Released: May 1, 1995

Songwriter: Chumbawamba

Producer: Neil Ferguson Chumbawamba

These red azaleas never grew so tall
This well of loneliness
Could rise and drown us all

There is no right or wrong
Things fall as they do
Pulled by the sun and the moon
Forever comes too soon
People come
People go
But still I'll never let go
Ideas come
Ideas go
Still I'll never let go

Still I'll never let go

I've fallen for the girl
Been mad about the boy
When you've kissed an angel
There's just no choice

There is no right or wrong
Things fall as they do
Pulled by the sun and the moon
Forever comes too soon
People come
People go
But still I'll never let go
Ideas come
Ideas go
Still I'll never let go

Still I'll never let go

Lying there with the squares on the kitchen floor
Watch the clock's pointing fingers
It's seen it all before

There is no right or wrong
Things fall as they do
Pulled by the sun and the moon
Forever comes too soon
People come
People go
But still I'll never let go
Ideas come
Ideas go
Still I'll never let go

Still I'll never let go

Still I'll never let go

Still I'll never let go

Still I'll never let go

(Still I'll never let go)

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.