This song was on in a nightclub at 5am in Sunderland. I wanted to quit my job but I wasn’t a hundred percent sure cos I didn’t know what I was going to do to replace it. This song was on and it gave me a eureaka moment of giving me that final push. Thanks reverend and the makers I’m now doing something I love, don’t know how to thank you enough.
you must earn a living and you must earn a crust just like everybody else just like everybody else just be like everybody else be like everybody else just be like everybody else just be like everybody else
Played one in Lincoln too,bout 150 people......then did a few songs in thr car park outside for about 50 of us......we shared a cigarette lol. Seen them loads of times. Acoustic gig was totally different tho. So close to him!
@@benjaminwolf8335 people born after about 1985 are easily depressed.. they self diagnose it. Proper robust humans born before that date (like myself, by a good half decade) call it being "bored"
The song is as depressing as you allow it to be, there's a little voice in everyone's head that says something to the effect of "it's too hard, I can't do this" its a simple fix though, that little voice, Stop listening to it.
Course they do. Saw Courteeners with James DMA's and Pale Waves in the summer, couple of years ago they had Charlatans, Blossoms and Cabbage. Noel with Doves etc etc loads of gigs with top bands with class supports they're still going
I heard this for the first time on Radio 1 a few days ago and haven't stopped listening to it since 'If you're not living on the edge, you take up too much room' is a genius lyric
Great song and I'm getting on for 70. Love songs that are sung in national dialects,especially northern ones so winner winner for me. Great video,if this doesn't get you changing jobs nothing will!! ( thats if you can find anything else these days)
@@debbieaustin7072great minds think alike,you have me singing along again Debbie,my grandchildren tell me all the time I'm not like anybody else,so hooray for that!!❤
Lyrics: Now that she's older As the embers of romance Pay two mortgages and leccy bills Been comfortable and that Nobody told her That she'd ever reach the stage Where her husband bored her Or she lied about her age He's compromising At least he's got a job for life Get born, get schooled, get job, get car Pay tax and find a wife And on that note The end can't come too soon If you're not living on the edge You take up too much room I could've been a contender I could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no one Could've been me in the papers With the money and the girls I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world At school, he used to dream about being Bruce Lee But the need for chops in the Manor Top Ain't all that great you see And so he gave up On his black belt and first dan As near as he got to China Was a week in Cambuslang I could've been a contender I could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no one Could've been me in the papers Money and the girls I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world I could've been a contender Could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no one Could've been me in the papers Money and the girls I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world It's boring, it's boring It might put you to sleep It's the same old routine, repeating week after week And you work harder, work harder You're told that you must And you must earn a living And you must earn a crust And be like everybody else Be like everybody else Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else Be like everybody else Just be like everybody else I could've been a contender I could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no one Could've been me in the papers Money and the girls I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world I could've been a contender Could've been a someone Caught up in the rat race And feeling like a no one Been me in the papers Money and the girls I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world
Im 72 you should see some of the looks i get when im driving my campervan with this basting or when im on the campsites enjoy and see you at the rave over the rainbow bridge not far off for me now x
used to be obsessed with this song at the tender age of 5, now i'm listening to it again and it's still as awesome (V festival put me back on track for reverend and the makers)
The track appears to be a commentary on the mundane and monotonous nature of daily life and the feeling of unfulfilled potential. The song starts by describing a woman who is now bored with her comfortable life which she shares with her husband, yet nobody warned her that it would come to this. The song then switches to the husband who feels stuck in the same routine as everyone else - he dreams of being Bruce Lee, but ultimately gave up due to the life he found himself in. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the speakers could have been something more, but they find themselves just going through the motions of everyday life. The bridge emphasizes the pressure to conform to societal expectations and be like everybody else, leading to a feeling of being trapped in the rat race. Thus, the song describes the inner turmoil of feeling like a no-one and longing for a life that could have been, but never was. Overall, "Heavyweight Champion of the World" could be seen as a reminder to follow your dreams and not to get bogged down in routine and societal pressure.
