Feel the Benefit
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You went out on the street without your shoes on You didn't listen what your momma said She said you won't feel the benefit, won't feel the benefit And if we all went out without our shoes on Tell me where would we be, where would we be If all the people in the world lost their reason What would we see, where would we be If all the entertainers in the world lost their music What would they play, what could they say To pacify the crowd, to justify themselves Won't feel the benefit You're like a cloud behind the sun Like the face behind the clown You're moving like the wrinkles in a frown And you can never look back A leaf that's borne upon the wind A cardboard suitcase in your hand The wanderer soon returns And finds the colour of the grass is just the same On the other side of the tracks, oh no Ooh when you smile it's like a holiday Ooh pack your bags and we can get away We'll float on a Queen down to Rio There's no need to shave We'll be stinking like rum in a punch You can walk on the water You can dabble in the mumbo jumbo You can smoke a little ganja Float like a cloud over Rio, Rio You can ride with the Gauchos Swinging your bolas in a red bandana You can run with the devil Takin' your chances with Senorita You can drink a lot of coffee in Brazil But the bill is gonna make you ill Feel the benefit So, you can go out on the street and take your chances But if you do, you better do it right Or you won't feel the benefit, won't feel the benefit Spin the wheel and take your chances And your number might come up Though the odds may be in favor of the house If all the people in the world would say together We're all black and white, we're all day and night If all the people in the world could sing together How would it sound, what would we feel We'd all feel the benefit
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Written by: GRAHAM GOULDMAN, ERIC STEWART
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Feel the Benefit" is a song from the album "Deceptive Bends," which is the fifth studio album by British rock band 10cc.
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Song LengthThe song stands out for its length, lasting 11 minutes and 32 seconds, which is quite long compared to many standard pop songs.
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Band Lineup"Feel the Benefit" was one of the first songs recorded by 10cc after the departure of band members Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. This left Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman to complete the album.
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Song Composition"Feel the Benefit" is a three-part suite, which is somewhat unusual in the realm of popular music. The three parts are titled "Reminisce and Speculation," "A Latin Break," and "Feel the Benefit."
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Release DateThe song was released in 1977, during the time when the use of synthesisers was beginning to expand in the music industry.
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Musical Experimentation"Feel the Benefit" showcases the dynamic range of 10cc, with a quiet intro, a loud middle section with Latin rhythms, and an emotive ending.
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Song ThemeThe song, like much of 10cc's work, includes complex harmonies and changes in key and tempo. The lyrics comment on society and ask listeners to appreciate life's benefits.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Feel the Benefit" for its ambitious composition and superlative musicianship.
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Live PerformancesDespite its length, the band has performed "Feel the Benefit" in full at several live concerts, demonstrating their musical prowess.
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Production QualityLike much of "Deceptive Bends," "Feel the Benefit" is known for its detailed production quality, with carefully layered vocal tracks and instrumental details.
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