Yeah dude. For those who hate corporate culture and how under rated and underpaid low skill workers are well this is the track for you. Still relevant 38 years on.
No peace for the wicked - only war on the poor They're batting on pickets - trying to even the score It's all inclusive and the dirt comes free And you can be all that you want to be Oh an equal chance and an equal say But equally there's no equal pay There's room on top - if you toe the line And if you believe all this you must be out of your mind Only room for those the same Those who play the leeches game Don't get settled in this place The lodger's terms are in disgrace An equal chance and an equal say But equally there's no equal pay - Getcha brains blown out! In a captain's mess I stand for the Queen if you can stand the test It's all thrown in and the lies come free And you can be all that they want you to be Only room for those the same Those who play the leeches game Don't get settled in this place The lodger's terms are in disgrace Oh if you work hard you can be the boss But if you don't work at all - then that's nobody's loss There's room on top - if you dig in low The idea is what they reap you sow With an old school tie and a ref-er-ence You can cover up crimes - in their defence It's all thrown in and the lies come free And you can be all that they want you to be Only room for those the same Those who play the leeches game Don't get settled in this place The lodger's terms are in disgrace
It's a serious song about class struggle and how we've been getting hammered since before the 1980s! . The Style Council No peace for the wicked, only war on the poor They're batting on pickets, trying to even the score It's all inclusive, the dirt comes free And you can be all that you want to be Oh an equal chance and an equal pay But equally there's no equal pay There's room on top, if you tow the line And if you believe all this you must be out of your mind There's only room for those the same Those who play the leeches game Don't get settled in this place The lodger's terms are in disgrace Get 'cha brains blown out, in a captain's mess Stand for the queen if you can stand the test It's all thrown in and the lies come free And you can be all that they want you to be Oh if you work hard you can be the boss But if you don't work at all then that's nobody's loss There's room on top, if you dig in low And the idea is what they reap you sow With an old school tie and a reference You can cover up crimes in their defense It's all thrown in and the lies come free And you can be all that they want you to be Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Mick Talbot / Paul Weller
In mid-1985 the government stripped away another layer of protection by abolishing the Wages Councils,which set pay minimum scales for workers. That was especially so for young workers,who from then on could be taken on for as little remuneration as the employer could get away with. Luckily for me,I was almost 21 by that time so I wasn't about to be hit by the worst of it.
wellers best he brings out hitsville..northern soul london soul funk..r and b..superb song great memories..lacoste fila bournville sta press levis..tartan bitter.. diadora trainers..adidas samba.
Paul weller (the mod father ) what a songwriter a singer every band his been in has been outstanding brilliant classic most go down as one of British all time music performances
1. The dancing is classic 2. A huge majority of men here have already said this but..Dee C Lee was absolutely stunning and so talented, such a great singer. What was Weller THINKING leaving this woman??
...this is a POP song from the 80's! Listen to the message. You can have the throw away pop AND the message kids! [taking aim at Trickle Down theory and also known as 'She Was Only a Grocers Daughter'; Margaret Thatcher advocated trickle down and her dad started out as a grocer]
@@luvmusicutb no PC madness, pubs on every corner and everyone went there at weekends kids included could play outside no worries, no social media or phones, football was on normal TV, yes I'd say it was alot better back then
Listening to this while all the troubles are going on in the UK so so wish we could go back to these days the youngest I feel sorry for there never be a better era then the eightes
When I was twelve in 1985 all I heard was how bad things were - unemployment, poverty, drugs, political instability etc etc. It looks like a utopia now compared to 2020
lol, The 80s had tons of political and economic upheaval. The music of that time is mostly in direct counterpoint to what was happening, and sounds more joyous because the poor employment prospects had most of the youth joining/creating bands and music. I love that they made such upbeat energetic songs - even bands like The Cure, Joy Division, Echo & The Bunnymen, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Depeche Mode could put downbeat lyrics to uptempo music. Just think of how new music takes those same songs and covers them as downtempo, downbeat accoustic/piano numbers. That's why the original acts are miles better. They intuitively understood nuance and contrast better.