Is it possible for everyone to follow their dreams? It's not possible for all to succeed in their dreams! At what point in society does failure to reach your dream and reality rear up and bite your arse.
Had this songs chorus stuck in my head for years not remembering the lyrics just what my brain thought they were, finally got greeted back after randomly getting up in the middle of a film in the cinema to it being played over the speakers, never been so happy to miss part of a new film
i would say... one of the best songs ive found this year. lyrics describes normal life perfectly if you dont make conscious choices, and on top of that its a tune
Saw this wonderful band in Glasgow just absolutely brilliant.....best bit the concert went outside and John played in the street.....outstanding what a night....
The first time i was aware of these was at Newcastle at the quayside concert about about 14 year ago. Loved them since then. This is still the best song this century from any British band
love em...... also like to say massive respect to the artists. theyve just named a very young band from grimsby as support act in their upcoming shows, theyre only 14 year old lads, massive respect for promoting young artists
Music is one of the only things that brings all humans together regardless of culture and language... Stop being so petty and bringing beef into it. Either enjoy it or leave. Yours faithfully a fan of this song AND the 1975
The Tube has hit the nail on the head, I've been saying it for years that one thing everybody in the world has got in common whatever race, gender, religion or personal taste, It will be music that will be the catalyst of world peace, All we need is that one harmonic vibe to kick it off!!!
@@superguardservicesltd5711 I heard it when I was young, not sure where I had heard it... but I was still quite young when I commented that lol. So yeah, pretty much under a rock... a big rock...
origamiChef 1)Favourite Worst Nightmare 2)Whatever You Say I Am That’s What I’m Not 3)Humbug 4)AM 5)Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino 6)Suck It And See For me bro
Now I have to listen to Ali in the Jungle. Although I find this song inspiring because it reminds me that I really don't have to be like everybody else.
holy crap this takes me back to the times when you didnt have to worry about every single word you say less someone gets offended, good times indeed, and a fantastic song
+Ben Gray Glad you build robots. Now get away from the glue gun, lego blocks, and 9 volt batteries sitting on the dining room table and go find yourself a new job young man!
Great song, the lyrics are so true. The same old shit day after day. Just what if you took that chance to be something or somebody you really wanted to be, instead of this 9-5 shit, day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year, decade after decade.......
Forgot how good they were/are? Witty, comedic lyrics. Seen them live at 1 of the many, mental festivals I attended. I was and kinda wasn't "there" if u know what I mean so couldn't tell u what festival lol
My idea of a great little weekend break is a weekend in Tenby gate-crashing other people's Stag nights, It's also a great way of making new friends !!!
Love this song. Sums up frustrated dreams. I like the nice symbolism of the missed bus at the end of the video. And, if there's one other accent I would like to have other than my own (Liverpool), it would be a Sheffield one. It sounds so earthy, like it's lived a life all of its own, no matter how old the speaker.
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This song was on in a nightclub at 5am in Sunderland. I wanted to quit my job but I wasn’t a hundred percent sure cos I didn’t know what I was going to do to replace it. This song was on and it gave me a eureaka moment of giving me that final push. Thanks reverend and the makers I’m now doing something I love, don’t know how to thank you enough.
you must earn a living and you must earn a crust just like everybody else just like everybody else just be like everybody else be like everybody else just be like everybody else just be like everybody else
Are you now working at big Tesco putting the dents in the tins
What was the gaff remember a class indie place in Sunderland
The rev will see ya right
Thats what supporting The Wednesday does to you!
I was not expecting "the nearest he got to China was a week in Camber Sands". Gold..
Nice down camber when the suns out
Genius lyric!!! 💪
Cambuslang
What a criminally underrated tune this is. Still as catchy with every single listen!
Lies again? Causeway West USD SGD
Agree with you ,and just a taster of great music from Steel City
Absolute belter
Who's here in 2025? Absolute classic tune and video, love it.
