Cult of Personality
Living Colour
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Look in my eyes, what do you see? The cult of personality I know your anger, I know your dreams I've been everything you want to be I'm the cult of personality Like Mussolini and Kennedy I'm the cult of personality The cult of personality The cult of personality Neon lights, a Nobel Prize Then a mirror speaks, the reflection lies You don't have to follow me Only you can set me free I sell the things you need to be I'm the smiling face on your T.V. I'm the cult of personality I exploit you still you love me I tell you one and one makes three I'm the cult of personality Like Joseph Stalin and Gandhi I'm the cult of personality The cult of personality The cult of personality Neon lights a Nobel Prize A leader speaks, that leader dies You don't have to follow me Only you can set you free You gave me fortune You gave me fame You gave me power in your own god's name I'm every person you need to be Oh, I'm the cult of personality I'm the cult of, I'm the cult of, I'm the cult of, I'm the cult of I'm the cult of, I'm the cult of, I'm the cult of, I'm the cult of personality
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Written by: WILLIAM CALHOUN, COREY GLOVER, VERNON ALPHONSUS REID, MUZZ SKILLINGS
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"Cult of Personality" is a song by the rock band "Living Colour". The band was formed in New York City in 1984.
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Song ClassificationThe song falls in the genres of hard rock and funk metal.
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Album Details"Cult of Personality" is a part of the band's debut album, "Vivid", which was released in 1988.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit and reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 9 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart.
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Award Recognition"Cult of Personality" won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1989 and was nominated for Best Rock Song.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss the phenomenon of the cult of personality, where an individual uses mass media to create an idealized and heroic public image.
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Famous SpeechesThe song includes samples of speeches from significant political figures such as John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video in 1989.
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Solo RecognitionVernon Reid's guitar solo in "Cult of Personality" was ranked No. 87 in Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitar Solos.
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Song Staying Power"Cult of Personality" continues to have a significant cultural impact, with it being used in various TV shows, films, video games, and wrestling events.
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Re-releaseThe song was re-recorded and released in 2007 for the video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
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Sports UseIt was used as the entrance music for professional wrestler CM Punk during his time in Ring of Honor and WWE.
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Activism InfluenceThe song was influenced by the band's activism and is considered a critique of personalities who manipulate their image for political power or personal advantage.
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