There were plenty of troubles going on back then including The Troubles themselves. We're living with the consequences of the politics that Weller is opposing in this song and many others. Financial Inequality is worse now but there have been positives such as gay marriage although still a long way to go with the right wing determined to stoke culture wars and keep us fighting amongst ourselves
Paul Weller Ex The Jam Guitarist Bassist Lead Vocalist The Style Council English British 🇬🇧 Punk Rocks Synth Punk Pop Waves New Waves Pop Waves European Band Decades 80s 90s Disband Legendary
ART-IS-TICKLY speaking (and in opus style), in relation to attempts to mitigate the risks associated with being referred to as some sort of parasit, I'd suggest the following. Just repeat these fine words to any accusers: "WORK WILL SET YOU FREE !"
Can't beat a summers day, driving along, with The style council greatest hits on...FULL
D'you have fluffy dice hanging in your car?
for real!
Style Councils timeless track. And I love it 😀😀😀❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💥💥💥💣💣💣👍👍👍.
The most elegant band that ever existed, Weller Genius.
Beautiful and with a nightingale voice! Love her!
Only Weller could put such political lyrics to such catchy tunes, absolute class!!
Yeah dude. For those who hate corporate culture and how under rated and underpaid low skill workers are well this is the track for you. Still relevant 38 years on.
I love this song, it’s actually underrated. ✌️☺️
Loved this as a kid, just looked up the lyrics Still relevant and still sounding great
This group was the base of inspiration for many others groups
Gorgeous Dee Cee Lee, Paul was a very lucky man indeed.
she is now twice her size and got dumped by Paul ....
Che gruppo fantastico Weller genio assoluto
👍👏
Clever elegant and good vibration...what to ask more?
Superb!
poetry in motion...Just perfection.With an old school tie & a reference cover up crime. ☆☆☆☆☆
曲もPVもめちゃくちゃカッコいい！！
Gotta love that 90,'s era..Mad Respect for the ModFather. Still Smashing it...
DCLEE ❤️❤️❤️
Listening to this in 2022. Things haven´t changed.
Musica fantastica
No peace for the wicked - only war on the poor
They're batting on pickets - trying to even the score
It's all inclusive and the dirt comes free
And you can be all that you want to be
Oh an equal chance and an equal say
But equally there's no equal pay
There's room on top - if you toe the line
And if you believe all this you must be out of your mind
Only room for those the same
Those who play the leeches game
Don't get settled in this place
The lodger's terms are in disgrace
An equal chance and an equal say
But equally there's no equal pay - Getcha brains blown out!
In a captain's mess
I stand for the Queen if you can stand the test
It's all thrown in and the lies come free
And you can be all that they want you to be
Only room for those the same
Those who play the leeches game
Don't get settled in this place
The lodger's terms are in disgrace
Oh if you work hard you can be the boss
But if you don't work at all - then that's nobody's loss
There's room on top - if you dig in low
The idea is what they reap you sow
With an old school tie and a ref-er-ence
You can cover up crimes - in their defence
It's all thrown in and the lies come free
And you can be all that they want you to be
Only room for those the same
Those who play the leeches game
Don't get settled in this place
The lodger's terms are in disgrace
My most FAVOURITE of FAVOURITE track from The Style Council, perfection.
Never heard this one until today great tune
Love this song from Mr and Mrs Weller (formerly) big fan of The Style Council.
M A R V E L O U S ! ! ! ! The most beautiful and sweet song of The Style Council ... first of all for the enchantable presence/voice of D. C. Lee.
Love how much more Steve White is getting into the synced dancing compared to the other three :-D
Bellissima the Lodgers
Amazing group.
Love Dee and Paul's vocals...tune
Que saudades desse tempo !
Quando surgiu essa Maravilhosa Banda !
PAUL WELLER AND THE STYLE COUNCIL !
The Marvelous = THE BEST !!!
Walter Matheus, concordo plenamente! ☺
I LOVE this Sing. Me encanta esta canción. Uno de mis grupos favoritos cuando tenía 16 años.
the politics of where your born the struggles the togetherness[terraces[ [all nighters[ppl slate weller..hes still working class.
