Just Who Is the 5 O'Clock Hero?
The Jam
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Hello darlin' - I'm home again Covered in shit and aches and pains Too knackered to think so give me time to come round Just gimme the living room beat to the TV sound - My hard earned dough goes in bills and the larder And that Prince Philip tells us we gotta work harder! It seems a constant struggle just to exist Scrimping and saving and crossing of lists - From this window I've seen the whole world pass From dawn to dusk I've heard the last laugh laughed I've seen enough tears to wash away this street I've heard wedding bells chime and a funeral march When as one life finishes another one starts - Alright then love so I'll be off now It's back to the lunchbox and workermanagement rows There's gotta be more to this old life then this Scrimping and saving and crossing of lists -
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Written by: PAUL WELLER
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10 facts about this song
Artist Details"Just Who is the 5 O'Clock Hero?" is sung by The Jam, a British rock band famous during the late 70s and early 80s.
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Release InformationThe song was originally released as a single in the Netherlands, Germany, and Australia in 1982 but did not initially see a UK release.
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Chart Performance"Just Who is the 5 o'Clock Hero?" reached No. 8 in the Dutch Top 40 chart and No. 4 in the Austrian chart.
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Song ThemeThe song is an ode to the typical British working man, who works from 9 to 5, hence the '5 O'Clock hero'.
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Style and LyricsLike many of The Jam's songs, its lyrics provide social commentary on working-class life in Britain.
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UK ReleaseThe song was later included in the UK on "The Bitterest Split" - a double A-side single with "The Great Depression" in 1982.
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Album Association"Just Who is the 5 o'Clock Hero?" is also included in the compilation "Snap!" released by The Jam in 1983, which comprises their most successful singles from their career.
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Vinyl FormatThe song was initially made available on a vinyl record format.
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Music InfluenceThe Jam is often recognized for their mix of rock, punk, and elements of soul, which is also evident in this song.
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Band BreakupSadly, The Jam disbanded later in 1982, making "Just Who is the 5 O'Clock Hero?" one of the band's last singles.
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