Amnesia
Chumbawamba
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Goodbye to the summer Sold down the river Unhappy ever after Well did you ever? Did you ever reach for the Glued down penny? Same old joke and it's not funny Burns are red bruises blue Out with the old cheated by the new Do you suffer from long term Memory loss? I don't remember You sing the same old verse Stick like glue for better or worse What goes around comes around Again again again This heart pulled apart Hydra fighting head to head Burns are red bruises blue Out with the old cheated by the new Do you suffer from long-term memory loss? I don't remember. Amnesia Do you suffer from long-term Memory loss? I don't remember.
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Written by: BRUCE, DWORSKY, NUGENT
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Amnesia" is a song by the British band, Chumbawamba. The band stepped into the music industry in the early 1980s and gained recognition for its punk rock ethos and anarchist sentiments.
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Album Release"Amnesia" is from Chumbawamba's eighth studio album, titled "Tubthumper". The album was commercially released in 1997 and achieved significant success.
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GenreAlthough Chumbawamba is recognized for their punk rock and anarcho-punk origins, "Amnesia" reflects elements of alternative rock and pop, marking a shift in their musical style.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, "Amnesia" was a commercial success. It reached No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1998, making it their second top-10 hit in the UK after "Tubthumping".
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Radio BanSurprisingly, "Amnesia" was temporarily banned from being played on BBC Radio 1, which deemed the political content of the song as inappropriate for broadcast during the 1997 general election period in the UK.
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Political ThemesReflecting Chumbawamba's anarchist ideology, "Amnesia" criticizes New Labour and then-prime minister, Tony Blair for straying away from their socialist roots.
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ControversyThe song stirred controversy upon its release due to its political undertones. In response to criticism, the band maintained that the song was a commentary, not an endorsement of any political party.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Amnesia" incorporates surreal elements and abstract visuals. It features an anthropomorphic rat, which is said to represent political leaders.
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LegacyDespite the controversial nature of the song, "Amnesia" remains one of Chumbawamba’s most popular songs to date, showcasing the band's ability to blend catchy pop melodies with politically charged lyrics.
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Live PerformancesChumbawamba performed "Amnesia" on various shows and platforms across the world. Notably, they performed the song live on the late-night talk show "Conan O'Brien", bringing their anarchist sentiments to mainstream American television.
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