Under Your Thumb
Godley & Creme, 10cc
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I was standing in the station being pounded by the rain so I chose the last compartment of a stationary train I felt someone get in behind me but I never caught their eye but I thought I heard I heard a woman''s voice whispering goodbye So I lay down in the darkness with the beer and coffee stains and I stared out at the thunder through the broken window panes And although the storm was booming like an engine in the sky I''m sure I heard a woman''s voice cry Don''t wanna be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb it''s over and done I''ll never be under your thumb forever So I rolled myself a cigarette and smoked it on my own but it didn''t stop the whispers or the smell of her cologne Then she rose up out of nowhere and her hair was full of steam and she stuck her head out the window and screamed and screamed, she screamed! Don''t wanna be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb it''s over and done I''ll never be under your thumb forever So I picked up an old newspaper to read and I noticed something very strange indeed So I looked a little closer and it chilled me to the bone "Woman throws herself from speeding train, identity unknown" But I recognized the picture of the woman who was dead and underneath the picture it said Don''t wanna be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb it''s over and done I''ll never be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb forever Don''t wanna be under your thumb it''s over and done I''ll never be under your thumb forever
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Release and Chart Performance"Under Your Thumb" was released in 1980 by the duo Godley & Creme. It reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the most successful songs by the duo.
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Band DuoBoth Kevin Godley and Lol Creme were former members of the band 10cc. After leaving the band, they started recording together and became known as Godley & Creme.
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Song CompositionThe track is known for its haunting melody, unconventional structure, and chilling lyrics. The lyrics tell a narrative story, a common characteristic in many of Godley & Creme's compositions.
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Distinctive Music VideoThe music video for "Under Your Thumb" was innovative for its time and often described as 'ahead of its time'. It was directed by the duo themselves.
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Video DevelopmentGodley & Creme would later become famous for their ground-breaking work in music video production. The video for "Under Your Thumb" is considered an early example of their avant-garde style.
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Concept AlbumThe song was included in their concept album "Ismism" (also known as "Snack Attack"), released in 1981. The album explores diverse themes and expresses their eccentric sense of humor.
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Unique InstrumentsBoth Godley and Creme are known for their invention of a halfway instrument between a guitar and a drum kit called 'Gizmo'. However, it's unclear whether 'Gizmo' was used in the creation of "Under Your Thumb."
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VersatilityBeyond being musicians, both Godley and Creme are also known for their work in directing and video production. They not only produced the video for "Under Your Thumb" but also created music videos for artists like Sting, Duran Duran, and The Police.
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Live PerformanceThe duo gave a memorable live performance of "Under Your Thumb" at The Secret Policeman's Other Ball – a benefit show organized by Amnesty International in 1981.
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LegacyToday, "Under Your Thumb" is considered a classic song of its era and is still appreciated for its innovative composition and memorable music video.
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Release Year"Under Your Thumb" was released in the year 1981.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a significant hit and peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album Details"Under Your Thumb" is a track from Godley & Creme's fourth studio album, titled "Ismism."
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MusiciansGodley & Creme are an English rock duo composed of Kevin Godley and Lol Creme.
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GenreThe song is classified under the New Wave and Art Pop genres.
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Notable AppearanceThe song made its first appearance on "Top of the Pops," a British music chart television program, on 13 August 1981.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Under Your Thumb" was directed by Kevin Godley and Lol Creme themselves, who later directed music videos for other artists, including Herbie Hancock and The Police.
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Subject MatterThe song narrates a chilling ghost story, marking a departure from the duo's previous work with 10cc.
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Song Writers"Under Your Thumb" was written by both Kevin Godley and Lol Creme.
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LegacyDespite its success in 1981, the song isn't as well known today but remains a favorite among fans of the duo and the 80s music in general. Notably, it marked the start of Godley & Creme's successful directorial career in music videos.
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