Soldiers

You Am I

About Soldiers

"Soldiers" is the second single from the album Hourly, Daily by Australian rock band You Am I. It was released in 1996 and reached number 80 in the 1996 Triple J Hottest 100 and number 33 on the Australian charts. Tim Rogers said that the song was "very consciously" recorded with "boppy" horns, rather than distorted guitars, reflecting the music the band was listening to at the time. "You Am I were rock for four years, but we wanted to make something different."The video clip directed by Andrew Lancaster won the award for best video at the 1996 Aria awards.  


Year:
2003
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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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You Am I

You Am I is an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter, Tim Rogers. You Am I is the first Australian band to have released three successive albums that have debuted in the #1 position on the ARIA Charts and have received ten ARIA awards since inception. The band has supported popular bands, such as The Who, The Rolling Stones, Sonic Youth and Oasis. more »

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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS

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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.
Album Information
"Soldiers" is from their 1996 album "Hourly, Daily," which was the band's third studio album.
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.
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.
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.
Band Members Contribution
Tim 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.
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.
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.
Legacy
Despite being released over two decades ago, "Soldiers" remains a fan favourite and is often played in the band's live performances.
Cover Versions
Though "Soldiers" has not been widely covered by other artists, its popularity among "You Am I" fans highlights the song's timeless appeal.
Influence
The 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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