When the World Is Running Down

The Police

About When the World Is Running Down

"When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around" is a song written by Sting that was first released by The Police on their 1980 album Zenyatta Mondatta. Along with another song from Zenyatta Mondatta, "Voices Inside My Head", the song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart in 1981. In 2000, a remix version credited to Different Gear versus the Police reached No. 28 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 7 on the Billboard Dance chart, and No. 94 in the Netherlands. more »

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The Police

The Police was an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting (lead vocals, bass), Andy Summers (guitar) and Stewart Copeland (drums). The Police became globally popular in the late 1970s and are generally regarded as one of the first New Wave groups to achieve mainstream success, playing a style of rock that was influenced by punk, reggae, and jazz. more »

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Band Origin "When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What's Still Around" is a track by The Police, an English rock band that was formed in London in 1977.
Album Background This song is part of the band’s third studio album, "Zenyattà Mondatta", which was released on October 3, 1980.
Musical Style Known for its infusion of reggae rock, the song and the album itself draws from a variety of musical styles including punk, rock, reggae, and new wave.
Chart Performance "Zenyattà Mondatta" reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200. While not released as a single, the song became a fan favorite.
Legacy The song is often remembered for its high-energy performance and it’s distinctive, driving bassline, serving as a strong display of lead singer Sting's skills as a bassist.
Live Performances "When the World is Running Down" became a staple in The Police's live performances, and was played at many notable concerts, including their performance at Shea Stadium in 1983.
Social Commentary The song's lyrics reflect upon the monotony and apathy of modern life, a theme that was common in The Police's work.
Cover versions The song has been covered by several artists, most notably by electronic musician Moby for the Police tribute album "Outlandos D'Americas".
Sampling Portions of the song have been widely sampled in the hip hop genre, appearing in songs by artists like The Beastie Boys and Public Enemy.
Songwriting Sting, the lead vocalist of The Police, is credited as the songwriter for "When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What’s Still Around".

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