It Doesn't Have to Be This Way
The Blow Monkeys
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it doesn't have to be this way just counting the hours 'cause when your bed it's made then baby it's too late there's no hope for a hungry child whose joker is wild they take all hope away by the end of the day well i just about have enough of the sunshine hey! what did I hear you say? You know, it doesn't have to be that way! You! When you walk out the door You gonna ask for more It doesn't have to hurt that way Just counting the pain You've only got yourself to blame For playing the game There's no hope for a hungry child (no wonder!) Whose joker is wild And they take all hope And I just can't see the sense And my mind's a haze well i just about have enough of the sunshine hey! what did I hear you say? You know, it doesn't have to be that way! You! When you walk out the door You gonna ask for more do you want it? do you want it? don't you know that i got it baby? don't you know i got it baby? And I just about have enough of the sunshine hey! what did I hear you say? You know, it doesn't have to be that way! You! When you walk out the door You better ask for more
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Release Details"It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" is a song by the British band The Blow Monkeys, released in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit in the UK, reaching number 5 on the singles charts.
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Album InformationIt is the opening track of the band's third album, "She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter."
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Music GenreThe Blow Monkeys are known for their blend of pop and jazz, creating a unique sound that comes through in "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way."
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Song InfluenceThe song is said to have been influenced by the band's political views, particularly their opposition to the conservative government that was in power in the UK at the time.
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Band MembersThe Blow Monkeys was formed by Dr. Robert (Robert Howard), who is the vocalist and plays guitar. Other members are Mick Anker on bass, Neville Henry on saxophone, and Tony Kiley on drums.
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Music VideoThe music video for "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" was shot in black and white and featured the members of the band performing the song.
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Notable PerformancesThe Blow Monkeys performed "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" on popular TV shows of the time like "Top of the Pops."
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Social MessageThe band often mixed their music with social messages, and many believe "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" was a critique of the social issues faced in the late 1980s.
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Live PerformancesThe song remains a fan-favorite and is often included in sets when The Blow Monkeys perform live.
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Other VersionsVarious remixes and extended versions of "It Doesn't Have to Be This Way" were released, some of them featuring on 12" vinyls.
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