Revolution Calling
Queensrÿche
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For a price I'd do about anything Except pull the trigger For that I'd need a pretty good cause Then I heard of Dr. X The man with the cure Just watch the television Yeah, you'll see there's something going on Got no love for politicians Or that crazy scene in D.C. It's just a power mad town But the time is ripe for changes There's a growing feeling That taking a chance on a new kind of vision is due I used to trust the media To tell me the truth, tell us the truth But now I've seen the payoffs Everywhere I look Who do you trust when everyone's a crook? Revolution calling Revolution calling Revolution calling you There's a revolution calling Revolution calling Gotta make a change Gotta push, gotta push it on through Well, I'm tired of all this bullshit They keep selling me on T.V. About the communist plan And all the shady preachers Begging for my cash Swiss bank accounts while giving their secretaries the slam They're all in Penthouse now Or Playboy magazine, million dollar stories to tell I guess Warhol wasn't wrong Fame fifteen minutes long Everyone's using everybody, making the sale I used to think That only America's way, way was right But now the holy dollar rules everybody's lives Gotta make a million, doesn't matter who dies Revolution calling Revolution calling Revolution calling you There's a revolution calling Revolution calling Gotta make a change Gotta push, gotta push it on through I used to trust the media To tell me the truth, tell us the truth But now I've seen the payoffs Everywhere I look Who do you trust when everyone's a crook? Revolution calling Revolution calling Revolution calling you There's a revolution calling Revolution calling Gotta make a change Gotta push, gotta push it on through Revolution calling Revolution calling Revolution calling you There's a revolution calling Revolution calling Gotta make a change Gotta push, gotta push it on through There's something going on There's a revolution, there's a revolution, there's a revolution
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Written by: GEOFF TATE, MICHAEL WILTON
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12 facts about this song
Song Details"Revolution Calling" is a song by the American progressive heavy metal band Queensrÿche.
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Album AppearanceThe song was included in the band's third studio album, "Operation: Mindcrime," released in May 1988.
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Concept ThemeThe song is part of a concept album which tells a story about a drug addict who gets involved in a revolutionary group as an assassin.
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Track Listing"Revolution Calling" is the second track of the album, following the brief intro track "I Remember Now."
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Song LengthThe song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe lyrics of "Revolution Calling" introduce the main themes of the album, namely corruption, political rebellion, and the disillusionment of the protagonist.
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Band MembersThe song features Geoff Tate on vocals, Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo on guitars, Eddie Jackson on bass, and Scott Rockenfield on drums.
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ConceptionGuitarist Chris DeGarmo, who is cited as the main writer of the song, said that it was inspired by the band's frustration with the political climate of the late '80s.
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Live Performances"Revolution Calling" has been a regular part of Queensrÿche's setlists during their live performances, with its high-energy music and rallying cry lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, along with the album it is part of, is often cited as one of Queensrÿche's best works. The critics praised the complexity of its lyrics and its instrumentation.
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Popular LegacyThe song remains one of Queensrÿche's most famous and beloved songs, with its message still resonating with fans even after decades since its release.
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Music Video"Revolution Calling" did not have an official music video. However, the complete album "Operation: Mindcrime" had a short movie made, depicting the events of all songs, where "Revolution Calling" was visually represented.
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