Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down
Uncle Tupelo
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Satan, your kingdom must come down Satan, your kingdom must come down I heard the voice of Jesus say Satan, your kingdom must come down Gonna pray until they tear your kingdom downgonna pray until they tear your kingdom downI heard the voice of Jesus say Satan, your kingdom must come down Gonna shout until they tear your kingdom downgonna shout until they tear your kingdom downI heard the voice of Jesus say Satan, your kingdom must come down
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Written by: JAY STUART FARRAR, JEFF TWEEDY
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" is a traditional African-American spiritual song that was covered by Uncle Tupelo in their 1992 album, "March 16-20, 1992."
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Music GenreUncle Tupelo was known for its unique fusion of traditional country, punk and folk music styles known as "alt-country" or “No Depression” genre. Their version of "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" exemplifies this genre-blending approach.
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Record ProducerThe album "March 16-20, 1992" including the song "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down," was produced by R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck.
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Band FormationUncle Tupelo was formed by Jay Farrar, Jeff Tweedy, and Mike Heidorn in Belleville, Illinois in 1987. After Uncle Tupelo's break up in 1994, Farrar and Tweedy went on to lead their own successful bands, Son Volt and Wilco, respectively.
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Lyrical CompositionAs with traditional spirituals, the lyrics of "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" are observational and reflect a spiritual struggle, which aligns with Uncle Tupelo's often introspective and socially-conscious lyrical style.
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Album ThemeThe "March 16-20, 1992" album, which features "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down," is largely acoustic and contains many songs dealing with themes of working-class struggles and social issues.
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Cover VersionsBefore Uncle Tupelo's version, "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" was also performed by artists like Frank Proffitt, a folk singer from North Carolina, in the 1960s. More recently, it was covered by English rock musician Robert Plant for his album "Band of Joy".
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TV Association"Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" was used as the theme song for the television drama series "Boss", starring Kelsey Grammer.
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ReceptionThough Uncle Tupelo has gained critical acclaim for imbuing a rock edge to traditional country themes, their version of "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" is specifically praised for its haunting, stripped-down arrangement, reflecting the primal struggle presented in its lyrics.
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Band LegacyDespite Uncle Tupelo's break-up in 1994, the impact of their music including songs like "Satan, Your Kingdom Must Come Down" continues to influence the direction of alternative country music.
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