People Help the People
Cherry Ghost
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God knows what is hiding in that weak and drunken heart I guess you kissed the girls and made them cry Those hardfaced Queens of misadventure God knows what is hiding in those weak and sunken eyes A Fiery throng of muted angels Giving love and getting nothing back People help the people And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it People help the people And nothing will drag you down Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool That turned, all those good hearts away God knows what is hiding, in that world of little consequence Behind the tears, inside the lies A thousand slowly dying sunsets God knows what is hiding in those weak and drunken hearts I guess the loneliness came knocking No on needs to be alone, oh save me People help the people And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it People help the people Nothing will drag you down Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool That turned, all those good hearts away People help the people And if your homesick, give me your hand and I'll hold it People help the people Nothing will drag you down Oh and if I had a brain, Oh and if I had a brain I'd be cold as a stone and rich as the fool That turned, all those good hearts away
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Written by: Simon Aldred
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Recognition"People Help the People" is a song by British band "Cherry Ghost", which was led by Simon Aldred. The group received momentous recognition after winning an Ivor Novello award for Best Contemporary Song in 2008.
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Album DebutThe song "People Help the People" featured on Cherry Ghost's debut album. This album named "Thirst for Romance" was released in July 2007 and it reached number 7 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Song InspirationThe song was written by Simon Aldred, the lead vocalist of Cherry Ghost, reflecting his thoughts about societal issues. The title is an expression of his belief in the power of humanity and mutual aid.
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Chart Performance"People Help the People" received wide acclaim and was successful on music charts. The song debuted at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart when it was first released in June 2007.
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Popularity BoostThe popularity of the song increased immensely when covered by Birdy, a young and talented musician. Birdy's version of the song reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart further popularizing the song.
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Music VideoThe original music video for "People Help the People" is black-and-white, featuring Aldred performing the song live. Birdy's cover version of the song also has its own music video, this one depicting a storyline of two homeless men helped by a young girl.
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Song CoversAside from Birdy’s famous cover, the song "People Help the People" has been covered by several other artists as well. It was sung by Andrea Begley, the winner of The Voice UK 2013, during her audition for the show.
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Use in MediaThe Birdy's cover version of "People Help the People" has been used in numerous television shows and movies, which include Elementary, Beauty & the Beast, and The 100, among others. This further increased the popularity and recognition of the song.
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Positive ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics and listeners alike, praising its emotionally powerful lyrics, profound social commentary, and the captivating vocals.
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Lasting ImpactMore than a decade after its release, "People Help the People" continues to be cherished and frequently covered. It has left a lasting impact due to its evocative and meaningful message about the power of kindness and human connection.
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