LEVEL 42
- The Chant Has Begun Lyrics / with translationsthe spirit of the people
the spirit of the people
the spirit of the people
the rhythm has begun ...
old men with their protocol
lead us off to war
sometimes we don't even know
what we're fighting for
marching to the beat of their drum
leaders we no longer trust
told too many lies
the promises they made to us
were never realised
hear me now the chant has begun
nowhere left to turn
no-one left to turn to
voices raised in anger
they don't have the answer
our whole world's in danger
oil slicks on the ebbing tide
progress out of hand
blind men choke on swallowed pride
heads down in the sand
don't wanna see the damage they've done
trees destroyed by acid rain
falling from the skies
when our children place the blame
who will tell them why
hear me now the chant has begun
why is love so rare
all this talk of warfare
voices raised in anger
they don't have an answer
pass the word along
we can wait no longer
too much blind destruction
follow love's instructions
now the chant has begun
(chant)
make your choice there's no escape
add your voice, the chant has begun
the spirit of the people
the spirit of the people
the rhythm has begun ...
old men with their protocol
lead us off to war
sometimes we don't even know
what we're fighting for
marching to the beat of their drum
leaders we no longer trust
told too many lies
the promises they made to us
were never realised
hear me now the chant has begun
nowhere left to turn
no-one left to turn to
voices raised in anger
they don't have the answer
our whole world's in danger
oil slicks on the ebbing tide
progress out of hand
heads down in the sand
don't wanna see the damage they've done
trees destroyed by acid rain
falling from the skies
when our children place the blame
who will tell them why
hear me now the chant has begun
why is love so rare
all this talk of warfare
voices raised in anger
they don't have an answer
pass the word along
we can wait no longer
too much blind destruction
follow love's instructions
now the chant has begun
(chant)
make your choice there's no escape
add your voice, the chant has begun
Facts about The Chant Has Begun
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The Chant Has Begun is written by Mark King, Philip Gabriel Gould.
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It is first released in 1985 as part of Level 42's album "A Physical Presence" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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The Chant Has Begun falls under the genre Pop.
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The Chant Has Begun song length is 6 minutes and 12 seconds.
Who wrote The Chant Has Begun lyrics?
The Chant Has Begun is written by Mark King, Philip Gabriel Gould.
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When was The Chant Has Begun released?
It is first released in 1985 as part of Level 42's album "A Physical Presence" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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Which genre is The Chant Has Begun?
The Chant Has Begun falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song The Chant Has Begun?
The Chant Has Begun song length is 6 minutes and 12 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by burkulSongwriter(s): Mark King, Philip Gabriel Gould
Record Label(s): 1985 Polydor Ltd (UK)
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The Chant Has Begun
Level 42
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