25 or 6 to 4
Chicago
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Waiting for the break of day Searching for something to say Dancing lights againnst the sky Giving up I close my eyes Sitting cross-legged on the floor 25 or 6 to 4 Staring blindly into space Getting up to splash my face Wanting just to stay awake Wondering how much I can take Should have tried to do some more 25 or 6 to 4 Feeling like I ought to sleep Spinning room is sinking deep Searching for something to say Waiting for the break of day 25 or 6 to 4 25 or 6 to 4
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Written by: Robert Lamm
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11 facts about this song
Song OriginThe song "25 or 6 to 4" was released by American rock band Chicago in 1970.
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Album InformationIt was part of their second album, "Chicago," often referred to as "Chicago II."
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WriterThe song was written by Robert Lamm, one of the founding members of the band.
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Musical Genre"25 or 6 to 4" can be categorized as Jazz rock and is known for its notable use of brass and guitar.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song reached number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ThemeThe song's ambiguously worded title reportedly refers to time, specifically 25 or 26 minutes before 4 o'clock, and is a song about writing a song.
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InterpretationMany fans and critics have speculated on the meaning of '25 or 6 to 4,' with suggestions ranging from a drug reference to a gambling term, but Lamm has repeatedly insisted it's about the struggle of writing music in the middle of the night.
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Cover Versions"25 or 6 to 4" has been covered by several artists over the years, across different music genres, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Re-recordingIn 1986, Chicago re-recorded the song with their new singer and bassist Jason Scheff. This version was included in their album "Chicago 18."
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Pop Culture Reference"25 or 6 to 4" has frequently been used in films and TV shows, underlining the song's enduring resonance and popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for the 1986 version directed by Peter Sinclair, features the band performing the song intercut with scenes of a fashion photographer shooting models.
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