If ye not living on the edge ye taking up too much room..... Fuckin poetic...
This just might be the greatest workout song ever
Yep. Discovered this AS I was working out.
Totally!
He played an acoustic set at my local pub last night, the horn in St Albans 😊
Played one in Lincoln too,bout 150 people......then did a few songs in thr car park outside for about 50 of us......we shared a cigarette lol. Seen them loads of times. Acoustic gig was totally different tho. So close to him!
I love that he's still playing and love that he's clearly down to earth as he mixes with his fans
Wow. I was born and grew up in St Albans, Glad to hear The Horn is still going and not lost like many pubs.
This song is both depressing, and very motivational. I love it!
@@benjaminwolf8335 people born after about 1985 are easily depressed.. they self diagnose it. Proper robust humans born before that date (like myself, by a good half decade) call it being "bored"
@@fakevirus8828 you are egotistical
The song is as depressing as you allow it to be, there's a little voice in everyone's head that says something to the effect of "it's too hard, I can't do this" its a simple fix though, that little voice, Stop listening to it.
Depression should always be motivational, otherwise it will consume you
@@fakevirus8828Christ 🙄...
The more you listen to this the better it gets!
It does!
Hopefully not the last good British band,
Letter to your 21 self...💯
Watched em at Wembley 2009 with the enemy , Kasabian and oasis , gigs like that no longer exist
I.was at that- forget they were in the line up, great gig.
Great support that
Course they do. Saw Courteeners with James DMA's and Pale Waves in the summer, couple of years ago they had Charlatans, Blossoms and Cabbage. Noel with Doves etc etc loads of gigs with top bands with class supports they're still going
Saw that same at murrayfield, Probably the best gig I’ve ever been to
I was there!! Excellent day ☝️😎
Caught up in the rat race I'm not, yes I live 'NOT' like everybody else, l live on a narrowboat....nowhere near London thank god! Love Rev
No where near London is great😂
I'm a metal head but I still love this ,banging song
Same bro.
@@ThatsMrMaxHeadroomToYou how could you not man
I love prog rock, but this song is ace !!
Same, count me in...at 55 yrs old
The most brilliant British song over the past 30 years….pure genius, it keeps me going
This song has stood the test of time, one of the few songs that are still as good as the first time I heard it
Pure class. 14 years ago but timeless.
This should’ve been a big hit across the pond.
I heard this for the first time on Radio 1 a few days ago and haven't stopped listening to it since
'If you're not living on the edge, you take up too much room' is a genius lyric
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Saw that on a t shirt at least 30 years ago.
I guarantee within the next 5 years this will be sampled in the big summer hit of the year, quote me
Definitely copied or 'sampled' in a recent mabel song
1 Year left.. I hope your prediction is right
Still LOVING it in 2022!
Can't wait to see them on the 2023 tour .... and bounce!!!!!
Just watched them tonight, they were insane!
Yes. The band are not finished.