It's a serious song about class struggle and how we've been getting hammered since before the 1980s!
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The Style Council
No peace for the wicked, only war on the poor
They're batting on pickets, trying to even the score
It's all inclusive, the dirt comes free
And you can be all that you want to be
Oh an equal chance and an equal pay
But equally there's no equal pay
There's room on top, if you tow the line
And if you believe all this you must be out of your mind
There's only room for those the same
Those who play the leeches game
Don't get settled in this place
The lodger's terms are in disgrace
Get 'cha brains blown out, in a captain's mess
Stand for the queen if you can stand the test
It's all thrown in and the lies come free
And you can be all that they want you to be
Oh if you work hard you can be the boss
But if you don't work at all then that's nobody's loss
There's room on top, if you dig in low
And the idea is what they reap you sow
With an old school tie and a reference
You can cover up crimes in their defense
It's all thrown in and the lies come free
And you can be all that they want you to be
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Mick Talbot / Paul Weller
Rajah O'bagal I believed all that socialist cobblers back then as I was young & impressionable
@@cymonhumphries3246 murdoch press has since gotten to you mate
@@jamesfarrant9779 Sad but probably true
In mid-1985 the government stripped away another layer of protection by abolishing the Wages Councils,which set pay minimum scales for workers. That was especially so for young workers,who from then on could be taken on for as little remuneration as the employer could get away with. Luckily for me,I was almost 21 by that time so I wasn't about to be hit by the worst of it.
Equal chance equal Say….
WELLER GENIO
Love this!
Excellent !!
wellers best he brings out hitsville..northern soul london soul funk..r and b..superb song great memories..lacoste fila bournville sta press levis..tartan bitter.. diadora trainers..adidas samba.
mr paul un músico genial siempre será un mood
Paul weller (the mod father ) what a songwriter a singer every band his been in has been outstanding brilliant classic most go down as one of British all time music performances
Goood ol days.
Exquisite
Wow, lost for words!!!
Dee Cee Lee was gorgeous, miss those times
What do you mean 'was'?
@@boyonthephone1 past tense, as I don't know what she.looks like now
@@gurbai9730 as beautiful as ever
Indeed mate.
😋😋😋😋
Son fantásticos y tan elegantes!!!
1. The dancing is classic
2. A huge majority of men here have already said this but..Dee C Lee was absolutely stunning and so talented, such a great singer.
What was Weller THINKING leaving this woman??
Weller and DC perfection in this video, gorgeous girl!
Gruppo fantastico
Masterpiece
One of the Style Councils best I think..
This makes me happy happy
Jam 😀😀😀😃😃😃😄😄😄😁😁😁😆😆😆😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂😉😉😉😊😊😊🙃🙃🙃😇😇😇😍😍😍💩💩💩💋💋💋💌💌💌💘💘💘💝💝💝💖💖💖💗💗💗💓💓💓💞💞💞💕💕💕💟💟💟❣️❣️❣️💔💔💔❤️❤️❤️🧡🧡🧡💛💛💛💚💚💚💙💙💙💜💜💜🖤🖤🖤💯💯💯💯💥💥💥💣💣💣👍👍👍.
Fantastico
My hairdresser hadn't heard of Weller....Neeext !
Fantastici la mia giovinezza nelle loro canzoni
Eterni
若い頃でも生き甲斐が
サービスのおもてなしの限点です。
信用信頼ですね。
...this is a POP song from the 80's! Listen to the message. You can have the throw away pop AND the message kids! [taking aim at Trickle Down theory and also known as 'She Was Only a Grocers Daughter'; Margaret Thatcher advocated trickle down and her dad started out as a grocer]
Paul was such a big fan of thatcher as we all know
It's very cool
Northern Soul at its best !
Top band
super
Weller looks so relaxed and happy during this period the style council were class
nah was just the 80's bro, no one had any cares like we do now ... different times.. good times when everyone could be themselves and no one cared
@@johnnybegood9560 miners strikes, falklands war, cold war, IRA... what a care free time it must of been.
