Rebel Run
Toyah
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(Words Willcox / Music Darlow) Praying to the silent man A new day dawns Behind acetylene tanks A dog's lament Wakes the new age But falls in splintered fragments Around his cage Like everyone said there'd be So much more to nineteen eighty-four Rebel run Don't shoot your gun Rebel run Run run run Now get down And stay down You've gotta learn To kiss the ground You see a city Well watch it fall We're the hobos Of planet patrol Lean machines Colliding Out of control Rebel run Don't shoot your gun Rebel run Run run run Now get down And stay down You've gotta learn To kiss the ground You've gotta get away You've gotta get away Rebel You've gotta get away You've gotta stay away... It's just a power game It's just a power game Rebel You've gotta get away You've gotta stay away
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Written by: SIMON DARLOW, TOYAH WILCOX
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
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14 facts about this song
Artist Classification"Rebel Run" is a single by British musician Toyah Willcox, more popularly known simply as Toyah.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1983 as a single from her album "Love Is the Law."
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Chart Performance"Rebel Run" charted at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Toyah's Top 40 UK singles.
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Video DirectorThe music video for "Rebel Run" was directed by David Mallet, who is known for directing iconic music videos such as David Bowie's "Ashes to Ashes" and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Rebel Run" touch upon themes of rebellion and empowerment, reflecting Toyah's own punk rocker image and attitude.
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Musical StyleThe song marked a shift towards a more pop-oriented sound than her previous punk and new wave inspired works.
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Album Placement"Rebel Run" is the third track on the "Love Is the Law" album and was the first single to be released from the album.
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Co-WritersLike many of Toyah's songs, "Rebel Run" was co-written by Toyah herself and Simon Darlow, who is an English musician and songwriter.
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InstrumentationThe song employs a mixture of synthesizer, guitar, and percussion, characteristic of the new wave and synth-pop music predominant in the early 1980s.
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Song Length"Rebel Run" is approximately 3 minutes and 59 seconds long, making it a standard length for a pop song.
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Iconic ImageThe single's cover, featuring Toyah in an eye-catching headpiece and striking make-up, played a huge role in crafting her image as an icon of 1980s pop culture.
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Record LabelThe song was released by Safari Records, a label known for releasing work by a range of punk rock and new wave artists during the late 70s and early 80s.
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Live Performances"Rebel Run" has been a staple of Toyah's live performances throughout her career, often appearing on her setlists.
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Pop Culture ImplicationThe song and its music video enjoy continued relevance and have found a place within the pop culture of the 1980s.
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