Zager & Evans — In The Year 2525
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In the year 2525, if man is still alive
If woman can survive, they may find
In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lie
Everything you think, do and say
Is in the pill you took today
In the year 4545
You ain't gonna need your teeth, won't need your eyes
You won't find a thing to chew
Nobody's gonna look at you
In the year 5555
Your arms hangin' limp at your sides
Your legs got nothin' to do
Some machine's doin' that for you
In the year 6565
You won't need no husband, won't need no wife
You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too
From the bottom of a long glass tube
In the year 7510
If God's a-coming, He oughta make it by then
Maybe He'll look around Himself and say
"Guess it's time for the Judgement Day"
In the year 8510
God is gonna shake His mighty head
He'll either say, "I'm pleased where man has been"
Or tear it down, and start again
In the year 9595
I'm kinda wonderin' if man is gonna be alive
He's taken everything this old earth can give
And he ain't put back nothing
Now it's been ten thousand years, man has cried a billion tears
For what, he never knew, now man's reign is through
But through eternal night, the twinkling of starlight
So very far away, maybe it's only yesterday
If woman can survive, they may find
In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lie
Everything you think, do and say
Is in the pill you took today
In the year 4545
You ain't gonna need your teeth, won't need your eyes
You won't find a thing to chew
Nobody's gonna look at you
In the year 5555
Your arms hangin' limp at your sides
Your legs got nothin' to do
Some machine's doin' that for you
In the year 6565
You won't need no husband, won't need no wife
You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too
From the bottom of a long glass tube
In the year 7510
If God's a-coming, He oughta make it by then
Maybe He'll look around Himself and say
"Guess it's time for the Judgement Day"
In the year 8510
God is gonna shake His mighty head
He'll either say, "I'm pleased where man has been"
Or tear it down, and start again
In the year 9595
I'm kinda wonderin' if man is gonna be alive
He's taken everything this old earth can give
And he ain't put back nothing
Now it's been ten thousand years, man has cried a billion tears
For what, he never knew, now man's reign is through
But through eternal night, the twinkling of starlight
So very far away, maybe it's only yesterday
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These lyrics were moronic back in the early 60s when the tune was first recorded. Dave Berry famously awarded the song "10 Worst Pop Songs Ever" status 30 years ago. It hasn't improved with age. Gave it a 2
An awesome song - but I do not think anybody will be around to hear in 2525
perfect!
MojoJojo wrote:
I think that will do for me until at least 2525.Yup, blast from the past. I too heard it on my parent's hifi from my brother's LP collection. Still get to hear it in karaoke too! 
Sure, I remember when this was everywhere on the radio. It was rather catchy, but ultimately shite. Nonetheless, I enjoy hearing it for the first time in a number of decades. I suppose the composition was heartfelt, at least.
dschless wrote:
Wasn't sure I'd ever hear this song again in this lifetime! Thought about it the other day for some reason...
Wow, what a blast from the past...
Wasn't sure I'd ever hear this song again in this lifetime! Thought about it the other day for some reason...
MJMJ wrote:
The key change works here because it ratchets up for each time interval, and each time interval has a higher intensity. Plus it adds a layer of cheese, which is also appropriate!
"...layer of cheese..."
The key change works here because it ratchets up for each time interval, and each time interval has a higher intensity. Plus it adds a layer of cheese, which is also appropriate!
"...layer of cheese..."
No, Bill.
bseib wrote:
The key change works here because it ratchets up for each time interval, and each time interval has a higher intensity. Plus it adds a layer of cheese, which is also appropriate!
A key change in music is like misdirection. Resorting to this tactic is often an indication that the song itself is not very interesting. Think about that next time you hear a key change in a song. :-)
The key change works here because it ratchets up for each time interval, and each time interval has a higher intensity. Plus it adds a layer of cheese, which is also appropriate!
A key change in music is like misdirection. Resorting to this tactic is often an indication that the song itself is not very interesting. Think about that next time you hear a key change in a song. :-)
Hippostar wrote:
Andalusian chord progression for a Malthusian catastrophe.
Ahh, the Andalusian chord progression. When you want to write a melodramatic song without having to try!
Andalusian chord progression for a Malthusian catastrophe.
In an earlier lifetime, I was the first to air this song in north Florida; also Country Joe's "Pine Box Blues" but that's another story.
Rated purely for nostalgia's sake.
I had this song on this compilation called, "Get It Together" from 1974 which was a collection of 60's hits.
In the year 9595
I'm kinda wonderin' if man is gonna be alive
He's taken everything this old earth can give
And he ain't put back nothing
I wonder if we even last that long!
I'm kinda wonderin' if man is gonna be alive
He's taken everything this old earth can give
And he ain't put back nothing
I wonder if we even last that long!
SO glad to hear this tune again. I think I need to cover it!
I've seen this song on many of the "Worst songs ever" lists. That's why I love RP. Never know what you're going to hear!
Ahh, the Andalusian chord progression. When you want to write a melodramatic song without having to try!
Corny, dated, and silly, or to use another word: fantastic!
Wow, I can't remember the last time I heard this song. I think I have it on a long lost mixed tape somewhere. 
psy-fi rock from junior high!
Excellent
I owned this single. Anthem of depressing future shock. Good to hear it for the memories anyway.
This songs was one of my favorites when I was a young kid in the late 60s. I can remember this playing on my parents Hi-Fi (haha) so many times. Man this brings me back to happy times as a kid.
Hey man, is that Freedom Rock?
yeah, what a novelty tune from the past.... but not a fan... :-|
What a flashback! Haven't missed it up to now.
I think that will do for me until at least 2525.Wow, what a blast from the past...
Yes, modulation can be a little suspect at times - especially in a song which is already pretty goofy, it does not automatically indicate that the work is uninteresting. It certainly can seem like a way of adorning a dull or repetitive chord progression, but so can any other musical process. However, "Penny Lane" by The Beatles and "Mack The Knife" by Brecht and Weill, "In My Room", by The Beach Boys, "Small Circle Of Friends" by Phil Ochs, and "Miss Misery" by Elliot Smith all have modulations, as well as the works of many classical composers.