Start!
Paul Weller
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I'm gonna clear out my head I'm gonna get myself straight I know it's never too late To make a brand new start I'm gonna kick down the door I'm gonna get myself in I'm gonna fix up the yard And not fall back again I'm gonna clean up my earth And build a heaven on the ground Not something distant or unfound But something real to me But something real to me All that I can I can be All that I am I can see All that is mine is in my hands So to myself I call There's somewhere else I should be There's someone else I can see There's something more I can find It's only up to me I'm gonna clean up my earth And build a heaven on the ground Not something distant on a cloud But something real to me But something real to me I'm gonna clear out my head I'm gonna get myself straight I know it's never too late To make a brand new start To make a brand new start To make a brand new start
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Start!" is a song by the British band The Jam, released as a single in 1980. Paul Weller, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band, wrote the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the UK Singles Chart for one week in September 1980, marking The Jam's second number-one hit following their success with "Going Underground."
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Musical InfluenceThe bass line of "Start!" is a direct lift from The Beatles' song "Taxman."
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Album PlacementThe track appears as the eleventh song on The Jam's fifth album entitled "Sound Affects". The album itself reached number 2 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Band BreakupAt the time of "Start!"'s release, the band was at the height of its popularity, but it was to be short-lived. Paul Weller decided to disband The Jam in 1982 to pursue other musical interests, forming the soul-influenced band Style Council.
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Criticial ResponseThe song, despite borrowing heavily from "Taxman," was well received and praised for its sharp, abrupt chorus and poignant lyrics.
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Cover VersionsIn 2009, Welsh rock band Stereophonics recorded a cover of "Start!" for the BBC Radio 2 celebration of The Jam's music on the 30th anniversary of the band's final studio album “The Gift”.
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Live PerformanceThe song was a staple during The Jam's concert performances during their active years and is still performed by Weller during his solo live shows.
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Song Content"Start!" contains deeply personal and emotional lyrics, like many of Paul Weller's compositions. It's a reflection on love and relationships, conveying the sense of taking chances and starting anew.
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Single ReleaseThe single was released with the B-side "Liza Radley". Both tracks were included on the album “Sound Affects”.
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