Lodgers
The Style Council
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No peace for the wicked, only war on the poor They're batting on pickets, trying to even the score It's all inclusive, the dirt comes free And you can be all that you want to be Oh an equal chance and an equal pay But equally there's no equal pay There's room on top, if you tow the line And if you believe all this you must be out of your mind There's only room for those the same Those who play the leeches game Don't get settled in this place The lodger's terms are in disgrace Get 'cha brains blown out, in a captain's mess Stand for the queen if you can stand the test It's all thrown in and the lies come free And you can be all that they want you to be Oh if you work hard you can be the boss But if you don't work at all then that's nobody's loss There's room on top, if you dig in low And the idea is what they reap you sow With an old school tie and a reference You can cover up crimes in their defense It's all thrown in and the lies come free And you can be all that they want you to be
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Written by: MICK TALBOT, PAUL WELLER
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12 facts about this song
Artists and Album"The Lodgers" is a song recorded by English band The Style Council. The song is from their third studio album, "The Cost of Loving," released in 1987.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved success in the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at No. 13 in June 1987.
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Songwriters"The Lodgers" was written by Paul Weller, the band's lead singer, and Mick Talbot, the keyboardist. The duo is credited with writing most of the band's hits.
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GenreThe Style Council, and by extension "The Lodgers", is often associated with the Sophisti-pop genre. This genre generally involves elements of pop, soul and jazz.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Lodgers" represents the socio-political edge of the band. It features the band performing in a courtroom interspersed with images of working-class life.
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Band FormationThe Style Council was formed by Paul Weller after he broke up his previous band, The Jam. Mick Talbot, formerly of Dexys Midnight Runners, teamed up with Weller to form the duo at the core of The Style Council.
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Guest VocalistDee C. Lee, a former backing singer for the band Wham! and Weller's then-wife, also provided the female vocals for "The Lodgers".
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Live Performances"The Lodgers" is a constant in The Style Council's live performances and has been performed at many of their concerts.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has often been used in various media, the most notable of which might be the 2009 BBC television series, The Day of the Triffids.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough "The Lodgers" didn't win any notable awards, it helped cement The Style Council's place as one of the distinctive English bands of the 1980s.
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Lyrical ThemesThe lyrics of "The Lodgers" reflect Weller's socialism and advocacy for the working class. It's known for its sharp social commentary and political overtones.
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“Last Album"The Cost of Loving," which includes the song "The Lodgers", is the last album by The Style Council to be certified by BPI, earning a silver certification.
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