War Child
Blondie
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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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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.
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Song ReleaseThe track "War Child" was first released in 1982 on their sixth studio album "The Hunter."
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Commercial PerformanceDespite 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by David Mallet who was known for his iconic work with artists including David Bowie and Queen.
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Band BreakupAfter 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.
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Song InspirationHarry 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.
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Song StyleIt 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.
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ReunionAfter 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.
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Live Releases"War Child" has appeared on several Blondie live albums, including "Blondie Live: The Farewell Concert" and "Live by Request".
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Solo PerformanceNotably, Deborah Harry performed "War Child" during her solo career live performances.
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B-SideThe B-side of the single was "Little Caesar", another track from "The Hunter".
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