Up Against It
Todd Rundgren
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Can you hear it? Ear against the ground and you'll hear it I can tell a change when I hear it We are tigers Kings of jungles Trapped in cages We forget we once were free! And the average swain Would be contented in his chains Were it not for complainers like me Throw the book I'm up against it Up against the rules Bring the experts Up against them Up against the fools Bring on city hall I'm against them all Lamp of freedom No, you can't change Human nature Wheels of power Keep revolving endlessly With a fanatical faction A charismatic attraction There's a piece of that action for me Call the press I'm up against it Up against the flacks Bring the shrink I'm up against it Up against the quacks Revenuers Up against it Up against the tax Name some names And I'm up against them Bullies, big and small I'm against them all All we need is some vitality Like an, individuality But I guess they Make it all alone Bring the girls I'm up against them I'm up against their lips Bring the boys I'm up against them Up against their hips Bring the priest I'm up against him Up against that cross Bring the mob I'm up against it Up against the boss Bring the cops I'm up against it Up against the jaw Throw the book I'm up against it Up against the law Politicians, all, I'm against them Fascist lackeys all against the wall Fist of freedom Guns of freedom Bring the lackeys Up against it Up against the wall Bring the bishop Up against it Up against the wall Bring the chairman Up against it Up against the wall Put the general Up against it Up against the wall!
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Written by: TODD RUNDGREN
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22 facts about this song
Release Information"Up Against It" is a song by American musician Todd Rundgren, released in 1980 on the album "Deface the Music" by the band Utopia, which Todd Rundgren was a part of.
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Album ConceptThe album "Deface the Music" from which "Up Against It" is from, was a complete tribute to The Beatles and their distinct sound. Every track, including "Up Against It," was made to audibly resemble the sound and style of The Beatles' music.
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Song StyleLike the rest of the album, "Up Against It" attempts to recreate a specific period in The Beatles' legacy. In particular, it resonates with the style of late-era Beatles’ music.
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Unique CreativityTodd Rundgren and Utopia were able to recreate Beatles-like songs without plagiarizing or copying any specific Beatles' song, showcasing their creativity and musicianship.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have noted that "Up Against It" and the rest of the tracks on "Deface the Music" are remarkably similar to The Beatles' music, to the point where casual listeners unfamiliar with the album might assume they are lost Beatles tracks.
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Length"Up Against It" is one of the shorter songs on the album; it lasts for 1 minute and 16 seconds.
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Licensing ComplicationsDespite its popularity, "Deface the Music" was held from streaming for a long time due to licensing issues.
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Beatles' Link"Up Against It" was a play on words to describe The Beatles' songwriting process, as they were often "up against it" in terms of meeting their record label's demands for fresh material.
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PerformancesDespite the popularity of "Deface the Music" during its release, "Up Against It" and other songs from the album are infrequently performed live.
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LegacyAlthough it was derived from a time-specific idea, "Up Against It" and the entire "Deface the Music" album has remained a fan favorite and a testimony to Todd Rundgren's and Utopia's versatility and creativity.
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Album Classification"Up Against It" is a track from the 1997 album called "With a Twist" by Todd Rundgren.
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Genre ClassificationTodd Rundgren's work, including the song "Up Against It", typically falls into the rock genre, with elements of pop rock and progressive rock.
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Commercial SuccessWhile "Up Against It" itself didn't chart, the album "With a Twist" peaked at number 171 on the Billboard 200 Chart in 1997.
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Production FactReleased on the Guardian label, "Up Against It" was produced by Todd Rundgren himself.
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Lyric Genre"Up Against It" is noted for its introspective and philosophical lyrics, which are common themes in Rundgren's music.
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Album ConceptThe album "With a Twist" represents Todd’s Rundgren’s twisted renditions of his older songs, including "Up Against It", in a Bossa Nova style.
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Musician FactKnown for his prolific output, Todd Rundgren is a multi-instrumentalist who played almost all of the instruments on the tracks of "With a Twist".
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Collaborative ArtistWhile being mainly a solo piece, the album also features backing vocals by Max Haskett and John Ferenzik in all tracks, including "Up Against It".
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Songwriting ClassificationRundgren is renowned for his songwriting abilities, and "Up Against It" is evidence of his skilled craftsmanship, blending catchy hooks with thoughtful lyrics.
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Instrumentation FactThe song showcases Rundgren's varied musical talent, featuring a blend of rock instrumentation such as drums, guitars, and keyboards.
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Track Duration"Up Against It" runs for 5 minutes and 29 seconds, which is somewhat longer than the average pop or rock song.
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Live PerformancesAlthough it is not one of Rundgren's most popular songs, "Up Against It" has been performed live on several occasions during Rundgren's career.
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