"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.
Track listing
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 |
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 |
Re-Release Artwork (CD1)
Re-Release Artwork (CD2)
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 |
| 2. |
"Intellectualise My Blackness (Live) " |
4:21 |
10" Vinyl
| # |
Title |
Length |
| 1. |
"Charity" |
4:36 |
| 2. |
"Used" |
4:54 |
| 3. |
"Killer's War" |
4:00 |
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
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
Chorus
But I don't want your charity
Twisting me round
I don't want your charity
Keeping me down
Notes
- ^ 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.
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