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Independence by This Heat
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Performed by
This HeatProduced by
David CunninghamWrited by
Charles Bullen & Gareth Williams & Charles HaywardAbout
“Independence” is based entirely upon the opening statements of the Declaration of Independence. The vocal tune is actually the same as “The Fall of Saigon”, except performed backwards.
Independence Lyrics
[Verse]
We hold these truths to be self evident
That all men are created equal
That they are endowed by their Creator with certain rights
That among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
That to secure these rights
Governments are instituted among men
Deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed
That whenever any form of government
Becomes destructive of these ends
It is the right of the people to alter or abolish it
Independence Q&A
Who wrote Independence's ?
Independence was written by Charles Bullen & Gareth Williams & Charles Hayward.
Who produced Independence's ?
Independence was produced by David Cunningham.
When did This Heat release Independence?
This Heat released Independence on Tue Sep 01 1981.
What did This Heat say about "Independence"?
Charles Hayworth from the track notes on the 2016 vinyl reissue of Deceit: “Another song about language, taking the opening statements of the American Declaration of Independence. The vocal tune was the "Fall of Saigon” backwards. Charles Bullen played drums, I played guitar and bass and panpipes, G...