Wages Day
Deacon Blue
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There we stood and there we left Outside the flashing neon sign With the smell of cheap cigars And the hope of sweet perfume And his heart it was reeling With the thrill of it all All to do and only hours He said all this is all yours You can have it all You can take it all away From where we left off Living it all your way If you'll stand in my shoes If you'll do what I do On wages day On wages day And the cap from Disneyland That his cousin she brought back Stays open in his hand From one week to another And this long narrow land Is full of possibility All to do and only hours He said all this is all yours You can have it all You can take it all away From where we left off Living it all your way If you'll stand in my shoes If you'll do what I do On wages day On wages day
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Written by: RICKY ROSS
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Wages Day" is a song by Deacon Blue, a Scottish pop rock band. It is a track from their second studio album, "When the World Knows Your Name," released in 1989.
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Chart PerformanceDespite only reaching number 18 on the UK Singles Chart, "Wages Day" still became one of the band's most popular songs.
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Song Theme"Wages Day" draws on the experience of the working-class life, a prevalent theme in many Deacon Blue's songs, depicting the anticipation and relief when payday arrives.
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Disc Edition"Wages Day" was also released as a limited edition disc offering remixes of the hit song and other tracks from the band.
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Music VideoSimilar to the song's theme, the music video for "Wages Day" also illustrates working-class life in the 1980s, showcasing both the hardships and small victories.
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SongwritingRicky Ross, the band’s lead vocalist, was the primary songwriter for "Wages Day".
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Commemorative ReplicationThe album "When the World Knows Your Name," featuring "Wages Day," was replicated for Deacon Blue's 25th-anniversary celebrations in a 3CD+DVD set, demonstrating the song's lasting popularity.
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CertificationThe album "When the World Knows Your Name," was certified 2x Platinum by the BPI, indicating over 600,000 units sold.
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Cover Versions"Wages Day" was covered by a Scottish musician, Paolo Nutini, in 2009 as a tribute to the songs that influenced his music career.
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Lyrics IndicationThe lyrics "Listen John; I have to say why you could make it pay" from the song "Wages Day" are presumed to be a reference to John L. Lewis, a prominent labor union leader who staunchly advocated for workers' rights.
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