Call Up
The Clash
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It's up to you not to heed the call-up 'N' you must not act the way you were brought up Who knows the reasons why you have grown up? Who knows the plans or why they were drawn up? It's up to you not to heed the call-up I don't want to die! It's up to you not to hear the call-up I don't want to kill! For he who will die Is he who will kill Maybe I want to see the wheat fields Over Kiev and down to the sea All the young people down the ages They gladly marched off to die Proud city fathers used to watch them Tears in their eyes There is a rose that I want to live for Although, God knows, I may not have met her There is a dance an' I should be with her There is a town - unlike any other It's up to you not to hear the call-up 'N' you must not act the way you were brought up Who give you work an' why should you do it? At fifty five minutes past eleven There is a rose... Yeah!
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Written by: JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES, TOPPER HEADON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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8 facts about this song
Formation"Call Up" is a song by British punk rock band, "The Clash." The band was formed in 1976 and was part of the original wave of British punk.
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Album History"Call Up" was included in the band's fourth studio album, “Sandinista!” which was released in December 1980.
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Song Style"Call Up" is categorized as a punk rock song, but "The Clash" is known for their ability to incorporate different styles into their music.
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Album Reception“Sandinista!” was very experimental and received mixed reactions from fans and critics. Some praised it for its genre-bending style while others felt it was too diffuse.
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Song Theme"Call Up" discusses the concept of military recruitment with the refrain saying, “It’s up to you not to heed the call-up."
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PromotionThe song was promoted as a single in some countries, but not in the UK or the US.
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Band DisbandmentDespite the mixed feedback of their fourth studio album, the band continued to produce music until eventually disbanding in 1986.
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Legacy"The Clash" is often considered one of the most influential bands in the punk rock music scene. Their music, including songs like "Call Up," has left a lasting impact on music history.
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