Absolute Beginners
The Jam
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In echoed steps I walked across an empty dream I looked across this world, there was no one to be seen This empty feeling turned and quietly walked away I saw no warmth in life, no love was in my eyes I stared a century thinking this will never change As I hesitated, time rushed onwards without me Too scared to break the spell, too small to take a fall But the absolute luck is, love is in our hearts! I lost some hours thinking of it I need the strength to go and get what I want I lost a lifetime thinking of it An' I lost an era daydreaming like I do I stared a century thinking this will never change As I hesitated, time rushed onwards without me Too scared to break the spell, too small to take a fall But the absolute luck is, love is in our hearts! In echoed steps you walk across an empty dream But look around this world, there's millions to be seen Come see the tyrants panic, see their crumbling empires fall Then tell 'em we don't fight for fools 'cause love is in our hearts! I lost some hours thinking of it I need the strength to go and get what I want I lost a lifetime thinking of it An' I lost an era daydreaming like I do You can lose some hours thinking of it You need the strength to go and get what you want You can lose a lifetime thinking of it And lose an era daydreaming like I do
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"The Jam" was an influential English punk rock/mod revival band that formed in Woking, Surrey. They were very popular during the 1970s and early 1980s.
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Lead SingerThe song "Absolute Beginners" was sung by Paul Weller, who was not only the lead vocalist but also the band’s main songwriter and the guitarist.
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Album Information"Absolute Beginners" was released as a standalone single in 1981 and wasn't included in any of their studio albums.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a standalone single, the song managed to reach number four on the UK Singles Chart.
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The TitleThe song shares its title with a well-known novel by Colin MacInnes but there is no known connection or inspiration between the two.
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Band Breakup"Absolute Beginners" was one of the last hits of The Jam. The band broke up towards the end of 1982, a year after the release of this song.
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Music StyleLike most of The Jam's music, "Absolute Beginners" blends punk rock with a more traditional British rock sound, which was part of the band's unique style that helped them stand out among other punk bands of the era.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics are a celebration of love and youth, as it narrates the emotions of two young lovers who are looking towards their future together.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Absolute Beginners." One notable cover is by David Bowie, although it is significantly different from The Jam’s original version, and is not considered a cover in the strictest sense.
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Live PerformancesThe Jam played "Absolute Beginners" live on multiple occasions during their concerts in 1981. The song was always well received by their fans.
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