Tubthumping
Chumbawamba · Tubthumper
When we're winning
We'll be singing
CHORUS:
I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never gonna kick me down
I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down
CHORUS
Pissing the night away
Pissing the night away
BRIDGE:
He drinks a whisky drink
He drinks a vodka drink
He drinks a lager drink
He drinks a cider drink
He sings the songs that remind him
Of the good times
He sings the songs that remind him
Of the better times
"Oh Danny Boy
Danny Boy
Danny Boy..."
CHORUS X2
Pissing the night away
Pissing the night away
BRIDGE
"Don't cry for me
Next door neighbour..."
I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down REPEAT 4 TIMES
EXTENDED CHORUS
I get knocked down (we'll be singing)
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down (when we're winning)
I get knocked down (we'll be singing)
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down (when we're winning)
I get knocked down (ooh ooh ooh)
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down
REPEAT EXTENDED CHORUS
Tubthumping
Chumbawamba's 1991 hit 'Tubthumping' stands as a defining anthem of the Britpop era, blending punk energy with catchy pop melodies. Released on their self-titled album, the track became an instant global phenomenon, driven by its infectious rhythm and the iconic 'tub-thump' sound effect. The song's lyrics, which mock the perceived incompetence of the British government, resonated deeply with a disillusioned youth culture seeking a voice against political stagnation. Its commercial success propelled Chumbawamba to international fame, cementing their status as a key band in the movement that challenged mainstream norms while embracing mainstream appeal. The recording remains a cultural touchstone, symbolizing a specific moment in music history where political satire and pop music converged to create a lasting legacy.