Damaged Goods

Gang of Four

About Damaged Goods

"Damaged Goods" is the debut single by Gang of Four. It was released on 13 October 1978 through independent record label Fast Product. Produced by Fast Product owner Bob Last under the alias Fast Product, the single received critical acclaim, prompting the band to sign to EMI Records. The title track and "Love Like Anthrax" were re-recorded for Gang of Four's debut album Entertainment! in 1979 and the whole EP was included in the Fast Product compilation Mutant Pop in 1980.


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The change will do you good
I always knew it would
Sometimes I'm thinking that I love you
But I know it's only lust
Your kiss so sweet
Your sweat so sour

Your kiss so sweet
Your sweat so sour
Sometimes I'm thinking that I love you
But I know it's only lust
The sins of the flesh
Are simply sins of lust
Sweat's running down your back
Sweat's running down your neck
Heated couplings in the sun
(Or is that untrue?)
Colder couplings in the night
(Never saw your body)
Your kiss so sweet
Your sweat so sour
Sometimes I'm thinking that I love you
But I know it's only lust
The change will do you good
I always knew it would
You know the change will do you good
You know the change will do you good

Damaged goods
Send them back
I can't work
I can't achieve
Send me back
Open the till
Give me the change
You said would do me good
Refund the cost
You said you're cheap but you're too much
Your kiss so sweet
Your sweat so sour
Sometimes I'm thinking that I love you
But I know it's only lust
The change will do you good
I always knew it would
You know the change will do you good
You know the change will do you good

I'm kissing you goodbye
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
I'm kissing you goodbye
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
I'm kissing you goodbye
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
I'm kissing you goodbye
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
I'm kissing you goodbye
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
I'm kissing you goodbye
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)
Bye
(Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye)

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Gang of Four

The Gang of Four (simplified Chinese: 四人帮; traditional Chinese: 四人幫; pinyin: Sìrén bāng) was the name given to a political faction composed of four Chinese Communist Party officials. They came to prominence during the Cultural Revolution (1966–76) and were subsequently charged with a series of treasonous crimes. The members consisted of Mao Zedong's last wife Jiang Qing, the leading figure of the group, and her close associates Zhang Chunqiao, Yao Wenyuan, and Wang Hongwen. more »

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Written by: David Allen, Hugo Burnham, Andrew Gill, Jonathan King

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Damaged Goods" was first released as a single by British post-punk rock band Gang of Four in December 1978.
Chart Performance
Despite its non-mainstream sound, the song managed to reach number 43 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979.
Album Appearance
The song is also featured on the band's debut studio album, "Entertainment!", released in 1979 by EMI Records.
Impact & Influence
"Damaged Goods" is often cited as one of the founding tracks of the post-punk genre. Its innovative use of a funk rhythm and stark, polemical lyrics helped to define the radical edge of this new wave of music.
Cover Versions
It has been covered by several artists over the years, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, who included their version on their outtakes album, "Out in L.A."
Reissue
The song was re-recorded and reissued on the band's 2005 album "Return the Gift," with the newer version maintaining much of the energetic tone of the original.
Pop Culture
"Damaged Goods" has served as part of popular culture and featured on the soundtrack of the 2012 movie "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and the popular video game "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD" in 2012.
Critical Acclaim
In 2009, Pitchfork Media placed the song number 27 on its list of the "Top 200 Tracks of the 1970s".
Innovation
The song is notable for its innovative structure, with disjointed guitar riffs, scratchy rhythm, and often discordant vocals, all hallmarks of Gang of Four's distinctive musical style.
Band Evaluation
According to an interview with guitarist Andy Gill in Uncut Magazine, "Damaged Goods" was a song that the band itself thought was too traditional. Their initial focus was to make music that was non-rock or anti-rock, but "Damaged Goods" turned out to be one of their most popular and enduring tracks.
Lyrics
The lyrics of “Damaged Goods” have been interpreted as a critique of capitalist consumerism and sexual politics, with its mentions of a 'product', 'contract', and 'interest' serving as metaphors.

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