Chumbawamba

And now, the reverend Abraham Meakley- saver of souls
Though they broke my legs, they gave me a crutch to walk
Though they broke my legs, they gave me a crutch to walk
Though they broke my legs, they gave me a crutch to walk
Though they broke my legs, they gave me a crutch to walk
Their laws to guide me and a crutch to walk
"Brothers and sisters, I have seen more than sinning. I have been away these last 4 long years, but now I have returned to the fold, to be among my flock
I Come as humble shepard embodied by the almighty, the power above, the power which is in me. Cos I am reborn brothers and sisters. I am living proof that Government saves!
Brothers and sisters, I want us to show our faith in the powers that be. For we Are the true believers
I want us to come together, come to me and let us feel The power of the cross
Today's lesson- stay in your homes except on Thursday
Do not stray from the path, it's well sign posted, you can't miss it really and We're open all day
Now there's no need to rush. We've got plenty of pencils for everyone
Now There're collecting tins for your donation. Cheque, credit card facilities Available. "Government Saves!" stickers and badges on sale
T-shirts in small medium and large, all at competitive prices!
Put a down payment on your place in heaven and buy me another 4 years brothers And sisters
Dance dance wherever you may be I am the lord of the dance said
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And if you don't dance we have ways of making you dance. Government be with you!
Amen

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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Never Mind the Ballots

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Never Mind the Ballots (1987)

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