Soldiers
You Am I
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We're on the corner every morning just to see you get across The civic fathers divide us up into cats and dogs The sergeant major of the neighbourhood is weighing up the cost The senior transit lane While we're standing in the rain Worried if our head will fall Alright, right We'll stay together 'til the kids die just to keep it clean Buy the weapons with the sales made from garden magazines Strike up the ladies to bake tea cakes for the council's war machine And they're digging up the roads And widening it just so You can suffocate at home Alright, right The Prince of Wales tea To keep the garden green But they don't want to be there The shit can't be there You woke me up just to check that I'm alive We talk to each other as if we're five Raise open the flag just to see which of us cares And they're digging up the roads And widening it just so You can suffocate at home Alright, right Alright, alright, alright, alright
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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Band Background"You Am I" is an Australian alternative rock band. Active since 1989, they're considered one of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands in the Australian music scene.
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Album Information"Soldiers" is from their 1996 album "Hourly, Daily," which was the band's third studio album.
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Chart Performance"Hourly, Daily" debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, making "You Am I" the first Australian band to have three successive albums debut at No. 1.
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Song Theme"Soldiers" is a melancholic tune that touches on themes of heartbreak and loneliness, showing the band's talent for emotional storytelling through music.
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Critical Reception"Soldiers" and the entire "Hourly, Daily" album received widespread critical acclaim, with critics praising the band's evolution of sound and mature songwriting.
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Band Members ContributionTim Rogers, the band's frontman, is the main songwriter. His lyrical genius is evident in "Soldiers," showcasing his ability to convey complex emotions through words.
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Award Recognition"Hourly, Daily," along with its single "Soldiers," was nominated for several awards, including the ARIA Music Awards for Best Group and Best Rock Album.
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Musical Style"Soldiers" showcases "You Am I"'s shift in musical style. Known for their hard rock sound, the band explored a softer and more melodic sound in this track.
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LegacyDespite being released over two decades ago, "Soldiers" remains a fan favourite and is often played in the band's live performances.
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Cover VersionsThough "Soldiers" has not been widely covered by other artists, its popularity among "You Am I" fans highlights the song's timeless appeal.
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InfluenceThe song "Soldiers" and the album "Hourly, Daily" influenced many Australian rock bands, solidifying "You Am I"'s place in the annals of Aussie rock history.
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