Chumbawamba

I meet my love under the stars
So far from watching eyes
Five long years we've met this way
My love, the night and I

So much in love we walked 'til dawn
Far away from city walls
In forest shelter-covered field
A flower blooms as darkness falls

This love so bold goes undeclared
A joy unseen, a world unknown
A love that dare not speak its name
Hidden treasure, precious stone

My lover's hand is wrapped in mine
Hidden always from the day
Across this meeting draws a veil
The age of reason turns away

For we two men go on and on
And my love walks next to me
And in some far off place I know
That our love may shameless be

Anarcho-pop band from Leeds.

Originally formed in the early 1980s as Chimp Eats Banana, Chumbawamba first emerged in the anarchopunk scene which was dominated by bands such a pacifist punks Crass. As Chumbawamba increasingly differed from their peers in outlook and tactics, they began to adopt a new musical style which incorporated elements of folk music, indie rock and hip-hop.

After drifting between labels, their change in direction culminated in signing a record deal with major label EMI, a choice which sparked outrage amongst their former comrades, outrage that culminated in a “Fuck Chumbawamba” compilation. By chance, Chumbawamba’s new work with EMI resulted in an internationally best-selling single, “Tubthumping”, and a sudden rise to fame.

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A Singsong and a Scrap

From the album

A Singsong and a Scrap (2005)

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