Chumbawamba

Laugh out loud and curse this ground
Make this world turn upside down
Star and sky will bleed us dry
You've got all the friends that money can buy
Play this song, everybody sing along
One half done, the best is yet to come
Sometime soon, picking up the tune

It's not how loud you sing, it's what you sing
Last comes first, chorus into verse
Stolen purse, a bubble bursts
Play this song, everybody sing along
One half done, the best is yet to come
The best is yet to come
The best is yet to come

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

Top of the World (Olé, Olé, Olé)

From the album

Top of the World (Olé, Olé, Olé) (1998)

Chumbawamba popular songs

The Best Is Yet To Come (Acoustic Version)Chumbawamba

Chumbawamba

Top of the World (Olé, Olé, Olé)