Emergency On Planet Earth

Jamiroquai

About Emergency On Planet Earth

"Emergency on Planet Earth" is the fourth and final single released from British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai's debut studio album, of the same name. The song was written by Jay Kay, and has a very environmentalist tone, urging the listener to "stop modernisation going on." The track peaked at #14 on the UK Singles Chart, and at #4 on the U. S. Dance Chart. A remix of the song, which uses a completely different bass track and intro, and includes some changes in the arrangements, was featured on the single, and in the music video for the song. This version was later released on the group's greatest hits compilation, High Times: Singles 1992–2006. 


Year:
1993
4:05
68 

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The kids need education,
And the streets are never clean,
I've seen, a certain disposition, prevailing in the wind,
Sweet change, if anybody's listening?
Emergency on planet earth.
Is that life that I am witnessing,
Or just another wasted birth.

Now, we got emergency
Oh, we got emergency on planet Earth
Now, we got emergency
Oh, we got emergency on planet Earth

Think we're standing for injustice,
White gets two and black gets five years,
Took me quite a while to suss this,
But now I know my head is cleared
And a little boy in hungry land, is just a picture in the news,
Won't see him in that tv advertising, 'cause it might put you off your food

Now, we got emergency
Oh, we got emergency on planet Earth
Now, we got emergency
Oh, we got emergency on planet Earth

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Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai i/dʒəˈmɪrəkwaɪ/ are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Their best known track is "Virtual Insanity", which won four awards at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Jamiroquai have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy Award in 1998. more »

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Written by: JASON KAY, TOBY SMITH

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10 facts about this song

Creation & Release
"Emergency on Planet Earth" is a song by British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai. It was released as the third single from their debut studio album of the same name in 1993.
Live Performances
Over the years, it has become one of the band’s most frequently played live songs, often serving as a set closer.
Music Video
A music video was produced to promote the single, which features the band performing the song in a futuristic environment.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics have a strong environmental message, reflecting the singer's belief in the urgency of addressing environmental issues.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity among fans, the song did not chart as well as other singles from the album. It reached number 35 on the UK Singles Chart.
Critic Reviews
The song garnered generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its danceable rhythm, socially conscious lyrics, and the band's performance.
Album Impact
The song helped the "Emergency on Planet Earth" album to become a major success in the UK, debuting at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.
Song Writers
Jay Kay (also the lead singer of Jamiroquai) and Toby Smith are credited as the writers for the song, while song production was completed by Mike Nielsen and Jay Kay.
Unique Sound
The song is noted for its blend of acid jazz, funk, and soul elements – music styles that defined Jamiroquai's unique sound in the 1990s.
Legacy
"Emergency on Planet Earth" is one of Jamiroquai's most iconic songs, greatly contributing to the band's long-lasting impact on the music industry.

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