5 Minutes
The Stranglers
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I need a dream where I can live what I said I need a place where I can put my head I need a whole where I'll find darkness now And if you hassle me mister I might just Loose my head Five minutes and you're almost there Five minutes and you're almost dead Five minutes and you're almost there Five minutes and you're almost dead They came on a Saturday night They killed his cat and they raped his wife And in their eyes there was fear and hate And when they spoke they spoke with knives Five minutes and you're almost there Five minutes and you're almost dead Five minutes and you're almost there Five minutes and you're almost dead Some say that I should hate them all But I say that wouldn't help at all I just want to find those guys that's all I just want to find those guys that's all That's all that's all Five minutes and you're almost there Five minutes and you're almost dead Five minutes and you're almost there Five minutes and you're almost dead The night time comes and the streets they ring With the fears of a thousand things But if you worry about your ports of call You'll never get nothing done at all Five minutes and you're almost there Five minutes and you're almost dead Five minutes and you're almost there Five minutes and you're almost dead Some say that I should hate them all But I say that wouldn't help at all I just want to find those guys that's all I just want to find those guys that's all I just want to find those guys that's all That's all
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Written by: BRIAN JOHN DUFFY, DAVID GREENFIELD, HUGH ALAN CORNWELL, JEAN JACQUES BURNEL
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"The Stranglers" was formed in 1974 in Guildford, Surrey. "5 Minutes" is one of the songs from their long-lasting career.
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Punk GenreThe band is well known as one of the punk rock bands of the '70s. "5 Minutes", released in 1978, represents the raw and edgy style of punk music.
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The 2nd AlbumWhen the song "5 Minutes" was released, it was part of The Stranglers' second album named "No More Heroes".
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Chart PerformanceThe song "5 Minutes" reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1978.
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Lyric ContentThe song "5 Minutes" addresses the topic of rape, a subject matter as controversial as the band itself.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe Stranglers released the single "5 Minutes" on 7" vinyl.
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Notable LyricsThe song "5 Minutes" is infamous for its unforgettable chorus, which repeats the line "5 minutes and you can't remember her name."
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Controversial BandThe Stranglers were known for their controversial behavior, which parallels the challenging subject matter of "5 Minutes."
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Late Punk Era"5 Minutes" was released during the later stages of the punk rock movement in the UK, and its success demonstrated the genre's continued popularity.
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Later PerformancesDespite the controversial nature of the song, it has been performed by the band in more recent performances, testament to its lasting legacy.
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Non-Traditional Punk"5 Minutes", like many of The Stranglers' songs, incorporated non-traditional punk elements such as keyboard solos, reflecting their diverse musical influences.
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ProductionMartin Rushent, an influential producer within the punk and post-punk genre, produced the "5 Minutes" track.
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B-SideThe B-side of "5 Minutes" contains the song "Rok it to the Moon," providing a stark musical contrast with the A-side's harder punk edge.
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SongwritingLike most Stranglers songs, "5 Minutes" was collectively written by the band, including Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, and Jet Black.
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Album DifferenceAlthough the single version of "5 Minutes" made the charts, the album version of the song had a different mix.
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