Who Wants the World
The Stranglers
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Came down on a Monday Somewhere in the midlands Tasted man tasted flea Couldn't tell the difference Asked around on Tuesday Got nothing from a tree The guide had said what talks is red That's all there is to see Who wants the world Who wants the world Who wants the world Not me Not me Not me Not me (tell me to rearrange your face Sometime I'd really like to get To know you better) Looked around on Wednesday Took in all the sights The promised land they'd left to man Been ruined over night Peering through thr portholes Teardrops in their eyes The ship they took one last look At Thursday setting sunrise Who wants the world Who wants the world Who wants the world Not me Not me Not me Not me Who wants the world
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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Who Wants The World" by The Stranglers was released as a single in 1980, in-between their albums "The Raven" (1979) and "The Gospel According to the Meninblack" (1981).
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Chart PerformanceDespite the band's success on the UK charts with previous singles, "Who Wants The World" did not perform as well, peaking at number 39.
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Music GenreThe Stranglers are known for their punk rock music; however, "Who Wants The World" exhibits a departure from this style, incorporating elements of post-punk and new wave.
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Missing From Studio AlbumWhile most of The Stranglers' singles were included in their studio albums, "Who Wants The World" is unique in that it wasn't included in any of them.
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Controversial BandThe Stranglers were known for being one of the more controversial bands from the punk era, often being criticized for their aggressive, confrontational style. However, "Who Wants The World" represents a more mature, thoughtful side of the band's music.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song addresses societal and ecological issues — a reflection of increasing public concern regarding environmental conservation during this period.
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Song Length"Who Wants The World" runs for two minutes and fifty-three seconds, consistent with the shorter song lengths typical of punk and new wave music.
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Band LineupThe lineup of The Stranglers during the recording of this song included Jean-Jacques Burnel (bass, vocals), Hugh Cornwell (guitar, vocals), Dave Greenfield (keyboards, vocals), and Jet Black (drums).
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Non-Album B-Side TrackThe B-side for "Who Wants The World" was a non-album track titled "The Meninblack (Waiting For 'Em)", a hint at the band's next, more experimental phase.
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Record LabelThe song was released by United Artists Records, a label famous for its roster of groundbreaking artists from the 1970s and 1980s.
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