I'd Love to Change the World
Ten Years After
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Everywhere is freaks and hairies Dykes and fairies, tell me where is sanity Tax the rich, feed the poor 'Til there are no rich no more? I'd love to change the world But I don't know what to do So I'll leave it up to you Population keeps on breeding Nation bleeding, still more feeding economy Life is funny, skies are sunny Bees make honey, who needs money, Monopoly I'd love to change the world But I don't know what to do So I'll leave it up to you World pollution, there's no solution Institution, electrocution Just black and white, rich or poor Them and us, stop the war I'd love to change the world But I don't know what to do So I'll leave it up to you
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"I'd Love to Change the World" was released as a single by British blues rock band Ten Years After in 1971.
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Album AssociationThe song is part of their 1971 album "A Space in Time", which was the band's sixth studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song is the band's only single to reach the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., peaking at number 40.
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Song's MessageThe song is widely perceived as a commentary on societal issues at the time, although it alludes to the impossibility of such a sweeping change.
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Controversial LyricsThe lyrics "Tax the rich, feed the poor, till there are no rich no more" was seen as a critique of wealth disparity and has been controversial since its release.
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Lead SongwriterThe song was written by lead guitarist Alvin Lee.
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Popular in Pop Culture“I’d Love to Change the World” continues to be used in film and television, featured in shows and films like "The Walking Dead," and "Man of Steel."
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Critique on ChangeBesides, the song is often interpreted as a critique on the desire for change without understanding the implications, "I'd love to change the world, But I don't know what to do. So I'll leave it up to you..."
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Sound DesignUnlike most of their previous music which was primarily blues-based, "I’d Love to Change the World" included more elements of folk and hard rock.
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Strong RelevanceThe song remains socially relevant, sparking discussions on the societal changes from time to time.
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Acoustic IntroThe song starts with an acoustic piece which then builds up, that is quite different from the band's usual heavy blues-rock numbers.
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Recurrent AirplayDespite being over four decades old, the song is recurrently aired on various classic rock radio stations.
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