Walls Come Tumbling Down!
The Style Council
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You don't have to take this crap You don't have to sit back and relax You can actually try changing it I know we've always been taught to rely Upon those in authority But you never know until you try How things just might be If we came together so strongly Are you gonna try to make this work Or spend your days down in the dirt You see things can change Yes and walls can come tumbling down Governments crack and systems fall 'Cause unity is powerful Lights go out, walls come tumbling down Yes they do, yes they do, yes they do, yes they do, hey) The competition is a color TV We're on still pause with the video machine That keep you slave to the H.P. Until the unity is threatened by Those who have and who have not Those who are with and those who are without And dangle jobs like a donkey's carrot Until you don't know where you are Are you gonna get to realize The class war's real and not mythologized And like Jericho, you see walls can come tumbling down Governments crack and systems fall 'Cause unity is powerful Lights go out, walls come tumbling (Down) You'll be to week to fight it (Down) oh unless we're united (Down) oh will you deny it? Ooh Are you gonna be threatened by The public enemies No. 10 Those who play the power game They take the profits, you take the blame When they tell you there's no rise in pay Are you gonna try and make this work Or spend your days down in the dirt You see things can change Walls can come tumbling down Governments crack and systems fall 'Cause unity is powerful Lights go out, walls come tumbling down Governments crack and systems fall 'Cause unity is powerful Lights go out, walls come tumbling down Governments crack and systems fall 'Cause unity is powerful Lights go out, walls come tumbling down Governments crack and systems fall 'Cause unity is powerful Lights go out, walls come tumbling down
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Walls Come Tumbling Down!" was written by Paul Weller, who was also the leader of The Style Council.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985, demonstrating its popularity at the time.
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Album InclusionThe song was a part of the album 'Our Favourite Shop' which was released in 1985. This album was the second studio album released by The Style Council.
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Genre"Walls Come Tumbling Down!" is seen as a mix of jazz, soul, and pop music.
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Political MessageThe song is known for its politically charged lyrics, involving themes of income inequality, unemployment, and the frustration of the youth towards the government of that time.
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Backing VocalsDee C. Lee performed the backup vocals for "Walls Come Tumbling Down!". She was also well known as part of the Brit soul group, The Style Council.
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Music VideoThe filming of the music video took place in a small record shop called Honest Jon's in Portobello Road, London, a place known for its vibrant music scene.
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Popular CultureThe song has been used in several movies and TV shows, such as the 2006 movie 'This Is England'.
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Horn SectionThe song is notable for its powerful horn section, which substantially contributes to the song's energetic and memorable sound.
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AcclaimEven years after its release, "Walls Come Tumbling Down!" continues to be acclaimed by critics, and is frequently included on lists of the best songs of the 1980s.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's split in 1989, the song is often performed by Weller in his solo shows.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by several artists, including the Scottish rock group Big Country in 1996, as a symbol of anti-establishment and fight against social injustices.
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