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Wind-Up (Live 2004)
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Wind-Up (Live 2004) was released on September 20, 2005 by InsideOutMusic as a part of the album Aqualung Live
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Release DateSeptember 20, 2005
LabelInsideOutMusic
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM148

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull
Performer
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Flute
Jeffrey Hammond
Jeffrey Hammond
Bass Guitar
Martin Barre
Martin Barre
Electric Guitar
Clive Bunker
Clive Bunker
Drums
John Evan
John Evan
Piano
Dee Palmer
Dee Palmer
Orchestra Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Songwriter
Dee Palmer
Dee Palmer
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Producer
Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson
Mixing Engineer
John Burns
John Burns
Engineer
Terry Ellis
Terry Ellis
Producer

Lyrics

[Chorus]
When I was young and they packed me off to school
And they taught me how not to play the game
Oh, I didn't mind if they groomed me for success
Or if they said that I was just a fool
So I left there in the morning
With their God under my arm
Their half-assed smiles and the book of rules
[Verse 1]
When I asked this God a question
And by way of firm reply
He said, "I'm not the kind you have to wind up on a Sunday"
And to my old headmaster, and to anyone who cares
Before I'm through, I'd like to say my prayers
[Verse 2]
Oh, I don't believe you
You had the whole damn thing all wrong
And he's not the kind you have to wind up on a Sunday
Well you can excommunicate me on my way to Sunday school
And have all the bishops harmonize these lines
[Bridge]
How do you dare tell me that I'm my Father's son
When that was just an accident of Birth?
Oh, I'd rather look around me, compose a better song
'Cause that's the honest measure of my worth
In your pomp and all your glory, you're a poorer man than me
As you lick the boots of death born out of fear
[Chorus]
When I was young and they packed me off to school
And they taught me how not to play the game
Oh, I didn't mind if they groomed me for success
Or if they said that I was just a fool
So I left there in the morning
With their God under my arm
Their half-assed smiles and the book of rules
[Verse 3]
Well you can excommunicate me on my way to Sunday school
And have all the bishops harmonize these lines
[Chorus]
When I was young and they packed me off to school
And they taught me how not to play the game
Oh, I didn't mind if they groomed me for success
Or if they said that I was just a fool
And so to my old headmaster, and to anyone who cares
Before I'm through, I'd like to say my prayers
[Verse 4]
And you can excommunicate me on my way to Sunday school
And have all the bishops harmonize these lines
[Outro]
I don't believe you
You had the whole damn thing all wrong
And he's not the kind you have to wind up on a Sunday
Written by: Ian Anderson
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