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Chumbawamba One By One Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7/10 [3 votes]Album: Tubthumper / Original Release Date: 1997-08-25Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 45 sec
One By One
Chumbawamba
Chumbawamba
CHUMBAWAMBA
- One By One LyricsPontius Pirate came to our town
Up to the dockyards to see the picket line
We asked him to help but he just turned around
He's the leader of the union now
Leader of the union
All of our questions he ignored
He washed his hands and he dreams of his reward
A seat in the House of Lords
One by one
The ships come sailing in
One by one
The ships come sailing in
We live for words and die for words
Principles we can afford
When all our Brothers turn to Lords
Whose side are you on?
You tell the world your hands are tied
History three times denied
A sea of changes three miles wide
Whose side are you on?
One by one
The ships come sailing in
One by one
The ships come sailing in
This conspiracy of shame
Murder by some other name
Play up and play the game
Whose side are you on?
If any ask us why we died
We tell them that oue fearless leader lied
Sold us out down the riverside
Whose side are you on?
One by one
The ships come sailing in
One by one
The ships come sailing in
Up to the dockyards to see the picket line
We asked him to help but he just turned around
He's the leader of the union now
Leader of the union
All of our questions he ignored
He washed his hands and he dreams of his reward
A seat in the House of Lords
One by one
The ships come sailing in
One by one
The ships come sailing in
We live for words and die for words
Principles we can afford
When all our Brothers turn to Lords
Whose side are you on?
You tell the world your hands are tied
A sea of changes three miles wide
Whose side are you on?
One by one
The ships come sailing in
One by one
The ships come sailing in
This conspiracy of shame
Murder by some other name
Play up and play the game
Whose side are you on?
If any ask us why we died
We tell them that oue fearless leader lied
Sold us out down the riverside
Whose side are you on?
One by one
The ships come sailing in
One by one
The ships come sailing in
Facts about One By One
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One By One is written by Judith Abbott, Louise Watts, Allan Whalley, Duncan Bruce, Darren Hamer, Nigel Hunter, Alice Nutter, Paul Greco.
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It is first released on August 25, 1997 as part of Chumbawamba's album "Tubthumper" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the track 'One by One' of Chumbawamba is a pointed criticism of those in power who turn back on the working class in dirty deals and personal profit. The imagery of ships in port and sailing away depicts the constant cycle of the betraying and deceiving leaders questioning whose interests they actually serve. The lyrics of ‘One by One’ highlight mainly social commentary, indignation, despair, angst and contemplation. Furthermore, the song underlines the concepts of betrayal and disillusionment, class struggle and unity, and political apathy. There are social and political themes in the lyrics that might not be appropriate for very young children unless they are accompanied by their parents. Although there is no foul language or graphic content, the themes of betrayal and conflict may need some parental discretion.
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One By One falls under the genre Rock.
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One By One song length is 4 minutes and 45 seconds.
Who wrote One By One lyrics?
One By One is written by Judith Abbott, Louise Watts, Allan Whalley, Duncan Bruce, Darren Hamer, Nigel Hunter, Alice Nutter, Paul Greco.
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When was One By One released?
It is first released on August 25, 1997 as part of Chumbawamba's album "Tubthumper" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind One By One lyrics?
When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the track 'One by One' of Chumbawamba is a pointed criticism of those in power who turn back on the working class in dirty deals and personal profit. The imagery of ships in port and sailing away depicts the constant cycle of the betraying and deceiving leaders questioning whose interests they actually serve. The lyrics of ‘One by One’ highlight mainly social commentary, indignation, despair, angst and contemplation. Furthermore, the song underlines the concepts of betrayal and disillusionment, class struggle and unity, and political apathy. There are social and political themes in the lyrics that might not be appropriate for very young children unless they are accompanied by their parents. Although there is no foul language or graphic content, the themes of betrayal and conflict may need some parental discretion.
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Which genre is One By One?
One By One falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song One By One?
One By One song length is 4 minutes and 45 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Judith Abbott, Louise Watts, Allan Whalley, Duncan Bruce, Darren Hamer, Nigel Hunter, Alice Nutter, Paul Greco
Record Label(s): 1997 Chumbawamba
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I think it's all right, apart from where it 'says we tell them that our fearless leader lied' I think there is no 'fearless'