Waterfall
The Stone Roses
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Chimes sing Sunday morn Today's the day she's sworn To steal what she never could own And race from this hole she calls home Now you're at the wheel Tell me how, how does it feel? So good to have equalized To lift up the lids of your eyes As the miles they disappear See land begin to clear Free from the filth and the scum This American satellites won She'll carry on through it all She's a waterfall She'll carry on through it all She's a waterfall See the steeple pine The hills as old as time Soon to be put to the test To be whipped by the winds of the west Stands on shifting sands The scales held in her hands The wind it just whips her and waits And fills up her brigantine sails She'll carry on through it all She's a waterfall She'll carry on through it all She's a waterfall
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Written by: Ian George Brown, John Squire
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Band Information"Waterfall" is a song by the English rock band The Stone Roses.
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Album ReleaseIt was originally released as the fourth single from their eponymous debut album "The Stone Roses" in 1991.
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ChartsThe song reached number 27 in the UK Singles Chart upon its release.
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Sequel SongThe track is followed by the song “Don’t Stop,” which is essentially “Waterfall” played in reverse with new lyrics.
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Music VideoThe 'Waterfall' was the only song from the Roses’ debut album to feature a music video.
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SamplingThe song features samples from the band's other songs, creating a layered sound that was innovative for its time.
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Art InspirationIan Brown, the band's lead singer, claims the song was inspired by the works of French painter Henri Rousseau.
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LegacyDespite not hitting high spots in charts, the song is often considered as one of the best songs by The Stone Roses by fans and music critics.
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Cover VersionIt was covered by British singer Cheryl Cole for her debut studio album, 3 Words (2009).
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Live PerformancesThe song has been included in most of the band’s setlists for their live performances, and it usually receives a great crowd response.
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LyricsThe lyrics are thought to be about a woman breaking free from her restraints.
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Notable RecognitionIn a 2006 poll for Q magazine, readers voted "Waterfall" as number 9 in a list of "100 Greatest Songs Ever".
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John LeckieThe producer, played a key role in developing the band's sound on this track and the entire album. He has been praised for his work on the album, which has since become a classic.
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