UB40
- The Piper Calls The Tune Lyrics / with translationsHe wields his flute with an expert hand
And then, all too soon
The dancing stops and the children stand
The piper calls the tune.
He holds their future in his palm
An old and powerful man
With missiles poised and bombs at hand
They wait for his command.
With songs of fear and bigotry
A cruel, hypnotic sound
He plays his last tune greedily
And strikes the children down.
And then, all too soon
The dancing stops and the children stand
The piper calls the tune.
He holds their future in his palm
An old and powerful man
With missiles poised and bombs at hand
With songs of fear and bigotry
A cruel, hypnotic sound
He plays his last tune greedily
And strikes the children down.
Facts about The Piper Calls The Tune
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The Piper Calls The Tune is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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It is first released on September 27, 1982 as part of Ub40's album "Ub44" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, UB40's 'The Piper Calls The Tune' draws a parallel between a piper and the powers that be as far as their manipulation and control over the young generation are concerned, thus warning about the consequences of blind following. The piper calls the tune lyrics are largely based on social commentary, despair, angst, reflection, and anger. However, the song simultaneously brings to the forefront the themes of manipulation and control along with danger and destruction. The lyrics are definitely not for everyone as they deal with subjects like manipulation, violence, and fear which are more fitting for a sophisticated listener. The image of a strongman using music to dominate and finally ruin the kids points to very powerful and unsettling themes that might not be suitable for minors.
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The Piper Calls The Tune falls under the genre World.
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The Piper Calls The Tune song length is 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Who wrote The Piper Calls The Tune lyrics?
The Piper Calls The Tune is written by Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell.
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When was The Piper Calls The Tune released?
It is first released on September 27, 1982 as part of Ub40's album "Ub44" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Piper Calls The Tune lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, UB40's 'The Piper Calls The Tune' draws a parallel between a piper and the powers that be as far as their manipulation and control over the young generation are concerned, thus warning about the consequences of blind following. The piper calls the tune lyrics are largely based on social commentary, despair, angst, reflection, and anger. However, the song simultaneously brings to the forefront the themes of manipulation and control along with danger and destruction. The lyrics are definitely not for everyone as they deal with subjects like manipulation, violence, and fear which are more fitting for a sophisticated listener. The image of a strongman using music to dominate and finally ruin the kids points to very powerful and unsettling themes that might not be suitable for minors.
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Which genre is The Piper Calls The Tune?
The Piper Calls The Tune falls under the genre World.
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How long is the song The Piper Calls The Tune?
The Piper Calls The Tune song length is 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Terrence Oswald Wilson, Brian Travers, Jim Brown, Norman Hassan, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, Michael Virtue, Robin Campbell
Record Label(s): 1981 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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