Keeper of the Castle
Four Tops, The Four Tops
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Lay me down There's a lot of us been pushed around Red or yellow, black or white and brown With a tear of their own Oh, can't you see While you're picking on society That believes on your family tree Calling you to come home You're the keeper of the castle So be a father to your children A provider of all their daily needs Like a sovereign lord protector Be their best friend, please direct them And they'll do well to follow where you lead Oh, in your head You don't believe what the good book says You're gonna strike out [?] instead Cause the world's been unkind But through thick and thin Whatever shape your heart is in You only have one next of kin Better keep 'em in mind You're the keeper of the castle So be a good man to your lady The creator of the sunshine in her day In the garden that you seeded Be a friend when a friend is needed You won't have to look the other way Lay me down There's a lot of us been pushed around Red or yellow, black or white and brown With a tear of their own Oh, can't you see While you're picking on society That believes your family tree A beggin' you to come on home Lay me down There's a lot of us been pushed around Red or yellow, black or white and brown With a tear of their own In your head You don't believe what the good book says
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Written by: BRIAN POTTER, DENNIS EARLE LAMBERT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Keeper of the Castle" by "The Four Tops" was released in November 1972.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a success and reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the R&B chart.
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AlbumThe song is part of the album that is also named "Keeper of the Castle". This was the first album released by the group after they signed with ABC/Dunhill Records following their exit from Motown Records.
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Song Genre"Keeper of the Castle" falls under the genre Soul and R&B, which was characteristic of Four Tops' music.
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Song themeThe song has a theme of gender equality, pushing against stereotypical gender roles. The lyrics urge men to appreciate the women in their lives and to share domestic duties.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Brian Potter and Dennis Lambert, a pair known for their hit songs during the '70s.
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Band LineupRenaldo "Obie" Benson, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Lawrence Payton, and Levi Stubbs were the band members of The Four Tops when they performed "Keeper of the Castle".
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Critical acclaimDespite its commercial success, "Keeper of the Castle" didn't receive much critical acclaim at the time. However, it has since become one of the group's signature songs.
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Popular Culture"Keeper of the Castle" has been referenced in various forms of popular culture. This includes the novel "Shining Star: Braving the Elements of Earth, Wind & Fire" by Phillip Bailey, and it was also included in the "Four Tops Live!" performance video in 1981.
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Live Performances"Keeper of the Castle" was regularly performed at the Four Tops' live events and concerts because of its popularity.
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