Crumblin' Down
John Mellencamp
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Some people ain't no damn good You can't trust 'em, you can't love em No good deed goes unpunished And I don't mind being their whipping boy I've had that pleasure for years and years No, no I never was a sinner-tell me what else can I do Second best is what you get-till you learn to bend this rules Time respects no person-what you lift up must fall They're waiting outside-to claim my crumblin' walls Saw my picture in the paper Read the news around my face And now some people Don't want to treat me the same When the walls come tumblin' down When the walls come crumblin' crumblin' When the walls come tumblin' tumblin' down Some people say I'm obnoxious and lazy That I'm uneducated and my opinion means nothin' But I know I'm a real good dancer Don't need to look over my shoulder to see what I'm after Everybody's got their problems-ain't no new news here I'm the same old trouble you've been having for years Don't confuse the problem with the issue, girl, 'Cause it's perfectly clear Just a human desire to have you come near Want to put my arms around you Feel your breath in my ear You can bend me, you can break me But you better stand clear When the walls come tumblin' down When the walls come crumblin' crumblin' When the walls come tumblin' tumblin' down
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Written by: GEORGE GREEN, GEORGE MICHAEL GREEN, JOHN MELLENCAMP
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album Info"Crumblin' Down" is a song by American rock singer John Mellencamp, which he released as the lead single from his ninth studio album, "Uh-Huh", in October 1983.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved commercial success and it reached no. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Mellencamp's top 10 hits in the United States.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was co-written by Mellencamp and his longtime drummer, George Green. It's one of the several songs they wrote together.
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Song Subject"Crumblin' Down" was a reaction to the economic hardship and political turbulence that affected the United States during the early 1980s. The lyrics speak about surviving during tough times.
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Music VideoThe song's music video received considerable play on MTV, further boosting the song's popularity. The video depicts Mellencamp singing in a variety of settings including a quarry and a barn.
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Live PerformancesMellencamp frequently performed "Crumblin' Down" in his live concerts, and it remains a fan favorite.
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RecognitionIn 1984, "Crumblin' Down" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance, enhancing Mellencamp's reputation as a leading figure in Heartland rock.
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Cover VersionsPunk band Green Day has been known to cover "Crumblin’ Down" in live performances, showcasing the song's lasting impact and influence.
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Recording ProcessThe recording of "Crumblin' Down," like many songs on the "Uh-Huh" album, represented a departure from Mellencamp's earlier work. He used more distorted guitar sounds and aggressive rhythms to capture a rougher, rock-oriented sound.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Mellencamp and his longtime producing collaborator, Don Gehman, who contributed significantly to Mellencamp's sound in the 1980s.
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