Stop the Cavalry
Jona Lewie
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Hey, Mr. Churchill comes over here To say we're doing splendidly But it's very cold out here in the snow, Marching to win from the enemy Oh I say it's tough, I have had enough Can you stop the cavalry? I have had to fight, almost every night Down throughout these centuries That is when I say, oh yes yet again Can you stop the cavalry? Mary Bradley waits at home In the nuclear fall-out zone Wish I could be dancing now In the arms of the girl I love (Dub a dub a dumb dumb) (Dub a dub dubadum dubadum dub a dub dubadum) Wish I was at home for Christmas Bang! That's another bomb on another town While Luzar and Jim have tea If I get home, live to tell the tale I'll run for all presidencies If I get elected I'll stop, I will stop the cavalry (Dub a dub a dumb dumb) (Dub a dub dubadum dubadum dub a dub dubadum) Wish I was at home for Christmas Wish I could be dancing now In the arms of the girl I love Mary Bradley waits at home She has been waiting two years long Wish I was at home for Christmas
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Written by: Jona Lewie, Rob De Nijs
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Stop the Cavalry" is best categorized under the genre of synth-pop and Christmas music.
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Release DateJona Lewie's holiday hit song "Stop the Cavalry" was initially released in the United Kingdom on November 24, 1980.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in December 1980, and it has been a festive favorite ever since.
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Song MessageDespite its popularity during the holiday season, Jona Lewie has stated that the song was never intended as a Christmas hit, and that it is actually about war and its consequences.
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LyricsIn the lyrics, the protagonist is a soldier who wishes to escape the battlefield and return home to his loved ones, with the line "Wish I was at home for Christmas" leading to its association with Christmas and its annual return to the airwaves during the holidays.
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Popularity Over TimeSince its release, "Stop the Cavalry" has entered the UK Top 40 chart on a number of occasions, usually around Christmastime.
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Notable InstrumentsThe song is characterized by its distinctive use of a brass band and synthesizers, adding to its unique appeal.
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Song CreationJona Lewie wrote and recorded the song while living in the Netherlands. He played all the instruments on the track apart from the brass band.
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Worldwide RecognitionAside from the UK, "Stop the Cavalry" also saw chart-topping success across various countries including Ireland, Sweden, and Australia.
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Licensing AgreementsToday, song rights for "Stop the Cavalry" are owned by Cherry Red Records, an independent record label based in the UK.
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