Where's the Revolution
Depeche Mode
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You've been kept down You've been pushed 'round You've been lied to You've been fed truths Who's making your decisions? You or your religion Your government, your countries You patriotic junkies Where's the revolution Come on, people You're letting me down Where's the revolution Come on, people You're letting me down You've been pissed on For too long Your rights abused Your views refused They manipulate and threaten With terror as a weapon Scare you till you're stupefied Wear you down until you're on their side Where's the revolution Come on, people You're letting me down Where's the revolution Come on, people You're letting me down The train is coming The train is coming The train is coming The train is coming So get on board Get on board Get on board Get on board The engine's humming The engine's humming The engine's humming The engine's humming So get on board Get on board Get on board Get on board The train is coming The train is coming The train is coming The train is coming So get on board Get on board Get on board Get on board The engine's humming The engine's humming The engine's humming The engine's humming So get on board Get on board Get on board Where's the revolution Come on, people You're letting me down Where's the revolution Come on, people You're letting me down Where's the revolution Come on, people You're letting me down
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Written by: Martin Gore
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin: "Where's the Revolution" was released by Depeche Mode, an English electronic band, in 2017 as the lead single from their fourteenth studio album "Spirit".
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Genre: The song, like much of Depeche Mode's music, is categorized as synth-pop, new wave, and electronic rock.
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Songwriters: It was written by the band's primary songwriter, Martin Gore.
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Album: "Spirit" was their first album in four years since 2013's "Delta Machine".
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Producer: The album, including "Where's the Revolution", was produced by James Ford, who is known for his work with Arctic Monkeys, Foals, and Florence and the Machine.
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Chart Performance: "Where's the Revolution" charted in multiple countries upon its release. It peaked at number 44 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
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Video Director: The music video for the song was directed by the band's longtime collaborator, Anton Corbijn.
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Theme: The song's lyrics are politically charged, with a call to action for listeners to question authority and resist unjust societal structures.
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Live Performances: "Where's the Revolution" was performed live during the band's Global Spirit Tour which kicked off in May 2017.
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Remix Versions: The band released a double LP of remixes of the song, featuring work from notable artists such as Ewan Pearson, Algiers, Autolux, and Terence Fixmer.
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Critical Reception: Critics appreciated the song's political message and the band's ability to remain relevant in the modern music landscape, even after being active for over three decades.
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Awards: Although the song didn't win an award, the album "Spirit" was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
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