@@luvmusicutb no PC madness, pubs on every corner and everyone went there at weekends kids included could play outside no worries, no social media or phones, football was on normal TV, yes I'd say it was alot better back then
@@johnnybegood9560 I agree with most of that but in the 80s it was also OK to be racist and homophobic which I don’t agree with.
Be nice if the volume was better! Love this track!
This reminds me why i had such a huge crush on DC Leah!!
Lee
some kind of freudian slip there
Digging the Muriel Gray look!
Grazie radio Capital TV
Amo from Brasil ❤
Essa é a a música que não dói os ouvidos.e prá toda família . boa pedida irmãos.
My older sister and my brother in law got me to liking the style council
Very fucking catchy I love it
❣️
Una melodia molto Soft....
as years go by it sounds as good as in 1985
Fantastic song paul weller is great
Marco il biondo con gli occhi azzurri molto carino
Classe immensa grande Paul
EHH SIII... CE NE FOSSERO DE CANTANTI E PERSONE COME LUI PAUL WELLER..
Fallah hallar fallah hellay. Chris Waddle.
♡♡♡
Listening to this while all the troubles are going on in the UK so so wish we could go back to these days the youngest I feel sorry for there never be a better era then the eightes
When I was twelve in 1985 all I heard was how bad things were - unemployment, poverty, drugs, political instability etc etc.
It looks like a utopia now compared to 2020
lol, The 80s had tons of political and economic upheaval. The music of that time is mostly in direct counterpoint to what was happening, and sounds more joyous because the poor employment prospects had most of the youth joining/creating bands and music.
I love that they made such upbeat energetic songs - even bands like The Cure, Joy Division, Echo & The Bunnymen, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Depeche Mode could put downbeat lyrics to uptempo music.
Just think of how new music takes those same songs and covers them as downtempo, downbeat accoustic/piano numbers. That's why the original acts are miles better. They intuitively understood nuance and contrast better.
There were plenty of troubles going on back then including The Troubles themselves. We're living with the consequences of the politics that Weller is opposing in this song and many others. Financial Inequality is worse now but there have been positives such as gay marriage although still a long way to go with the right wing determined to stoke culture wars and keep us fighting amongst ourselves
💚
❤❤❤❤❤
As relevant now as it was when he wrote it.
Ti auguro la buonanotte Marco
yes at least here on YT
it's 2023 and these lyrics are more relevant than ever. We learnt nothing. Homes should never be investments.
Se oye muy Fonk 😎😍💃✌👍👌👏 .
What couldn't Weller do? Already a distinguished vocalist and master songwriter, he topped himself by being a fashionista as well.
Dance. The man can not dance😂.
@@mathiasjonsson8222hahaha fr!
Ti auguro una buona cena Marco
Buon weekend di ferragosto a tutti
Buona fine estate Marco
Buona fine estate a tutti
I really used to fancy Dee C Lee. She has the most attractive mouth. Such a beauty and a Stunner!
he married her didnt he lucky bugger
She sure is
Yes, lovely lady, shame he cheater on her
@@masherize cliches exist for good reason. Cant judge either we're only human (but thats for another 80's group)
She's like both Asian and Black isn't she? Absolutely she's beautiful!♥️
Ti auguro un buon martedì sera Marco
Quando purtroppo dal digitale terrestre hanno tolto radio Capital TV
Buon weekend di ferragosto Marco
Very Funny
Paul Weller FUNKY
2:02 💔
Paul Weller Ex The Jam Guitarist Bassist Lead Vocalist The Style Council English British 🇬🇧 Punk Rocks Synth Punk Pop Waves New Waves Pop Waves European Band Decades 80s 90s Disband Legendary
There's a strong dose of "Ain't no mountain high enough" in that chorus, otherwise it's a lovely song with terrible clothes
Buonanotte Nicoula
Dee was fuckin gorgeous
ART-IS-TICKLY speaking (and in opus style), in relation to attempts to mitigate the risks associated with being referred to as some sort of parasit, I'd suggest the following. Just repeat these fine words to any accusers: "WORK WILL SET YOU FREE !"
Tante buone cose Rocco Cosi
Quando Giulio Mucciacito vedeva radio Capital TV
That guy at 0:45 has good taste