When You Gonna Learn
Jamiroquai
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Yeah, yeah Have you heard the news today? People right across the world Are pledging they will play the game Victims of a modern world Circumstance has brought us here Armageddon's come too near Too, too near, now Foresight is the only key To save our children's destiny The consequences are so grave So, so grave, now The hypocrites we are their slaves So, my friends, to stop the end On each other we depend Oh, we depend Mountain high and river deep Stop it going on We gotta wake this world up from its sleep Oh, people Stop it going on Yeah, yeah Have you heard the news today? Money's on the menu in my favourite restaurant Now don't talk about quantity There's no fish left in the sea. Greedy men been killing all the life there ever was And you'd better play it nature's way Or she will take it all away Don't try and tell me you know more than her about right from wrong Now you've upset the balance, man Done the only thing you can Now my life is in your hands Mountain high and river deep Oh, yeah Stop it going on We gotta wake this world up from its sleep Oh, people Stop it going on Mountain high and river deep Oh, yeah Stop it going on We gotta wake this world up from its sleep Oh, people Stop it going on Greedy men will fade away When we stop it going on I know it's got to be that way Oh, people Stop it going on I'm asking, oh When you gonna learn To stop it going on? When you gonna learn To stop it going on? When you gonna learn To stop it going on?
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Written by: JASON KAY
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12 facts about this song
Debut Single"When You Gonna Learn" is the debut single by British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai. It introduced the music world to the band's unique sound for the first time.
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Release YearThe song was first released in 1992 on the Acid Jazz label.
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Re-releaseDue to its initial success, the song was re-released in 1993 after the band signed with Sony Music.
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Album Representation"When You Gonna Learn" was included on Jamiroquai's debut studio album, "Emergency on Planet Earth," which was released in 1993.
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Music StyleWith its fusion of funky bassline, horn section, and Jason Kay's distinctive vocals, the song epitomizes the band's initial acid jazz, funk, and world music styles.
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ThemeThe song addresses concerns about the environment and animal cruelty, illustrating Jamiroquai's recurring use of earth consciousness and sustainability themes in their lyrics.
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Music VideoThe surreal and symbolic music video for "When You Gonna Learn" features evocative imagery, including human-like robots, a dystopian atmosphere, and visuals communicating environmental distress.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was well-received by critics and audiences alike, helping establish Jamiroquai as one of the leading bands in the UK's burgeoning acid jazz movement.
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RemixA recognised remix named "When You Gonna Learn (Cante Hondo Mix)" came about by the producer duo, JK, and Derrick McKenzie.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well on music charts in several countries, including the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboards.
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Influence"When You Gonna Learn" is often credited with helping pave the way for the subsequent neo-soul and nu-jazz movements that emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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LegacyThe song has been featured in several film and television soundtracks and has been sampled and covered by many artists over the years, demonstrating its far-reaching impact and enduring appeal.
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