Sheep
The Housemartins
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Sometimes I get so angry with the simple life they lead The shepherds smile seems to confirm my fears They've never questioned anything, They've never disagreed Sometimes I think they must have wool in their ears And when you see a can I see a crook And when you see a crowd I see a flock It's sheep we're up against Sheep we're up against When I was young they used to get me counting sheep But the counting I did was all in vain No when I'm tired and I'm trying to get to sleep I count humans jumping onto trains And when you see a can I see a crook And when you see a crowd I see a flock It's sheep we're up against Sheep we're up against And when you see a can I see a crook And when you see a crowd I see a flock It's sheep we're up against Sheep we're up against
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Written by: Ian Peter Cullimore, Paul Heaton
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Origin & Artists"Sheep" is a song by English indie rock band The Housemartins, formed in Hull in the early 1980s.
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Album DetailsThe song was featured on the band's debut album "London 0 Hull 4" that was released in 1986.
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Band MembersThe band comprised Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore, Ted Key, and Hugh Whitaker when they created the track. However, Norman Cook (later known as Fatboy Slim) and Dave Hemingway joined later, replacing Key and Whitaker from the original band line-up.
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GenreThe Housemartins are known for their jangle pop or indie pop, and "Sheep" is a perfect representation of their music style: a mix of jangly guitar, foot-tapping rhythm and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceEven though “Sheep" is one of the band's most recognized songs, it did not make a significant dent in the UK charts, peaking only at number 56.
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Social CommentaryLyrically, the band is known for its socialist views and "Sheep" was no exception. The song is a social critique, comparing everyday people to sheep, being led by those in power.
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LegacyAfter disbanding in 1988, the band members moved on to other projects. However, the song “Sheep” remained a well-loved part of The Housemartins' legacy, frequently played at concerts by Paul Heaton in his later solo career.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sheep" is quite characteristic of the band's distinctive style. It features stop-motion animation of sheep interspersed with footage of the band performing the track.
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Cover VersionsEven though not a traditional chart-topping hit, "Sheep" has been covered by various artists over the years, including the French band Les Sheriff.
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Demo VersionA rawer demo version of "Sheep" exists, reportedly recorded in 1983. This version can be found on some of the band's early demo tapes.
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