War Child

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About War Child

"War Child" is a 1982 song by the American rock band Blondie, featured on their sixth studio album The Hunter. The song was released as a second single from the album in various countries, but not in the band's native US.


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1982
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I need city lights
Defense and weaponry
No way of knowing
My life expectancy

I learn resistance
Like I learn to see
A living witness
A lonely refugee
I'm a war child

I'm a war baby
And that's the difference
Between you and me
I'm a war child

My occupation
Is being occupied
I stop at the corner
To be identified

Across the border
They pretend victory
I'm playing in the rubble
And dream a destiny

I'm a war child
I'm a war baby
And that's the difference
Between you and me
I'm a war child

You weren't discovered by Khmer Rouge
We hear of "the troubles" on the nightly news
PLO lovers courting after the curfew
Your father and brother have the West Bank blues

You weren't discovered by Khmer Rouge
We hear of "the troubles" on the nightly news
PLO lovers courting after the curfew
Your father and brother have the West Bank blues

I'm a war child
I'm a war baby
I'm a war child
I'm a war baby
I'm a war child

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Blondie

Blondie is an American rock band, founded by singer Deborah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein. The band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. Their first two albums contained strong elements of these genres, and although successful in the United Kingdom and Australia, Blondie was regarded as an underground band in the United States until the release of Parallel Lines in 1978. Over the next three years, the band achieved several hit singles including "Call Me", "Atomic" and "Heart of Glass" and became noted for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco,pop,rap, and reggae, while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. more »

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Written by: DEBORAH HARRY, NIGEL HARRISON

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11 facts about this song

Band Origin
"War Child" is a song by the American rock band Blondie. Blondie was formed in New York City in the mid-1970s by musicians Deborah Harry and Chris Stein.
Song Release
The track "War Child" was first released in 1982 on their sixth studio album "The Hunter."
Commercial Performance
Despite the band's significant popularity in the late '70s and early '80s, "War Child" didn't match the commercial success of the band's earlier hits. Peaking only at number 39 on the UK Singles Chart, it was their lowest charting single by then.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by David Mallet who was known for his iconic work with artists including David Bowie and Queen.
Band Breakup
After the release of "War Child", the band faced stressful circumstances with poor sales, negative reviews, and Chris Stein's illness. Blondie consequently disbanded in 1982, and "War Child" was one of the last hits before that period.
Song Inspiration
Harry stated that the lyrics to "War Child" were inspired by children she saw when visiting Cambodia. As such, the song's lyrics are a critique on war from the perspective of a young child who has experienced its devastation.
Song Style
It captures the band's signature style, a fusion of punk, new wave, and pop, but also reflects their experimenting with reggae sound in this track.
Reunion
After an extended hiatus and solo projects, Blondie reformed in 1997 and has continued to record and tour, including performing "War Child" in their live sets.
Live Releases
"War Child" has appeared on several Blondie live albums, including "Blondie Live: The Farewell Concert" and "Live by Request".
Solo Performance
Notably, Deborah Harry performed "War Child" during her solo career live performances.
B-Side
The B-side of the single was "Little Caesar", another track from "The Hunter".

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