Chumbawamba

Lilac growing up the walls
This sunny afternoon is ours, after all
The sip, sip, sip of the dripping tap
Raise the pirate flag and laugh

This town, as ugly as sin
Hidden from our secret garden
We make it up as we go along
Sometimes it turns into a song, this song

Don't ask me what needs doin'
When there is so much to do
Don't ask me where I'm goin'
'Cause I'm just followin' you, followin' you

We took back this bit of space
And made it into a different place
Now there's a promise in your eyes
And there'll be breakfast when you rise

Don't ask me what needs doin'
When there is so much to do
Don't ask me where I'm goin'
'Cause I'm just followin' you, followin' you

Don't ask me what needs doin'
When there is so much to do
Don't ask me where I'm goin'
'Cause I'm just followin' you, followin' you

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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