Courage
The Tragically Hip
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Watch the band through a bunch of dancers Quickly, follow the unknown, with something more familiar Quickly, something familiar Courage, my word it didn't come it doesn't matter Sleepwalk, so fast asleep in a motel That has the lay of home and piss on all of your background And piss on all your surroundings Courage, my word, it didn't come, it doesn't matter Courage, your word, it didn't come, it doesn't matter Courage, my word, it didn't come, it doesn't matter Courage, it couldn't come at a worse time There's no simple explanation For anything important any of us do And yeah the human tragedy Consists in the necessity Of living with the consequences Under pressure, under pressure Courage, my word, it didn't come, it doesn't matter, Courage, your word, it didn't come, it doesn't matter Courage, my word, it didn't come, it doesn't matter Courage, it couldn't come at a worse time It couldn't come at a worse time It couldn't come at a worse time Courage
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Written by: Robert Baker, Gordon Downie, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois, Gordon Sinclair
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Courage" is a song by The Tragically Hip, featured on their fifth studio album, "Fully Completely", which was released in 1992.
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Songwriter CreditThe song was written by the band's members, including Gordon Downie, Johnny Fay, Joseph Paul Langlois, Rob Baker, and Gord Sinclair.
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Chart Performance"Courage" had significant success on the charts. It reached the top 10 on the Billboard Canadian Singles Chart.
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Inspired by LiteratureThe song is speculated to be inspired by the novel "In the Skin of a Lion" by Michael Ondaatje.
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Live Performances"Courage" was often performed live by The Tragically Hip during their many tours around the world.
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Radio FeaturingThe song became a staple of Canadian rock radio and is frequently played even today.
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Song Interpretation"Courage" is often seen as a reflection of the human condition—confronting fear, hope, uncertainty, and the necessity of courage.
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Tribute RecognitionThe song's lyrics, "Courage, couldn't come at a worse time," were quoted by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his tribute to Gord Downie, the lead singer of The Tragically Hip, who died in 2017.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Peter Henderson, won a MuchMusic Video Award for Best Cinematography.
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Enduring ImpactNearly three decades after its release, "Courage" continues to be a significant part of The Tragically Hip's enduring music legacy.
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Cover versionsSeveral artists, including Sarah Polley, have covered "Courage."
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