Great song and I'm getting on for 70. Love songs that are sung in national dialects,especially northern ones so winner winner for me. Great video,if this doesn't get you changing jobs nothing will!! ( thats if you can find anything else these days)
Me too
IM NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. fantastic
@@debbieaustin7072great minds think alike,you have me singing along again Debbie,my grandchildren tell me all the time I'm not like anybody else,so hooray for that!!❤
Lyrics:
Now that she's older
As the embers of romance
Pay two mortgages and leccy bills
Been comfortable and that
Nobody told her
That she'd ever reach the stage
Where her husband bored her
Or she lied about her age
He's compromising
At least he's got a job for life
Get born, get schooled, get job, get car
Pay tax and find a wife
And on that note
The end can't come too soon
If you're not living on the edge
You take up too much room
I could've been a contender
I could've been a someone
Caught up in the rat race
And feeling like a no one
Could've been me in the papers
With the money and the girls
I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world
At school, he used to dream about being Bruce Lee
But the need for chops in the Manor Top
Ain't all that great you see
And so he gave up
On his black belt and first dan
As near as he got to China
Was a week in Cambuslang
I could've been a contender
I could've been a someone
Caught up in the rat race
And feeling like a no one
Could've been me in the papers
Money and the girls
I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world
I could've been a contender
Could've been a someone
Caught up in the rat race
And feeling like a no one
Could've been me in the papers
Money and the girls
I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world
It's boring, it's boring
It might put you to sleep
It's the same old routine, repeating week after week
And you work harder, work harder
You're told that you must
And you must earn a living
And you must earn a crust
And be like everybody else
Be like everybody else
Be like everybody else
Just be like everybody else
Be like everybody else
Just be like everybody else
Be like everybody else
Just be like everybody else
Be like everybody else
Just be like everybody else
Be like everybody else
Just be like everybody else
Be like everybody else
Just be like everybody else
Be like everybody else
Just be like everybody else
I could've been a contender
I could've been a someone
Caught up in the rat race
And feeling like a no one
Could've been me in the papers
Money and the girls
I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world
I could've been a contender
Could've been a someone
Caught up in the rat race
And feeling like a no one
Been me in the papers
Money and the girls
I could've been the heavyweight champion of the world
Genius. As each year passes I love this song more
*Camber Sands...holiday resort in the UK
Camber sands
@@stuartjackson01 🤣
Cambuslang? Is that like Ken Lee by Mariah Carey?
Seen these guys mid 2000's Liverpool.... they were opening for kasabian... Great memories...
See you guys 2022 tramlines... whoo!!!!
If I was fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world I would walk out to this song. What a buzz! Double bluff.
One of THE best songs EVER. An absolute masterpiece!
this is a strangely addictive song
Im 72 you should see some of the looks i get when im driving my campervan with this basting or when im on the campsites enjoy and see you at the rave over the rainbow bridge not far off for me now x
I'm here for Matty am I fuck don't know who the guy is I'm here for a fuckin banger
Fucking right lad!
Best Band of these crazy times - fact ❤
used to be obsessed with this song at the tender age of 5, now i'm listening to it again and it's still as awesome (V festival put me back on track for reverend and the makers)
مرحبا هل تستطيع أن تعطيني الواجبات المنزلية
The track appears to be a commentary on the mundane and monotonous nature of daily life and the feeling of unfulfilled potential. The song starts by describing a woman who is now bored with her comfortable life which she shares with her husband, yet nobody warned her that it would come to this.
The song then switches to the husband who feels stuck in the same routine as everyone else - he dreams of being Bruce Lee, but ultimately gave up due to the life he found himself in. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the speakers could have been something more, but they find themselves just going through the motions of everyday life.
The bridge emphasizes the pressure to conform to societal expectations and be like everybody else, leading to a feeling of being trapped in the rat race. Thus, the song describes the inner turmoil of feeling like a no-one and longing for a life that could have been, but never was. Overall, "Heavyweight Champion of the World" could be seen as a reminder to follow your dreams and not to get bogged down in routine and societal pressure.
Is it possible for everyone to follow their dreams? It's not possible for all to succeed in their dreams! At what point in society does failure to reach your dream and reality rear up and bite your arse.
Guess we've just gotta live in the moment & love life it's amazing
Love your explanation of his lyrics 👌
such a great track, go live those dreams, iifes just too damn fleeting 🍻 🖤
Completely forgot about this song now having a beer listening thank you radio x best radio station out they play the bangers you forgot about
Had this songs chorus stuck in my head for years not remembering the lyrics just what my brain thought they were, finally got greeted back after randomly getting up in the middle of a film in the cinema to it being played over the speakers, never been so happy to miss part of a new film
Awesome tune the lyrics the drums the bass the vocals on point.
This was potentially my first gig, seen it with my best mates. Lovely memories 💖❤💕
Chops in manor tops!
