Song on the Times You working men of England one moment now attend While I unfold the treatment of the poor upon this land For nowadays the factory lords have brought the labour low And daily are contriving plans to prove our overthrow So arouse! You sons of freedom! The world seems upside down They scorn the poor man as a thief in country and in town There's different parts in Ireland, it's true what I do state There's hundreds that are starving for they can't get food to eat And if they go unto the rich to ask them for relief They bang their door all in their face as if they were a thief So arouse! You sons of freedom! The world seems upside down They scorn the poor man as a thief in country and in town Alas how altered are the times, rich men despise the poor And pay them off without remorse, quite scornful at their door And if a man is out of work his Parish pay is small Enough to starve himself and wife, his children and all So arouse! You sons of freedom! The world seems upside down They scorn the poor man as a thief in country and in town So to conclude and finish these few verses I have made I hope to see before it's long men for their labour paid Then we'll rejoice with heart and voice and banish all our woes Before we do old England must pay us what she owes So arouse! You sons of freedom! The world seems upside down They scorn the poor man as a thief in country and in town
If I knew all those years ago, whilst bemoaning the over-playing of tub-thumping, that this band were such a great folk band I'd have listened more. I have some catching up to do.
The fact that this song is actually more important now than ever (see Christian Smalls, fired amazon warehouse worker from Staten Island, for example) offers a glimpse into how overwhelmingly effective capitalist propaganda has become.
@@l_ndonmusicCapitalism is an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately or corporately owned and development occurs through the accumulation and reinvestment of profits gained in a free market. Corporatocracy is an economic, political and judicial system controlled by corporations or corporate interests. The concept has been used in explanations of bank bailouts, excessive pay for CEOs, as well as complaints such as the exploitation of national treasuries, people, and natural resources. It has been used by critics of globalization, sometimes in conjunction with criticism of the World Bank or unfair lending practices, as well as criticism of free trade agreements. World banks and massive corporations (which are mostly run by Democrats in the United States) using their money to influence government in order to receive favorable treatment has nothing to do with free markets. Research the legal cartel theory.
Kripkenstein2 That's exactly what I was going to say to him lol. This is INFINITELY better than tubthumper, probably because these songs were alive in the hearts of men long before any of our time. All the singing is lame? Come on, this was the way that stories, tales and traditions have been passed down throughout our history! That dude needs to grow a pair, and grow a brain while he's at it.
From the liner notes in their CD, “SONG ON TIMES was written sometime between 1845 and 1850, just after the repeal of the Corn Laws - a repeal which promised to bring cheaper bread, higher wages and more work. In fact it brought increased food prices, lower wages, and factories on short time. Between these years too, famine struck and devastated Ireland, starving thousands and prompting a further exodus of Irish people to England”.
Get knocked down as you call it could be their least important song ironically. But for those that just listen to the beat and feel of a song and aren't bright enough to understand the lyrical importance of a song I understand why you'd think that
Song on the Times
You working men of England one moment now attend
While I unfold the treatment of the poor upon this land
For nowadays the factory lords have brought the labour low
And daily are contriving plans to prove our overthrow
So arouse! You sons of freedom! The world seems upside down
They scorn the poor man as a thief in country and in town
There's different parts in Ireland, it's true what I do state
There's hundreds that are starving for they can't get food to eat
And if they go unto the rich to ask them for relief
They bang their door all in their face as if they were a thief
So arouse! You sons of freedom! The world seems upside down
They scorn the poor man as a thief in country and in town
Alas how altered are the times, rich men despise the poor
And pay them off without remorse, quite scornful at their door
And if a man is out of work his Parish pay is small
Enough to starve himself and wife, his children and all
So arouse! You sons of freedom! The world seems upside down
They scorn the poor man as a thief in country and in town
So to conclude and finish these few verses I have made
I hope to see before it's long men for their labour paid
Then we'll rejoice with heart and voice and banish all our woes
Before we do old England must pay us what she owes
So arouse! You sons of freedom! The world seems upside down
They scorn the poor man as a thief in country and in town
If I knew all those years ago, whilst bemoaning the over-playing of tub-thumping, that this band were such a great folk band I'd have listened more. I have some catching up to do.
i agree .i am only now hearing this now and i love it
Tubthumping was annoying, but I think they deserved that pay day
I love the vocal harmonies in this. It's like honey for the ears. :-)
The fact that this song is actually more important now than ever (see Christian Smalls, fired amazon warehouse worker from Staten Island, for example) offers a glimpse into how overwhelmingly effective capitalist propaganda has become.
Do not confuse corporatocracy with capitalism, and ABOVE ALL, do NOT support socialism.
@@Matthew-Anthony “no!! When capitalism does bad stuff that’s not real capitalism!!”
@@l_ndonmusicCapitalism is an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately or corporately owned and development occurs through the accumulation and reinvestment of profits gained in a free market.
Corporatocracy is an economic, political and judicial system controlled by corporations or corporate interests. The concept has been used in explanations of bank bailouts, excessive pay for CEOs, as well as complaints such as the exploitation of national treasuries, people, and natural resources. It has been used by critics of globalization, sometimes in conjunction with criticism of the World Bank or unfair lending practices, as well as criticism of free trade agreements.
World banks and massive corporations (which are mostly run by Democrats in the United States) using their money to influence government in order to receive favorable treatment has nothing to do with free markets. Research the legal cartel theory.
That Smalls just successfully organized his warehouse is a thing of beauty. Truly, the future is unwritten.
@@l_ndonmusicI forgot to mention this earlier. Amazon is run by Democrats, NOT Republicans. Now you know who to them.
Very relevant today please Chumbawamba return youve had a rest I know its a burden but look around who else, who else can do it like you.....
Comrades organise and all become active in your Trade Union OR JOIN UP NO GOOD BEING IN PAIN ON YOUR OWN ,in solidarity
sons and daugther of freedom, rise up!
as we weld the new society, from the scarps of the old
Man what a song
Excellent!
revolution
Breathtaking
Freakin awesome song. Sounds very old world and that's why I love the sound of it. It's like some Victory song from a time that's past us now.💯🌿❤️🇦🇺
Kripkenstein2 That's exactly what I was going to say to him lol. This is INFINITELY better than tubthumper, probably because these songs were alive in the hearts of men long before any of our time. All the singing is lame? Come on, this was the way that stories, tales and traditions have been passed down throughout our history! That dude needs to grow a pair, and grow a brain while he's at it.
Not sure I like the re-recorded version as much, but it's still a decent effort.
The Lyrics of every song brings back childhood memories and as democracy becomes true Democray povrty will be a thing of the past but neve forgotten.
It's almost like they weren't a one-hit wonder.
Hhhmmmmmm....
@wesmatron Right?
does anyone know if this song is about one particular political event ?
From the liner notes in their CD, “SONG ON TIMES was written sometime between 1845 and 1850, just after the repeal of the Corn Laws - a repeal which promised to bring cheaper bread, higher wages and more work. In fact it brought increased food prices, lower wages, and factories on short time. Between these years too, famine struck and devastated Ireland, starving thousands and prompting a further exodus of Irish people to England”.
@@Osmar95Montoya Wow, thank you very much ! Cheers from France ;)
Why do people make fun of these guys....
They are spoiled rich probally
sorry... but all singin? uhhhh just a LLIIIIIIITTLE lame. didnt get the goosebumps goin like "get knocked down"
You know what gives me goosebumps? Watching you waste our air.
Get knocked down as you call it could be their least important song ironically. But for those that just listen to the beat and feel of a song and aren't bright enough to understand the lyrical importance of a song I understand why you'd think that