Living in a Box
Living in a Box
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Woke up this mornin' Closed in on both sides Nothin' doin' I feel resistance As I open my eyes Someone's foolin' I found a way to break through this cellophane bag 'Cause I know what's goin' on In your mind I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box Life goes in circles Around and around Circulating I sometimes wonder What's movin' underground I'm escaping I found a way to break through this cellophane bag 'Cause I know what's goin' on In my mind I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box Livin' Ahh ha I found a way to break through this cellophane bag 'Cause I know what's goin' on In your mind I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a cardboard box I'm a livin' I'm a livin'....I'm a livin' I'm a livin', I'm a livin'....I'm a livin' I'm a livin' in a box I'm a livin' in a box...
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Written by: MARCUS VERE, STEVE PIGOTT
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12 facts about this song
OriginThe song "Living in a Box" is by British band "Living in a Box" and is their eponymous debut single.
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Chart PerformanceReleased in 1987, the song was a top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at number 5.
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U.S SuccessIn the United States, the song reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Famous SongwritersThe song was co-written by Chaz Jankel, who was a member of the punk rock band The Blockheads.
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Name CoincidenceInterestingly, the song shares its name with the band, which is a coincidence not seen frequently in the music industry.
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Album ReleaseThe song also appears on the band’s 1987 self-titled debut album.
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Global SuccessNot only was the song popular in the UK and the U.S., it also charted internationally, including in Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is infamous for featuring the band performing inside of, you guessed it, a box.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by American Idol contestant Blake Lewis in 2007 and German techno group Scooter in 2014.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics metaphorically talk about people who close their minds and isolate themselves from the reality and opportunities the world has to offer.
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Movie AppearanceThe song made an appearance in the 1987 film, "The Big Town".
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Re-releaseThe song was re-released as a remix in 1989 when it peaked at number 18 in the UK.
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