Think for a Minute
The Housemartins
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Something's going on, a change is taking place Children smiling in the street have gone without a trace This street used to be full, it used to make me smile And now it seems that everyone is walking single file And many hand their heads in shame That used to hold them high And those that used to say hello Simply pass you by Think for a minute, stop for a minute Think for a minute, stop for a minute I always said it could, they never though it would The people look so pitiful, I'm thinking that it should And now it's almost here, now its on its way I can't help saying told you so and have a nice final day And nothing I could say Could ever make them see the light Now apathy is happy that It won without a fight Think for a minute, Stop for a minute Think for a minute, Stop for a minute And many hang their heads in shame that used to hold them high {Think for a minute} And those that used to say hello simply pass you by {Stop for a minute} Think for a minute, stop for a minute Think for a minute, stop for a minute
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Written by: IAN PETER CULLIMORE, PAUL HEATON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Origin Information"Think for a Minute" is a song by British indie-pop band, The Housemartins.
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Release HistoryIt was released as a single in October 1986 from the band's debut album, "London 0 Hull 4."
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Charting ResultsUpon its release, "Think for a Minute" reached No.18 on the UK Singles Chart, proving to be a major success for the band.
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CompositionThe song showcases the band's unique indie-pop sound, with a blend of gospel-like vocals, bouncing basslines and guitar riffs.
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Re-release"Think for a Minute" was later re-recorded and re-released in February 1987.
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Notable RankingsThe re-released version of the song surpassed the original one in terms of chart performance; it peaked at No.1 on the Irish Singles Chart and reached No.7 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1987.
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Video ElementThe 1987 video for "Think for a Minute" features the band performing the song surrounded by stacks of televisions displaying images of war, reflecting the song's political undertones.
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Group's ReputationThe Housemartins, originated from Hull, had a reputation for their left-leaning political convictions, which often reflected in their music including the song "Think for a Minute."
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Band MembersThe members of The Housemartins during the release of "Think for a Minute" included Paul Heaton, Stan Cullimore, Hugh Whitaker, and Norman Cook, who later gained global fame as Fatboy Slim.
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DisbandmentDespite their impressive success, The Housemartins bizarrely decided to disband in 1988, two years after the release of "Think for a Minute," citing that they achieved everything they wanted to do.
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Live Performances"Think for a Minute" was frequently performed live by The Housemartins, and it continues to be a favorite among fans, despite the band's dissolution.
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