Lyrics for Tubthumping as interpreted by weezerific:cutlery

Tubthumping Lyrics
We'll be singing
When we're winning
We'll be singing

I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down

Pissing the night away
Pissing the night away

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...'

I get knocked down
But I get up again
You're never going to keep me down

Pissing the night away
Pissing the night away

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:

'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

We'll be singing
When we're winning
We'll be singing

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ladygrace
08-15-2009

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I can't help but think of a bloke who gets into a fight at his local pub. He gets his arse beat, but still comes back for more. *grin* I can't say that this is what the song is about, but it sure does bring up that image.

And with the musical interludes such as Danny Boy...well, how many people do you know only sing when they are totally drunk? I can think of a few. *giggle*

You have to love the imagery this song leaves. That and the fact that it is now going to be stuck in my head for the rest the day. (LOL!)


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Matt Holck
07-30-2009

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this is a great cheer cheering song

the radio has been playing
"Hope it gives you hell" which has a very similar beat and even a chorus sextion
too bad it does not measure up to this song

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dorky_twilighter
02-27-2009

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When I was like nine I use to always sing this when I felt like I was being pushed around alot. I though of the song as something to encourage me, I really had no idea until now that it was about drinking. haha

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mike4321
12-11-2008

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Everyone has their own interpretation when it comes to music. Some may think this song is about drinking but to me it is quite different. As a recovering alcoholic I do tend to fail from time to time. During these times i feel that there is no hope for me to ever recover. "I get knocked down, But I get up again.
You're never going to keep me down" is pretty much how it goes for me. It more or less is me saying to the world that you will never keep me down. I won't give up.

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Arxi
12-07-2008

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Well I think you all think way too much about this song...In fact, it's probable that this is just a simple song with no greater meaning. :D

The initial quote "The truth is, I thought it mattered - I thought that music mattered. But does it? Bollocks! Not compared to how people matter." is from film "Brassed Off" which is about a man called Danny, bandleader. So much for the deep ideas about funeral songs etc. :)

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singmeyourlovesong
11-30-2008

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i absolutely love this song.
it makes me think of someone in my life well actually two someones but yah
i makes me smile and im pretty sure these guys are from Ireland so that makes my dad happy
haha.

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ithink
10-20-2008

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well, whatever it bloody means, I've been looking for this song for fucking aaaaages and I've FINALLY found it.. amen XD

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Desaparecida
02-15-2008

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This song always makes me want to drink some beer. And then jump around. And then drink some more beer. And then jump around with a beer in my hand.

Which no doubt would be quite messy.

Plus, I hate beer.

But this song is good and happy and reminds me of good and happy times.

That's all.

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psychoblah
02-10-2008

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lol. i agree -it's just bout a guy drinking at a party... this is a fun song, & i'd hate to think it's as serious and political as some ppl have suggested here.

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z-man
01-29-2008

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you guys are over thinking it. this song is just about a guy drinking at a bar.

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Marcus Wulf
10-31-2007

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:) My favorite song... Brings back memories. Makes me think about James McCloud and his drinking problem- wait! You don't know what I'm talking about! I don't think it's about the irish, but about dertermination and, well, drinking. Simple. :) Lol.

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Baggy_Trousers
10-09-2007

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This song was the first one I heard on the car radio the day I finally got rid of my crutches after smashing my right leg in a road accident where I was knocked down, so I hink the song's about me! I got knocked down, but i got up again, you're never gonna keep me down! And they didn't! :D

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dandoruinn
09-20-2007

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Does anyone not see that this is in the viewpoint of the Irish? "Danny Boy" is a traditional Irish song from father to son. "I get knocked down but I get up again. You're never gonna keep me down"--this is the Irish through and through. They keep fighting the British off. "Don't cry for me next door neighbor" is a satirical message to the British, who are the Irish neighbors, saying don't waste you're tears on me...oh wait, you never did because you keep trying to overrule us.

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SilverSaint
08-13-2007

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Damn I remember when I was younger and this played all the time. Everyone loved this song just cause its so catchy and a good song.

They even around anymore?

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severalways
06-24-2007

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whoa!!! this song used to be pretty big. and i had no idea those were the lyrics. :o

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jdtink18
06-02-2007

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Back in kindergarten, i used to think the lyrics were:

"I can't go to town
without an open gate.
So you better open it now."

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emberdragon
05-24-2007

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As I came up with for an english project:

The narrator quite simply states that he keeps getting “knocked down, but [he] get[s] up again.” Nothing’s going to “keep [him] down.” Nothing is going to conquer him, he is strong and independent.

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stegemreeali
01-11-2007

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th album that jacob's ladder is on is called readymades. they also have a newish album called UN. it has songs like "on ebay". it's awesome!

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Dreffy
09-30-2006

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this song shoud teach ev'rybody to never accept passively the failure... THEY CAN KNOCK YOU DOWN BUT THEY CAN'T KEEP YOU DOWN!

YEAH!

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meirasanya
09-18-2006

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Someone asked what had happened to the band. They released 3 more albums after Tubthumper, the album which this song appeared on.

First was WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) which included a cover of the BeeGee's New York Mining Disaster, and the released single (never got very far), She's Got All The Friends.

They then released an album, which I forget the name of, which included Jacob's Ladder and Don't Try This At Home.

The third album is the latest one, A Singsong and a Scrap, which is a more folk-music album. Only 4 of the band remain, but they still tour (at least, there were only 4 when I went to see them).

They have also released a couple of singles, one called Her Majesty and one called Tony (about Blair).

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wicked123
08-18-2006

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"This actually brings me back to kindergarten."

jesus christ i'm getting old

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avi2starr
07-26-2006

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This song was actually requested by the Netherlands national football team as their anthem. but chumbawamba declined. poo.

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FloydFan
07-18-2006

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I know "Danny Boy," but if these are real songs, what is "'Don't cry for me next door neighbour" from? It's not quite "Evita."

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airtrk1
04-14-2006

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This comment is directed to: Gothic King (see 04-27-2003 posting) where he addresses The-8 as "YOU IDIOT ! . I may be new to this web site, and I find it quite useful. Nonetheless, I do feel that name calling, to get one's point across, is very unappropriate. Music is universal, and the lyrics are the tapistry that put is all together. No need to bash someone for just trying to express his understanding of these songs.

M

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KitCat444
04-07-2006

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This actually brings me back to kindergarten. I love this song...it like...built my self confidence. Its basically just explaining the joys of life and how life is to be lived, and you may face obstacles, but you have to charge through them.

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