| Ball of Confusion | ||
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| cover song by Duran Duran | ||
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| Released | 4 April 1995 | |
| Genre | Pop | |
| Length | 3:58 minutes | |
| Label | Capitol, EMI | |
| Writer(s) | Whitfield, Strong | |
| Producer(s) | Duran Duran John Jones | |
| Duran Duran | ||
"Ball of Confusion" is a cover song by Duran Duran, released on the covers album Thank You by Capitol-EMI on 4 April 1995.
About the song[]
The song was originally released as "Ball of Confusion (That's What the World is Today)" by The Temptations in 1970 on the Gordy (Motown) label.
It is among The Temptations' most covered songs, with other versions by the Neville Brothers, Tina Turner, Love and Rockets, Widespread Panic, and Anthrax, among others.
"Ball of Confusion" delves head-on into a strong political message. The lyrics list a multitude of problems that were tearing the world apart in 1970: the Vietnam War, racial segregation, drug abuse, crooked politicians, and more.
Personnel[]
Duran Duran 1995 are:
- Simon Le Bon - vocals
- John Taylor - bass guitar
- Warren Cuccurullo - guitar
- Nick Rhodes - keyboards
With:
- Anthony J. Resta - drums
- Maxanne Lewis - background vocals
Lyrics[]
Written by: Whitfield, Strong
People moving out People moving in (Why?) Because of the color of their skin Run, run, run, but you sure can't hide An eye for an eye A tooth for a tooth Vote for me, I'll set you free Rap on brother, rap on Well the only person talking about "love thy brother" is a preacher It seems nobody's interested in learning but the teacher Segregation, domination, demonstration, integration Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to the nation! Ball of confusion (ball of confusion) That's what your world is today Ball of confusion (ball of confusion) That's what your world is today The singing is at an all-time high City's aflame in the summertime And, ohh, the beat goes on... Evolution, revolution, evolution... Gun control, the sound of soul Politicians, can you f... believe them? And the band played on And the band played on Round and around and around we go Wherever we're standing, nobody knows Take a look around you Can't you hear me talking to you? Just a ball of confusion (ball of confusion) That's what your world is today Ball of confusion (ball of confusion) That's what your world is today Fear in the air Tension everywhere Unemployment rising fast Killer gangs, watch your ass! Gun control, the sound of soul Segregation, domination, demonstration, integration Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to the nation! Ball of confusion (ball of confusion) That's what your world is today Ball of confusion (ball of confusion) That's what your world is today Ball of confusion (ball of confusion) That's what your world is today Ball of confusion (ball of confusion) That's what your world is today That's what your world is today Ball of confusion (ball of confusion)... That's what your world is today...
See also[]
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