Land of Confusion

Genesis

About Land of Confusion

"Land of Confusion" is a song by the English rock band Genesis from their 1986 album Invisible Touch. The song was the third track on the album and was the third track released as a single, reaching No. 4 in the U. S. and No. 14 in the UK in late 1986. It also reached No. 8 in the Netherlands. The music was written by the band, while the lyrics were written by guitarist Mike Rutherford. The song's video featured puppets from the 1980s UK sketch show Spitting Image.


Year:
2007
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I must've dreamed a thousand dreams
Been haunted by a million screams
But i can hear the marching feet
They're moving into the street.

Now did you read the news today
They say the danger's gone away
But i can see the fire's still alight
There burning into the night.

There's too many men
Too many people
Making too many problems
And not much love to go round
Can't you see
This is a land of confusion.

This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in.

Ooh superman where are you now
When everything's gone wrong somehow
The men of steel, the men of power
Are losing control by the hour.

This is the time
This is the place
So we look for the future
But there's not much love to go round
Tell me why, this is a land of confusion.

This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth living in.

I remember long ago -
Ooh when the sun was shining
Yes and the stars were bright
All through the night
And the sound of your laughter
As i held you tight
So long ago -

I won't be coming home tonight
My generation will put it right
We're not just making promises
That we know, we'll never keep.

Too many men
There's too many people
Making too many problems
And not much love to go round
Can't you see
This is a land of confusion.

Now this is the world we live in
And these are the hands we're given
Use them and let's start trying
To make it a place worth fighting for.

This is the world we live in
And these are the names we're given
Stand up and let's start showing
Just where our lives are going to.

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Genesis

Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently consists of its three longest-tenured members - Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar), who were founder members; and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who first joined in 1970. Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar), also played major roles in the band in its early years. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide. more »

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Written by: ANTHONY GEORGE BANKS, PHILLIP DAVID CHARLES COLLINS, MICHAEL RUTHERFORD

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10 facts about this song

Release Date and Album
"Land of Confusion" is a song by the British rock band Genesis from their platinum-selling album of 1986, "Invisible Touch".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, making it one of Genesis' highest charting singles in the US.
Video Recognition
The music video for "Land of Confusion," known for its innovative use of puppets, won the British Video Music Award in 1987.
Musical Style
"Land of Confusion" departs from Genesis' earlier progressive rock style and is a powerful example of 80s synth-pop music.
Political Criticism
The lyrics are regarded as a critical commentary on the Cold War and other political issues of the mid-80s.
Disturbed Cover
The heavy metal band Disturbed covered "Land of Confusion" in 2005, echoing its political critique in an updated context.
Spitting Image Involvement
The song is closely associated with the Spitting Image puppet show, whose creators made the video featuring caricatures of major political figures of the time.
Music Video Director
The music video was directed by John Lloyd and featured puppets from the satirical TV show "Spitting Image". The video is often hailed as one of the most memorable of the 1980s.
Live Performances
"Land of Confusion" has been a staple of live Genesis shows and was played at every show on their 2007 reunion tour.
Cultural Impact
With its politically-charged lyrics and memorable video, "Land of Confusion" captures the zeitgeist of its time and remains one of Genesis' most popular and enduring songs.

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