I Am the Resurrection

The Stone Roses

About I Am the Resurrection

"I Am the Resurrection" is a song by the Stone Roses and the final song on the UK version of their debut album. The last four minutes of the song is an instrumental outro. The single was released on 30 March 1992, and reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the second of two singles released from their début album while the band were estranged from their label Silvertone. The track's title and its placing as the final song on the album is believed to have influenced the title of their long-awaited follow-up album, Second Coming, which was released five years later. Q magazine placed it at number 10 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks. NME magazine placed "I Am the Resurrection" at number 8 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever. NME also placed it at number 100 in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Originally, the 12" exclusively contained the 8:13 long "Extended 16:9 Ratio Club Mix". Other versions were considerably shorter. 


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1995
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Down down you bring me down
I hear you knocking down my
Door and I can't sleep at night
Your face it has no place
No room for you inside my
House I need to be alone

Don't waste your words I don't need
Anything from you
I don't care where you've been or
What you plan to do

Turn turn I wish you'd learn
There's a time and place for everything
I've got to get it through
Cut loose 'cause you're no use
I couldn't stand another
Second in your company

Don't waste your words I don't need
Anything from you
I don't care where you've been or
What you plan to do

Stone me why can't you see
You're a no one nowhere washed up baby
Who'd look better dead
Your tongue is far too long
I don't like the way it sucks and
Slurs upon my every word

Don't waste your words I don't need
Anything from you
I don't care where you've been or
What you plan to do

I am the resurrection and I am the life
I couldn't ever bring myself
To hate you as I'd
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The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses are a British alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band's most successful lineup consists of vocalist Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield, and drummer Alan "Reni" Wren. more »

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Written by: IAN GEORGE BROWN, JOHN SQUIRE

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15 facts about this song

Release Data
"I Am the Resurrection" was featured on The Stone Roses' self-titled debut album, which was released in May 1989.
Song Length
It is the longest song on the album, running for 8 minutes and 12 seconds. The track includes a four-minute instrumental outro.
Genre
"I Am the Resurrection" is classified as a mix of alternative rock, Madchester, and neo-psychedelia. It incorporates jangle pop with a touch of dance-rock.
Chart Success
Despite its length, the song charted at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, reflecting its popularity.
Cultural Impact
NME magazine ranked "I Am the Resurrection" as the 8th greatest indie anthem of all time in 2007.
Music Video
Unlike most of The Stone Roses' songs, "I Am the Resurrection" does not have an official music video.
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered "I Am the Resurrection". For example, British band 'Reverend and The Makers' performed a version for BBC Radio One's Live Lounge in 2009.
Songwriting
"I Am the Resurrection" was written by Stone Roses members John Squire and Ian Brown.
Controversies
It raised some eyebrows due to the perceived anti-religious sentiment in the lyrics, especially the chorus, which is a direct refutation of the Christian belief in Jesus Christ as the resurrection and the life.
Live Performances
The song became a staple of The Stone Roses' live performances and is traditionally played as the final song in their set.
Legacy
It continues to retain its popularity even in the 21st Century. In 2012, it was voted the best British song of all time in a poll conducted by radio station XFM.
Music Samples
The song has been sampled by various artists including The Prodigy and Freddie Gibbs.
Title
The title of the song is likely a reference to a direct quote from Jesus Christ in the Bible (John 11:25), where He says, "I am the resurrection, and the life...". However, in the song, it is used in a blasphemous sense.
Music Composition
The song starts calmly, with Ian Brown's spoken vocals, before building up to an impressive crescendo and culminating in a lengthy guitar-fueled instrumental.
Album Success
The song contributed to the success of the album "The Stone Roses", which was a commercial hit and is considered one of the greatest albums in British music history. 16. (Artwork) The cover art for the single features a painting by guitarist, John Squire. It is a detail from his artwork titled "Bye Bye Badman," which correlates with the overall citrus theme of the album.

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