Read My Lips
Jimmy Somerville
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Here we're and standing our ground And we won't be moved by what they say So we'll shout (shout!) As loud as we can And we'll shout (shout!) 'till they hear our demands Money is what we need, not complacency Read my lips and they will tell you Enough is enough is enough is enough Finding cures is not the only solution And it's not a case of sinner absolution So we'll fight (fight!) For love and with pride And we'll fight (fight!) Standing together for the Right to live and die with dignity Read my lips and they will tell you Enough is enough is enough is enough The power within We can use it to win So we'll shout (shout!) As loud as we can And we'll fight (fight!) 'Till they meet our demands Money is what we need, not complacency Read my lips and they will tell you Enough is enough is enough is enough
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Written by: JIMMY SOMERVILLE
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Read My Lips" is classified under the genre of synth-pop and dance-pop, which are sub-genres of pop and electronic music.
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Artist BackgroundThe song is performed by Jimmy Somerville, a Scottish singer known for his falsetto singing style and for being a vocal advocate for LGBT rights.
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Album Information"Read My Lips" was included in Somerville's debut solo album "Read My Lips" which was released in November 1989.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about liberation and self-expression, reflecting Somerville's journey as a gay man.
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Song SuccessAlthough "Read My Lips" was not one of the album's singles, it benefited from the commercial success of the album which peaked at number 29 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Dance Remix"Read My Lips" has been remixed several times for various dance compilations, making it a popular track in dance clubs and in the LGBT community in the early 1990s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Read My Lips" features Jimmy Somerville performing the song in a club with scenes of various people dancing interspersed.
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Iconic LineThe song contains the famous line "Enough is enough is enough", which later became a catchphrase and an anthem for the LGBT community.
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Social Impact"Read My Lips" was used in the soundtrack of the 1990 documentary "Paris Is Burning", which explored the drag ball culture of New York City.
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International RangeNot only popular in the UK, the track "Read My Lips" has also been recognized worldwide, thanks to Somerville’s distinct vocals, and its high-energy dance-pop sound. It was noted that the song was popular amongst the dance club scenes in the United States and Australia.
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