Homophobia
Chumbawamba
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And we'll have a perfect understandingthis time not one nation against others, but an organisation trying to destroy all governments... Up behind the Bus-stop in the toilets off the street There are traces of a killing on the floor beneath your feet Mixed up with the piss and beer are bloodstains on the floor From the boy who got his head kicked in a night or two before Homophobia The worst disease You can't love who you want to love in times like these Homophobia The worst disease You can't love who you want to love in times like these In the pubs, clubs and burgerbars breeding pens for pigs Alcohol, testosterons and ignorance and fist Packs of hunting animals roam across the town They find an easy victim and they punch him to the ground Homophobia The worst disease You can't love who you want to love in times like these Homophobia The worst disease You can't love who you want to love in times like these The siren of the ambulance the deadpan of the cops Chalk to mark the outline where the boy first dropped Beware the holy trinity - church and state and law For every death the virus gets more deadly then before Homophobia The worst disease You can't love who you want to love in times like these (repeat 4 times)
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Written by: JUDITH ABBOTT, DUNCAN BRUCE, PAUL GRECO, DARREN HAMER, NIGEL HUNTER, ALICE NUTTER, LOUISE WATTS, ALLAN WHALLEY
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Homophobia" is a prominent song by British band Chumbawamba, and it falls under the genre of Alternative Rock.
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Album InformationThe song is part of their 1994 studio album called "Anarchy" which delivers social and political messages.
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Campaign"Homophobia" was released during a time when a spectrum of anti-homophobia initiatives and campaigns were going on worldwide. The song served as a social anthem in those campaigns.
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Meaning Behind LyricsThe lyrics of "Homophobia" talk about prejudice and discrimination against gay people. The band aimed to bring attention to and condemn these injustices.
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Accompanying VideoThe song's music video features a gay wedding, at a time when same-sex marriage was far from being legal in most countries.
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Notable Performances"Homophobia" was performed live at the first ever Pride event held in Moscow in 1999.
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ControversyWhile the song was loved by many, it was also a subject of controversy, as it openly attacked homophobia when the topic was still taboo in many societies.
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Band's ActivismChumbawamba is known for its anarchist roots and activism. The release of "Homophobia" showed their support and commitment to LGBT rights.
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Use in Media"Homophobia" was used as the title track for the 1995 film "Wipe Out Homophobia," emphasizing the band's strong activism stance.
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RecognitionQX Magazine listed the song as one of their 'Top Ten Gay Songs' because of its powerful message against homophobia.
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