Lebanon
The Human League
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She dreams of nineteen sixty-nine Before the soldiers came The life was cheap on bread and wine And sharing meant no shame She is awakened by the screams Of rockets flying from nearby And scared she clings onto her dreams To beat the fear that she might die And who will have won When the soldiers have gone From the Lebanon The Lebanon Before he leaves the camp he stops He scans the world outside And where there used to be some shops Is where the snipers sometimes hide He left his home the week before He thought he'd be like the police But now he finds he is at war "Weren't we supposed to keep the peace" And who will have won When the soldiers have gone From the Lebanon The Lebanon The Lebanon From the Lebanon I must be dreaming It can't be true I must be dreaming It can't be true And who will have won When the soldiers have gone? From the Lebanon The Lebanon The Lebanon From the Lebanon
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Written by: JO CALLIS, PHIL OAKEY
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
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10 facts about this song
Release DateThe song "Lebanon" by "The Human League" was released on 3rd May 1984.
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Album Association"Lebanon" is included in the studio album "Hysteria," which is the fourth album of the band.
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GenreIt belongs to the synth-pop genre, a subgenre of new wave music that became prominent in the late 1970s and features the synthesizer as the dominant musical instrument.
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SongwriterThe song is written by Philip Oakey and Jo Callis, members of The Human League.
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Unique FeatureUnlike other songs by the Human League, "Lebanon" starts with a guitar solo. This is significant as the band is more known for its electronic sound.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it's a popular track from the "Hysteria" album, "Lebanon" was not released as a single and hence didn't rank on any chart.
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ThemeThe song is a political commentary, addressing warfare and asking for peace, particularly in the Middle East area.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, created by the band's longtime visual collaborator, Steve Barron. The video features animations that depict the themes and messages in the song.
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RecognitionDespite not being a single, 'Lebanon' became an enduring fan favorite, known for its powerful lyrics and distinctive guitar introduction.
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Live Performances"Lebanon" has been part of The Human League's concert sets and has been played in many of their live performances around the world.
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