Yellow Pearl
Thin Lizzy
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We all must beware of the yellow pearl The Yellow Pearl control, attack, attack, attack, attack Yellow Pearl It is foolish to venture into strange enchanted places If they aren't the places you want to be Attack, attack, attack, attack, attack, attack, attack Is what we lack We will arise We will control We will command We will patrol It is foolish under the guise of love and liberty That we should capitalize and rob and fell The poor for the socialistic tree We will arise We will control Attack, attack, attack, attack, attack, attack, attack Is what we lack That's what you lack We shall arise They will arise We shall control They will control We shall command They will command We shall patrol They will patrol We must fight back We will arise They will arise We will control We are now living in a situation Where that self same situation depends on the Yellow Pearl Attack, attack, attack, attack, attack, attack, attack Is what we lack We will arise They will arise We will control They will control We will command They shall command We will patrol They will patrol Arise Yellow Pearl's upon us now We must fight back We will arise They will arise We will control Attack, attack, attack, attack, attack, attack, attack Is what we lack Is what we lack Don't trust in Liberty To save your soul It is genocide to let liberty lose control Control We must decide Control We the Yellow Pearl we will control
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Written by: JAMES URE, PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
About the Artist Phil Lynott1. Phil Lynott was an Irish Singer and Musician: Known as a pioneer of Irish rock, Lynott was the lead vocalist, bassist, and principal songwriter for the rock band Thin Lizzy. He played a crucial role in popularizing a harder, guitar-driven sound in rock music.
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Unique Musician CollaborationsThroughout his career, Phil Lynott collaborated with various musicians and bands, including Ultravox and Gary Moore.
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Success as a Solo ArtistAside from his work with Thin Lizzy, Lynott also achieved success as a solo artist.
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About the Song "Yellow Pearl4. Yellow Pearl was Released in 1981: One of Lynott's most famous solo songs, "Yellow Pearl," was released in 1981. It later featured in his second solo album, "The Philip Lynott Album," in 1982.
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Co-written by Midge UreThe song was co-written by Lynott and Midge Ure of Ultravox.
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Theme Tune for Top of the Pops"Yellow Pearl" was used as the theme tune for the BBC's Top of the Pops program from 1981 to 1986.
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Japanese-Inspired LyricsThe song's lyrics were reported to be inspired by Lynott's visit to Japan. The title "Yellow Pearl" was thought to have been a play on words, with 'pearl' possibly referring to Pearl Harbor and 'yellow' indicating caution.
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Criticism for LyricsThe song was criticized at the time for its lyrics, which some interpreted as being racially insensitive. Lynott reportedly claimed that the lyrics were misinterpreted and were intended to be a critique of Western imperialism in Asia.
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Two Different Versions Exist of the SongThere were two versions of the song. The original 1980 version was more synthesizer-based, while the 1982 version had a rockier sound. The 1982 version was the one used for Top of the Pops.
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The Song Peaked at No. 14 in the UK Singles ChartDespite the controversy surrounding its lyrics, the song was a commercial success and peaked at No. 14 in the UK Singles Chart.
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