Breadfan
Budgie
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Breadfan Open up your mind Open up your purse Open up your vault Never, never gonna lose it Breadfan Take it all away Never give an inch Gotta make a mint Gotta make me a million Breadfan You got it wrong Some long time friend's gonna lose it In the end who's a fool Seagull Give it all away Stay a bird Stay a man Stay a ghost Stay what you wanna be Loser Give it all away Never stay with the winner With the man With all the filthy money Come on Keep it on the side With a ride On a record on the top If you're gonna be a bad boy Breadfan You got it wrong Some long time friend's gonna lose it In the end who's a fool Seagull Give it all away Stay a bird Stay a man Stay a ghost Stay what you wanna be Breadfan Open up your mind Open up your purse Open up your bones Never, never gonna lose it Breadfan Take it all away Never give an inch Gotta make a mint Gotta make me a million Breadfan You got it wrong Some long time friend's gonna lose it In the end who's a fool Seagull Give it all away Stay a bird Stay a man Stay a ghost Stay what you wanna be Mommy, where's Fluffy?
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Written by: ANTHONY BOURGE, JORN BURKE SHELLY, RAYMOND PHILLIPS
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Breadfan" is a track from Budgie, a Welsh hard rock band. The band was formed in Cardiff, Wales in 1967.
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Song Release Year"Breadfan" was initially released in 1973 as a part of Budgie's third studio album "Never Turn Your Back on a Friend."
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Genre ClassificationThe song "Breadfan" and the album it's featured on are typically classified within the hard rock and heavy metal genres.
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Unique SoundKnown for their unique sound, Budgie has been considered a significant influence on heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica.
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Metallica's VersionThe song gained further popularity when it was covered by heavy metal band Metallica in 1988. Metallica's version was used as a B-side to their single "Eye of the Beholder."
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Live PerformancesThough not in the band's regular lineup of songs, Metallica frequently played "Breadfan" during live performances, and it became a fan favorite.
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Song StructureThe original "Breadfan" song has a complex structure, with rapid tempo changes and distinctive guitar riffs.
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Song MeaningThe song's title and lyrics might seem obscure, but "Breadfan" is essentially a critique of capitalism, arguing that money isn't everything and it can often lead to undesirable outcomes.
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LegacyDespite not being a commercial hit when initially released, "Breadfan" is considered one of Budgie's signature songs and remains a staple in hard rock playlists.
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Lyrical ContributionBurke Shelley, the band's vocalist and bass guitarist, co-wrote "Breadfan" along with Tony Bourge and Ray Phillips.
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