusion" has been a staple of live Genesis shows and was played at every show on their 2007 reunion tour.
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Cultural ImpactWith its politically-charged lyrics and memorable video, "Land of Confusion" captures the zeitgeist of its time and remains one of Genesis' most popular and enduring songs.
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