The Masses Against the Classes
Manic Street Preachers
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THE COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT IS TO PROTECT PROPERTY FROM THE MAJORITY AND SO IT REMAINS 1, 2, 3, 4 Hello it's us again We're still so in love with you And yes we mean it too Yes we're so in love with you Hello it's us again You thought you were our friends Success is an ugly word Especially in your tiny world The masses against the classes I'm tired of giving a reason When the future is what we believe in We love winter It brings us closer together So can you hurt us anymore Can you feel like it was before Or are you lost forever more Messed up and dead on alcohol Hello, fond farewell my dears I hope you hear this nice and clear Our love is unconditional Our hate is yours to feed upon The masses against the classes I'm tired of giving a reason When the future is what we believe in We love the winter It brings us closer together The masses against the classes I'm tired of giving a reason When we're the only thing left to believe in We love the winter It brings us closer together A SLAVE BEGINS BY DEMANDING JUSTICE AND ENDS BY WANTING TO WEAR A CROWN
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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, SEAN MOORE
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"The Masses Against the Classes" by the Manic Street Preachers was released on January 10, 2000.
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Chart ToppingDespite its rebellious tone and political references, the song went straight to number 1 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming their second number 1 hit.
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Non-Album SingleIt was a non-album single, released separately from any of their studio records. It is one of their few singles not to appear on an album.
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Political IdeologyThe song title is a quote from a speech by former UK Prime Minister Gladstone "The interests of the masses and the classes are diametrically opposite."
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Unique QuoteThe record starts with a voice sample of Noam Chomsky saying, "The country was founded on the principle that the primary role of government is to protect property from the majority, and so it remains."
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Sales SuccessDespite being removed from general sale after one week, it sold nearly 76,000 copies in its first week of release.
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Statement of IntentThe release of the song was viewed as a return to the band's earlier, more aggressive sound, and with its politically charged lyrics, it was seen by many as a statement of intent from the band.
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Limited PressingThe single was a limited pressing release, resulting in its subsequent rarity.
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Prestigious AwardIn 2001, "The Masses Against the Classes" won the NME Award for Best Single.
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Live PerformancesThe Manic Street Preachers have continued to perform the song live, including at the closing ceremony of the 2010 Ryder Cup.
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Live Album InclusionThe song was later included on the band's live album, "Louder Than War," recorded during their 2001 arena tour.
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