Chumbawamba - Song For Len Shackleton Lyrics | gotlyric.com

I'm not the kind of man
Who'd live a quieter life
Just for a minute's silence

One, two, three, four

Some say it all without a word
Silence can be mightier than the sword

They took the two three five
They turned it upside down
Why run away to the circus
When the world is full of clowns?

"Life has got everything to offer
It's just there for the getting
There, just for the getting"

Chumbawamba

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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