The song starts out with a huge amount of reverb that eases in Johnny's guitar work. Quickly the song takes a latin sound, with Conga and the Timbal work of Mark Quiñones. Were it not for the lyrics, the calm yet bright groove of this song would lead one to believe it was an upbeat number. I've picked this song not only for its beautiful feel, but also for its great juxtaposition: the song's lyrical content follows the dark undercurrents of children who have seen all too closely the horrors of war.
"Children of the revolution getting off the boat
To face the ignorance and prejudice that keep this land afloat
Children of the revolution make a brand new start
Running through the rubble of a thousand broken hearts"
This song, and indeed, the entire "Electric Landlady" album, was produced by genius producer Steve Lillywhite, who at the time was married to Kirsty. Steve went on to produce albums for U2, Guster, and the 2007 redebut of Crowded House, as featured on this very blog.
Amazon links: MP3
Rhapsody: track
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