Last night on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, while discussing the election results, actor Paul Bettany reminded the audience of this song:
The chorus, for the few who don’t already know it:
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down
I get knocked down, but I get up again
You’re never gonna keep me down_____________________
“Tubthumping” was written as a collective – like everything else. We wanted to make a very English album and the song is about the resilience of ordinary people.”
— Boff Whalley, The Guardian
Related: ‘Tubthumping’: The Story Behind Chumbawamba’s Massive Hit
Yep
Still no call on my Congressional district. Fingers crossed for Dem incumbent.
Still no call. Incumbent leading by only .5%
🙁
Well, at least we got abortion protection into our state constitution.
I’m trying to stay positive, but this week has been a blow.
I know. I’ve really been struggling too.