Kids Are United
Sham 69
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For once in my life I've got something to say I want to say it now for now is today A love has been given so why not enjoy So let's all grab and let's all enjoy If the kids are united then we'll never be divided If the kids are united then we'll never be divided Just take a look around you What do you see Kids with feelings like you and me Understand him, he'll understand you For you are him, and he is you If the kids are united then we'll never be divided If the kids are united then we'll never be divided If the kids are united then we'll never be divided If the kids are united then we'll never be divided I don't want to be rejected I don't want to be denied Then its not my misfortune That I've opened up your eyes Freedom is given Speak how you feel I have no freedom How do you feel They can lie to my face But not to my heart If we all stand together It will just be the start If the kids are united then we'll never be divided If the kids are united then we'll never be divided
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Written by: DAVID MICHAEL JOHN PARSONS, JAMES TIMOTHY PURSEY
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11 facts about this song
Background"If The Kids Are United" is a song by English punk rock band Sham 69.
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Release YearThe song was released in 1978, during the peak years of the punk rock movement in the United Kingdom.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the raw and aggressive nature of punk rock, "If The Kids Are United" managed to reach number 9 in the UK Singles Chart, indicating greater acceptance of punk music among the mainstream audience.
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Provocative TitleThe song's title, "If The Kids Are United", in itself is provocative and meaningful. It carries the notions of unity, revolution, and rebellion which were prevalent themes in punk music and culture.
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Lead SingerThe song was famously fronted by Jimmy Pursey, whose vocals carry a distinctively raw, honest, and passionate tone that embodies the punk spirit.
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Anthemic NatureWith the repetitive chorus "If the kids are united, then we’ll never be divided", the song quickly became an anthem for the youth, hence it's popularity.
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LyricismThe lyrics express a social and political viewpoint, which was a common characteristic of punk music, reflecting the social tensions of the time.
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Cover Versions"If The Kids Are United" is notably one of Sham 69's most covered songs, with renditions by various artists from different genres, amplifying its worldwide recognition and impact.
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LegacyThe song remains highly influential and revered in the punk genre, symbolizing the movement's ethos and the impact of social commentary in music.
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Change in Band's TrajectoryThis song, along with a few other hits, marked a change in Sham 69's trajectory taking them from being an underground band to achieving mainstream success.
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Live PerformancesKnown for their energetic live performances, Sham 69's rendition of "If The Kids Are United" usually evoked strong crowd participation, further establishing the song as an anthem of unity amongst the counterculture.
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