Belfast
Boney M.
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Belfast Belfast Belfast Got to have a believin' Got to have a believin' Got to have a believin' All the people 'Cause the people are leavin' When the people believin' When the people believin' When the people believin' All the children cause the children Are leavin' Belfast Belfast When the country rings the leaving bell you're lost Belfast Belfast When the hate you have For one another's past You can try (You can try) You can try (You can try) You can try To tell the world the reason why Belfast Belfast Belfast It's the country that's changin' Oh, it's the country that's changin' It's the country that's changin' All the people 'Cause the people are leavin' It's the world that's deceivin' It's the world that's deceivin' It's the world that's deceivin' All the people 'Cause the people believin' Belfast Belfast When the country rings the leaving bell you're lost Belfast Belfast When the hate you have For one another's past You can try (You can try) You can try (You can try) You can try To tell the world the reason why Belfast Belfast Belfast When the children believin' When the children believin' When the children believin' All the people 'Cause the people are leavin' When the people are leavin' (you) When the people are leavin' When the people are leavin' All the children 'Cause the children believin' Belfast Belfast When the country rings the leaving bell you're lost Belfast Belfast When the hate you have For one another's past You can try (You can try) You can try (You can try) You can try To tell the world the reason why Belfast Belfast Belfast Belfast Belfast
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Written by: JIMMY BILSBURY, DRAFI DEUTSCHER, JOE MENKE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Belfast" is a classic song by the band named Boney M. The band was made up of four West Indian artists working in London, Germany, and the Netherlands - Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams, and Bobby Farrell.
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Release DateThis popular song was released in the year 1977.
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Album Details"Belfast" is included in the band's third album, "Love for Sale," which became a top ten hit across Europe.
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Northern Ireland ReferenceThe song is named after the capital city of Northern Ireland, reflecting the tumultuous political situation in Belfast during the 1970s.
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Cover SongBoney M.'s "Belfast" is a cover of a song originally performed by the Scottish band called "Them."
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Chart RankingThe song achieved high rankings in several music charts across the world. In the UK Singles Chart, it reached number 8, while it peaked at number 2 in the German and Swiss charts.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Belfast" highlight a message of peace and hope, set against the backdrop of the political unrest of the time.
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Live PerformancesBoney M. consistently included "Belfast" in their live scene; the song became a staple in their concert performances globally.
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Song DurationThe original version of the song "Belfast" is approximately 3 minutes and 31 seconds long.
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Song ReceptionSince its release, the song has received warm acceptance from fans and music critics worldwide; its impact on pop culture still resonates today.
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