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"Charity" was the third single from Skunk Anansie released in July 1995, and then re-released in April 1996. The original release charted at #40 in the UK Singles Chart, but the re-release topped that effort reaching #20. When re-released, two new CDs were available. CD1 contained live versions of "I Can Dream" and "Punk By Numbers", and CD2 was featured live versions of tracks from Paranoid and Sunburnt.
[edit] Track listing
[edit] Original Release CD single
| # |
Title |
Length |
| 1. |
"Charity" |
4:36 |
| 2. |
"Used" |
4:54 |
| 3. |
"Killer's War" |
4:00 |
| 4. |
"Kept My Mouth Shut" |
3:38 |
[edit] Re-release CD Single - CD1
| # |
Title |
Length |
| 1. |
"Charity" |
4:36 |
| 2. |
"I Can Dream Live" |
3:36 |
| 3. |
"Punk By Numbers (Live)" |
2:48 |
[edit] Re-release CD Single - CD2
| # |
Title |
Length |
| 1. |
"Charity (Live)" |
4:53 |
| 2. |
"Here I Stand (Live) " |
5:33 |
| 3. |
"It Takes Blood and Guts[1] (Live)" |
4:28 |
| 4. |
"Intellectualise My Blackness (Live) " |
4:21 |
[edit] 10" Vinyl
| # |
Title |
Length |
| 1. |
"Charity" |
4:36 |
| 2. |
"Used" |
4:54 |
| 3. |
"Killer's War" |
4:00 |
[edit] Lyrics
This is a snippet of some of the lyrics to the single. For the full lyrics from Skin's (the lead singer) official site, see here
[edit] Verse 1
Why do I sense, benevolence
You stand tall at my great expense
Thick words of gratitude, what a price to pay
Stuck in my throat, I sell every word I say
[edit] Chorus
But I don't want your charity
Twisting me round
I don't want your charity
Keeping me down
- ^ The actual title is It Takes Blood And Guts To Be This Way But Im Still Just A Cliché" but has been shortened for display purposes.
