Me and the Farmer
The Housemartins
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Me and the Farmer get on fine Through stormy weather and bottles of wine If I pull my weight he?ll treat me well But if I?m late he?ll give me hell And thought it?s all hard work no play Farmer is a happy crook Jesus hates him everyday ?cause jesus gave and farmer took {won?t he let you go? } probably no {won?t he let you go? } probably no {why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know {why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know Me and the farmer like brother, like sister Getting on like hand and blister Me and the farmer He?s chopped down sheep, planted trees And helped the countryside to breathe Ripped up fields, bullied flocks And worked his workers right around the clock It may seem strange but he?d admit Intentions aren?t exactly true And through God loves his wife a bit He hates the farmer through and through {won?t he let you go? } probably no {won?t he let you go? } probably no {why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know {why does he treat you so? } I just don?t know Me and the farmer like brother, like sister Getting on like hand and blister Me and the farmer All things bright and beautiful All creatures great and small All we?ve got is London zoo ?cause farmer owns them all Repeat Chorus ? ad lib to fade
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Written by: IAN PETER CULLIMORE, PAUL HEATON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Me and the Farmer" was released as the second single from The Housemartins' second album "The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death" in August 1987.
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Chart SuccessThe song became a successful hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThe song is usually categorized under the genres of indie pop, jangle pop, and alternative rock.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Me and the Farmer" are notably political in nature, similar to many other songs by The Housemartins, whose members were outspoken socialists.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was shot in a rural setting which matches the title and theme of the song, and includes scenes of the band members acting as both farmers and rebellious farm animals.
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LineupThe Housemartins' lineup at the time of the song's release included Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore, Norman Cook (who later gained fame as Fatboy Slim), and Dave Hemingway.
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Cover ArtThe single's cover art featured a painting of a green tractor, hinting at the song's rural theme.
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MessageThe song can be interpreted as a critique of class struggle, particularly between the working class (represented by the "farmer") and the establishment.
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Live PerformancesAlthough The Housemartins disbanded in 1988, a year after the release of "Me and the Farmer," the song remains popular and is often performed by Paul Heaton at his solo concerts.
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InstrumentalThe track stands out for its upbeat tempo, driven by jangly guitars and an infectious bass line.
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