Them Heavy People
Kate Bush
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Rolling (rolling) the ball, rolling (rolling) the ball, rolling (rolling) the ball to me Rolling (rolling) the ball, rolling (rolling) the ball, rolling (rolling) the ball to me They arrived at an inconvenient time I was hiding in a room in my mind They made me look at myself I saw it well, I'd shut the people out of my life So now I take the opportunities Wonderful teachers ready to teach me I must work on my mind For now I realize Everyone of us has a heaven inside Them heavy people hit me in a soft spot Them heavy people help me Them heavy people hit me in a soft spot Rolling the ball (rolling), rolling the ball (rolling), rolling the ball to me They open doorways that I thought were shut for good They read me Gurdjieff and Jesu They build up my body, break me emotionally It's nearly killing me, but what a lovely feeling! I love the whirling of the dervishes I love the beauty of rare innocence You don't need no crystal ball Don't fall for a magic wand We humans got it all, we perform the miracles Them heavy people hit me in a soft spot Them heavy people help me Them heavy people hit me in a soft spot Rolling the ball (rolling), rolling the ball(rolling), rolling the ball to me
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Written by: KATE BUSH
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15 facts about this song
Artist Background"Them Heavy People" was written and performed by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush.
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Album DetailsThe song is from her award-winning debut album, "The Kick Inside," which was released in 1978.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Bush's interest in meditation and religion.
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Commercial Performance"Them Heavy People" reached number seven on the UK Singles Chart making it one of her three songs to reach the top ten in the UK charts.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song are a tribute to the people who helped her early in her career.
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Tour PerformanceIt was performed as part of her only tour, "The Tour of Life" in 1979.
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International PerformanceThe song also charted well in Japan, reaching number three on the singles chart.
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Notable TV PerformanceOne of her memorable performances of the song was on 'Saturday Night Live' where she played piano and sang.
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Official VideoThe official video of "Them Heavy People" showcased her distinctive mime and interpretive dance style, which was a significant part of her artistic expression.
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Musical CompositionThe song is famous for its Caribbean vibe, attributed to its reggae pop elements, a genre that Bush was known to incorporate in her music.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, notably Ra Ra Riot and The Nolans, have covered "Them Heavy People" in their style, showcasing the song's musical flexibility and appeal.
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Rolling the Ball to MeThe song is also known by its alternate title "Rolling the Ball to Me," which repeats in the song's chorus.
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Spiritual References"Them Heavy People" contains several religious references including to Gurdjieff and Jesu, who were spiritual teachers.
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Release ControversyDespite the song's successful charts performance, it was not officially released in the UK and was only available as an import.
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French VersionThere's a French version of this song, titled “Ces Gens-Là,” which Kate recorded in 1979.
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