I Am The Resurrection
The Stone Roses
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Down down you bring me down I hear you knocking down my Door and I can't sleep at night Your face it has no place No room for you inside my House I need to be alone Don't waste your words I don't need Anything from you I don't care where you've been or What you plan to do Turn turn I wish you'd learn There's a time and place for everything I've got to get it through Cut loose 'cause you're no use I couldn't stand another Second in your company Don't waste your words I don't need Anything from you I don't care where you've been or What you plan to do Stone me why can't you see You're a no one nowhere washed up baby Who'd look better dead Your tongue is far too long I don't like the way it sucks and Slurs upon my every word Don't waste your words I don't need Anything from you I don't care where you've been or What you plan to do I am the resurrection and I am the life I couldn't ever bring myself To hate you as I'd Like I am the resurrection and I am the life I couldn't ever bring myself To hate you as I'd Like
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Written by: IAN GEORGE BROWN, JOHN SQUIRE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Data"I Am the Resurrection" was featured on The Stone Roses' self-titled debut album, which was released in May 1989.
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Song LengthIt is the longest song on the album, running for 8 minutes and 12 seconds. The track includes a four-minute instrumental outro.
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Genre"I Am the Resurrection" is classified as a mix of alternative rock, Madchester, and neo-psychedelia. It incorporates jangle pop with a touch of dance-rock.
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Chart SuccessDespite its length, the song charted at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, reflecting its popularity.
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Cultural ImpactNME magazine ranked "I Am the Resurrection" as the 8th greatest indie anthem of all time in 2007.
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Music VideoUnlike most of The Stone Roses' songs, "I Am the Resurrection" does not have an official music video.
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Cover VersionsA number of artists have covered "I Am the Resurrection". For example, British band 'Reverend and The Makers' performed a version for BBC Radio One's Live Lounge in 2009.
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Songwriting"I Am the Resurrection" was written by Stone Roses members John Squire and Ian Brown.
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ControversiesIt raised some eyebrows due to the perceived anti-religious sentiment in the lyrics, especially the chorus, which is a direct refutation of the Christian belief in Jesus Christ as the resurrection and the life.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a staple of The Stone Roses' live performances and is traditionally played as the final song in their set.
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LegacyIt continues to retain its popularity even in the 21st Century. In 2012, it was voted the best British song of all time in a poll conducted by radio station XFM.
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Music SamplesThe song has been sampled by various artists including The Prodigy and Freddie Gibbs.
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TitleThe title of the song is likely a reference to a direct quote from Jesus Christ in the Bible (John 11:25), where He says, "I am the resurrection, and the life...". However, in the song, it is used in a blasphemous sense.
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Music CompositionThe song starts calmly, with Ian Brown's spoken vocals, before building up to an impressive crescendo and culminating in a lengthy guitar-fueled instrumental.
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Album SuccessThe song contributed to the success of the album "The Stone Roses", which was a commercial hit and is considered one of the greatest albums in British music history.
16. (Artwork) The cover art for the single features a painting by guitarist, John Squire. It is a detail from his artwork titled "Bye Bye Badman," which correlates with the overall citrus theme of the album.
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