Damaged Goods
Gang of Four
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The change will do you good I always knew it would Sometimes I'm thinking that I love you But I know it's only lust Your kiss so sweet Your sweat so sour Your kiss so sweet Your sweat so sour Sometimes I'm thinking that I love you But I know it's only lust The sins of the flesh Are simply sins of lust Sweat's running down your back Sweat's running down your neck Heated couplings in the sun (Or is that untrue?) Colder couplings in the night (Never saw your body) Your kiss so sweet Your sweat so sour Sometimes I'm thinking that I love you But I know it's only lust The change will do you good I always knew it would You know the change will do you good You know the change will do you good Damaged goods Send them back I can't work I can't achieve Send me back Open the till Give me the change You said would do me good Refund the cost You said you're cheap but you're too much Your kiss so sweet Your sweat so sour Sometimes I'm thinking that I love you But I know it's only lust The change will do you good I always knew it would You know the change will do you good You know the change will do you good I'm kissing you goodbye (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) I'm kissing you goodbye (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) I'm kissing you goodbye (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) I'm kissing you goodbye (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) I'm kissing you goodbye (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) I'm kissing you goodbye (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye) Bye (Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
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Written by: David Allen, Hugo Burnham, Andrew Gill, Jonathan King
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Damaged Goods" was first released as a single by British post-punk rock band Gang of Four in December 1978.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its non-mainstream sound, the song managed to reach number 43 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979.
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Album AppearanceThe song is also featured on the band's debut studio album, "Entertainment!", released in 1979 by EMI Records.
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Impact & Influence"Damaged Goods" is often cited as one of the founding tracks of the post-punk genre. Its innovative use of a funk rhythm and stark, polemical lyrics helped to define the radical edge of this new wave of music.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by several artists over the years, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, who included their version on their outtakes album, "Out in L.A."
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ReissueThe song was re-recorded and reissued on the band's 2005 album "Return the Gift," with the newer version maintaining much of the energetic tone of the original.
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Pop Culture"Damaged Goods" has served as part of popular culture and featured on the soundtrack of the 2012 movie "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and the popular video game "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD" in 2012.
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Critical AcclaimIn 2009, Pitchfork Media placed the song number 27 on its list of the "Top 200 Tracks of the 1970s".
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InnovationThe song is notable for its innovative structure, with disjointed guitar riffs, scratchy rhythm, and often discordant vocals, all hallmarks of Gang of Four's distinctive musical style.
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Band EvaluationAccording to an interview with guitarist Andy Gill in Uncut Magazine, "Damaged Goods" was a song that the band itself thought was too traditional. Their initial focus was to make music that was non-rock or anti-rock, but "Damaged Goods" turned out to be one of their most popular and enduring tracks.
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LyricsThe lyrics of “Damaged Goods” have been interpreted as a critique of capitalist consumerism and sexual politics, with its mentions of a 'product', 'contract', and 'interest' serving as metaphors.
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