Down in the Tube Station at Midnight
The Jam
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The distant echo Of faraway voices boarding faraway trains To take them home to The ones that they love and who love them forever The glazed, dirty steps, repeat my own and reflect my thoughts Cold and uninviting, partially naked Except for toffee wrappers and this morning's paper Mr. Jones got run down Headlines of death and sorrow, they tell of tomorrow Madmen on the rampage And I'm down in the tube station at midnight I fumble for change, and pull out the Queen Smiling, beguiling I put in the money and pull out a plum Behind me Whispers in the shadows, gruff blazing voices Hating, waiting "Hey boy" they shout, "have you got any money?" And I said, "I've a little money and a takeaway curry I'm on my way home to my wife She'll be lining up the cutlery, you know she's expecting me Polishing the glasses and pulling out the cork" I'm down in the tube station at midnight I first felt a fist, and then a kick I could now smell their breath They smelt of pubs and wormwood scrubs And too many right wing meetings My life swam around me It took a look and drowned me in its own existence The smell of brown leather It blended in with the weather Filled my eyes, ears, nose and mouth, it blocked all my senses Couldn't see, hear, speak any longer I'm down in the tube station at midnight I said I was down in the tube station at midnight The last thing that I saw as I lay there on the floor Was "Jesus saves" painted by an atheist nutter And a British rail poster read "have an away day, a cheap holiday Do it today" I glanced back on my life, and thought about my wife 'Cause they took the keys, and she'll think it's me I'm down in the tube station at midnight The wine will be flat and the curry's gone cold I'm down in the tube station at midnight Don't want to go down in a tube station at midnight Don't want to go down in a tube station at midnight Don't want to go down in a tube station at midnight
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Written by: Paul John Weller
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10 facts about this song
Song Overview"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight" is a song by British band "The Jam" released in 1978.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Musical CompositionThe song is known for its richly descriptive lyrics, its evocative melody and its blend of punk rock and pop influences.
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LyricsThe song narrates a biting social commentary on racial violence experienced in a subway station at midnight.
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Album"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight" featured on the band's third album named "All Mod Cons", which is recognized as one of their most acclaimed albums.
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SongwriterLead vocalist and guitarist, Paul Weller, wrote this song and it's considered one of his best works.
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AccoladesIn 2008, the song was included in Radio X's "1,000 Greatest Songs of All Time" list at number 97, showcasing its timeless appeal.
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InspirationsThe song is considered a reflection of the social and political climate in England during the 1970s.
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Fame in Other Media"Down in the Tube Station at Midnight" has been featured in several films and TV shows, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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ImpactThe song is hailed as one of the important and vivid depictions of city life, and has influenced a generation of songwriters.
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