Shot Down in the Night
Hawkwind
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Numbers called as they're waiting in a line Camouflaged like a jungle snake Acting tough, just enough 'Til they start to break Then they're off with a rush of adrenalin Holding on to a world unseen The only sound is the pumping of the great machine [Chorus] The secret's only for a few Superpower looks down on you Someone's watching every move You can break the lock and turn on the light? You know your danger feelings are right Try to run or put up a fight You'll be shot down in the night Shot down like an animal See them run like rats from the factory Push them out to the twilight zone Let them feed on their needs 'Til they're overthrown Take them up to a place in the gallery Show them God with an angel face Curtain call for the fall Of the Human race Play it straight and it seems like a mystery Tell the truth and it sounds like lies Looking down at the ground With your angry eyes Play the game and you'll see there's a difference Join the ranks and you'll get your kicks See the world, and the girls, and the dirty tricks
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Written by: STEVE SWINDELLS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Involvement"Shot Down in the Night" is a track by the British rock band, Hawkwind.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from the album "Live Seventy Nine" which was released in 1980.
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Song LengthThis track has a running time of around 6 minutes and 19 seconds, making it one of the longer Hawkwind songs.
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Writers and ContributorsThe song was written by Hawkwind singer and keyboardist Dave Brock.
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Genre Category"Shot Down in the Night" falls under the genre of Space Rock and Hard Rock.
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Live PerformanceDespite it being a live album track, it has often been performed in Hawkwind's live shows.
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Chart Performance"Shot Down in the Night" peaked at number 59 in the UK Singles Chart and remained in the chart for a total of 4 weeks.
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Album Popularity"Live Seventy Nine" was the first Hawkwind album to enter the UK albums chart since "Quark, Strangeness and Charm" three years prior.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song narrates a story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity, a common theme in Hawkwind's discography.
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Cover VersionThe single version of "Shot Down in the Night" was recorded by a slightly different lineup of the band, and that version isn't on the album -- this version was later covered by the band Saxon.
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