Revolution Baby
Transvision Vamp
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Hey! Hey! AB-boy blue, he's the King of the Groove He got booster charged, Electra-Glide, high healed shoes And he moves, and he grooves, yeah he grooves Now Xuxu's a Queen, she's a Queen Bee babe She's all fired up and ready to rave And she knows, how to go, and she go go's She goes I'm so bored of this institution I need something to set me loose and Music's gonna be my revolution baby Revolution, revolution, you could be my revolution baby Well I seen you out honey, burnin' the streets A big black turbo, hey! that ain't no jeep That machine, what a dream, oh man it's so mean Say I've had enough of burnt out reunions I need something to set me loose and I want you to be my revolution baby Revolution, revolution, you could be my revolution baby My revolution, babe My revolution, babe oh yeah! Hey! You know we got an 'A' Bomb Star v the USSR Got us all wrapped up and ready to blow and you know When it blows, oh man it's really gonna blow Say I'm so tired of all this confusion Everyone talking like there's no solution When a change of heart could be the revolution baby Revolution, revolution, you could be my revolution baby Yeah yeah yeah Your mama's rich and your daddy's good looking I got the hunger so tell me what's cooking I got the time man, if you gat a dime man Don't waste your time man, that's a Capital crime man I got the will, if you got the thrill And I'll sell you my trash if you pay me cash The man's got the stash, but we got the hash... Hey! what you got in that bag? I don't believe you... Well the boys want the boys and girls want the girls It's a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world Geogie's buying coke, and Michael's selling cola Don't leave the bag out or you'll get turned over Twenty empty houses and they put you on the waiting list Twenty years of day school and they put you on the night shift But you got yours and I got mine You know we're doing OK, yeah we're doing fine Lucy's in the Sky, she got tears in her eyes 'cause we're all on the same side when the mushroom hits the sky Just open your heart babe and you can start the revolution Right now, revolution Just start the revolution Right now, come on Just start the revolution You know that you could be that Revolution baby Why'know, why'know, why'know that you could Be that revolution baby Just start the revolution Right now, come on And start the revolution
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Written by: NICHOLAS CHRISTIAN SAYER
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6 facts about this song
About the Song"Revolution Baby" is a signature song by the British alternative rock band, Transvision Vamp.
- The song was released in both 7" and 12" versions, in 1987, as part of the band's debut album, "Pop Art."
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About the Lyrical CompositionThe lyrics of "Revolution Baby" incorporate a rebellious theme and talks about the desire for a personal and societal change.
- It displays lead singer Wendy James's energy and attitude, which became a defining factor of the band's image and music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 30 in 1987.
- It was the band's first, but not the last, taste of chart success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Revolution Baby" features eccentric visuals, combining psychedelic colours and surreal images, which was not typical for videos of that era.
- The band's rebellious streak was reflected in the music video aesthetic, setting it apart from traditional pop videos.
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Band InsightsTransvision Vamp, formed in 1986, was known for its punk-infused pop rock sound, marked by a fusion of rock, pop, and punk influences.
- The band led by lead singer Wendy James gained notoriety due to her punk image and outspoken persona, which were both showcased in "Revolution Baby."
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Legacy"Revolution Baby" still holds up as an anthem for a generation of young people embracing personal revolutions.
- The song continues to be a standout in Transvision Vamp's discography and is a vintage milestone in the late-1980s British rock scene.
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