Chumbawamba

Fighter breaks the web, lights a fire, quite nature
Hearing laughter, still and silent, AWAKE THE HUNTER...

Man tore the tree of knowledge down
And made it into paper money
Thinking he could buy -
Himself a better world
MORE MONEY WON'T BUY A BETTER WORLD

Man consumes is all consuming
The earth becomes a treeless moorland
More money and more lies -
More power and more waste
MY BODY WILL BE MY STATEMENT

This destruction of the earth
Requires our co-operation
Our voices and our bodies -
Our money and our work

I say no
This body is mine, this earth is mine
I won't allow - this body
To play a part in the destruction
Of this earth

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.

more tracks from the album

Another Year Of The Same Old Shit

From the album

Another Year Of The Same Old Shit (1982)

Chumbawamba popular songs

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Chumbawamba

Another Year Of The Same Old Shit