Speak Like a Child
Paul Weller, The Style Council
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Your hair hangs in golden steps You're a bonafide in every respect You are walking through streets that mean nothing to you You believe you're above it and I don't really blame you Maybe that's why you speak like a child; The things you're saying like I'm so free and so wild And I believe it when you look in my eyes; You offer me a life, and never lies Least only the kind to make me smile Your clothes are clean and your mind is productive It shops in store where only the best buy You're cool and hard, and if I sound like a lecher It's probably true, But at least there's no lecture I really like it when you speak like a child The crazy sayings like I'm so free and so wild You have to make a bargain with me now A promise that you won't change somehow No way, now how Spent all day thinking about you Spent all night coming to terms with it Time and conditions are built to tame Nothing lasts with age, so people say But I will always try to feel the same I really like it when you speak like a child I really like it when you speak like a child The way you hate the homely rank and the file The way you're so proud to be oh, so free and so wild I really like it when you speak like a child I really like it when you speak like a child I really like it when you speak like a child The way you're so proud to be oh, so free and so wild
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Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Speak Like a Child" was composed and performed by The Style Council, with Paul Weller on lead vocals and guitar. Paul Weller is also known as one of the founding members of the band The Jam.
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Lead SingerPaul Weller is the key vocalist in "Speak Like a Child". Known as the Modfather, he's been an influential figure in the music industry, particularly in the UK, from the late 70s to the present day.
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Chart Position"Speak Like a Child" was a commercial success. It was The Style Council's debut single and was released in 1983. The single reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Band FormationAfter disbanding The Jam in 1982, which was one of the most popular bands in Britain at the time, Paul Weller formed The Style Council with keyboardist Mick Talbot. Their first song was "Speak Like a Child."
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Musical StyleThe song is best described as a blend of pop and jazz. It was a definite departure from The Jam's punk rock style, showcasing Weller's range and flexibility as a musician.
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Album ReleaseAlthough "Speak Like a Child" was included on The Style Council's debut album "Introducing The Style Council", the album was not released in the UK. Instead, the song was included on their first official album "Café Bleu."
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Single CoverThe cover for the "Speak Like a Child" single featured Paul Weller and Mick Talbot standing on Tower Bridge in London.
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CollaborationsWhile recording "Speak Like a Child", members of the band included Steve White on drums and Steve Sidelnyk on percussion, marking the beginning of long-term collaborations with Weller.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Speak Like a Child" was directed by Tim Pope, who has notably worked with The Cure and Soft Cell.
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Legacy"Speak Like a Child" endures as one of The Style Council's most popular songs, and it continues to be a staple at Paul Weller's live performances.
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