Games Without Frontiers
Peter Gabriel, Arcade Fire
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Games Without Frontiers Hans plays with Lotte, Lotte plays with Jane Jane plays with Willi, Willi is happy again Suki plays with Leo, Sacha plays with Britt Adolf builts a bonfire, Enrico plays with it Whistling tunes we hid in the dunes by the seaside Whistling tunes we're kissing baboons in the jungle It's a knockout If looks could kill, they probably will In games without frontiers-war without tears Games without frontiers-war without tears Jeux sans frontieres Andre has a red flag, Chiang Ching's is blue They all have hills to fly them on except for Lin Tai Yu Dressing up in costumes, playing silly games Hiding out in tree-tops shouting out rude names Whistling tunes we hide in the dunes by the seaside Whistling tunes we piss on the goons in the jungle It's a knockout If looks could kill they probably will In games without frontiers-wars without tears If looks could kill they probably will In games without frontiers-war without tears Games without frontiers-war without tears Jeux sans frontieres
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Written by: Peter Gabriel
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13 facts about this song
Singer-songwriter"Games Without Frontiers" is a song written and performed by British rock musician Peter Gabriel, who is also known as the former lead singer of the progressive rock band Genesis.
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Release DetailsThe song was released as a single from his self-titled third album, also known as 'Melt,' in 1980.
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Chart PerformanceWith the release, "Games Without Frontiers" became Peter Gabriel's first top 10 hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 4.
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International AcclaimThe song was not only successful in the UK, it also reached the top spot on the Canadian singles chart and climbed to number 48 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Concept"Games Without Frontiers" uses the metaphor of children's games to depict the senselessness and futility of war.
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French VocalsThe chorus of the song, "Jeux sans frontières", is French for "Games without borders" or "Games without frontiers".
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CollaborationThe song features backing vocals by Kate Bush, a renowned English singer-songwriter and musician.
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InstrumentationPeter Gabriel uses a variety of unique instruments in the track, including the whistle, a reverse tape effect as part of the drum track, and a shakuhachi (a Japanese bamboo flute).
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Music VideoThe song’s music video, directed by David Mallet, uses playful war games to further emphasize its anti-war message.
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Live PerformancesThroughout his career, Gabriel has performed "Games Without Frontiers" numerous times in his live concerts, cementing it as a fan favourite.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists over the years, including the musician and author, David J.
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Connection to a TV ShowThe name of the song was inspired by a European television game show called "Jeux Sans Frontières" in which contestants from different countries competed in ludicrous games.
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Contemporary RelevanceEven decades after its release, "Games Without Frontiers" is still seen as a poignant social commentary on the futility of war and the superficial lines that divide nations.
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