Classic line
Sheffield in those days 👊🏻
The Rev is amazing. He helped me through some dark times. I am thankful for his kind words.
i would say... one of the best songs ive found this year. lyrics describes normal life perfectly if you dont make conscious choices, and on top of that its a tune
I only just had a private gig at my mates house! His amazing! Only like 20 of us but his brilliant! Love lincoln and i love Rev.!
Top Tune.
Saw this wonderful band in Glasgow just absolutely brilliant.....best bit the concert went outside and John played in the street.....outstanding what a night....
Follow your dreams
please dont
Legend,Sheffield band, English at it's best!this track rocks!
Brilliant, grabbed me by the throat ears... ear throats when I first heard it.... I LOVE this song
Brings back memories. One of my favourite songs.
What a lovely band! Where have they been all my life??
They have been my cousin all my life hehe I went to they recording studio
First time listening (I never lie)... I have stopped it on 30 seconds exactly... I love it xxx
The first time i was aware of these was at Newcastle at the quayside concert about about 14 year ago. Loved them since then. This is still the best song this century from any British band
Still a absolute tune
Makes sense just epic I sent this tune to my son to run to while he's training for a boxing fight!
did he win
Only heard this recently and I absolutely love it.
love em...... also like to say massive respect to the artists. theyve just named a very young band from grimsby as support act in their upcoming shows, theyre only 14 year old lads, massive respect for promoting young artists
One of them feel good songs get you in a groove before your night out! Still smashing it 2019!
Every time I hear this song, Sheffield bounces in the old ticker...glory be.
Classic already! Who's with me? Funk got cool.
12 yrs old wtf.... We're have I been what a tune makes me wanna wash up then take on the streets hard man 💪💪
For #throwbackthursday here's Reverend And The Makers' 2007 track "Heavyweight Champion of the World". #TBT
Moral of. The story. We're all heavy weight champions!.. What a song!
Saw them live at Manchester academy when they were promoting this album. They were incredible 😍
Ultimate tune by the way! Absolutely outstanding
Music is one of the only things that brings all humans together regardless of culture and language... Stop being so petty and bringing beef into it. Either enjoy it or leave.
Yours faithfully a fan of this song AND the 1975
The Tube has hit the nail on the head, I've been saying it for years that one thing everybody in the world has got in common whatever race, gender, religion or personal taste, It will be music that will be the catalyst of world peace, All we need is that one harmonic vibe to kick it off!!!
I just found this band today, quality song 💚🏴👍👌
2005-2010 music era had so much Quality
This banger gets me going every time. Absolute adrenaline pumping song. Love it love it love it
I have been looking for this song for years!
Where the hell have you been looking, under a rock?
snap!
@@superguardservicesltd5711 I heard it when I was young, not sure where I had heard it... but I was still quite young when I commented that lol. So yeah, pretty much under a rock... a big rock...
I can’t wait for there homecoming gigs in February its going to be amazing
At a real transition point in life, this helped.
so good, sooo missed by the masses....feckin luv this tune
Need to see these live 👌👌👌👌👌
They're Reyt good live! I saw them in 2012 at tramlines festival; absolutely a night to remember!
Tom James Saw them on Saturday - they were great :D
I saw them when I saw the pigeon detectives
Takes me back to nights out in the clubs in Leeds, Manchester & Liverpool. Mid 00s were mint
such an underrated band they so good i love it
Tune ! What a bassline... When music was music.....
Banging bass line!
boss!
still listening to this banger in 2017
2018
2019
A life lesson in hope over fear
saw them at Warrington Parr hall years ago, they were superb
If you’re not living on the edge You take up to much room .Quality
Funny to think Jon's brother Chris was the bloke on the front cover of Arctic Monkey's first (and best) album
Brooke's Beauty World I didn't know that, pretty cool finding out what bands were like before "the big time" in my opinion.
Craig Lane and before Alex started to think he was American.
Favourite Worst Nightmare>, imo. More diverse with its songs, first two definitely the best two
origamiChef
1)Favourite Worst Nightmare
2)Whatever You Say I Am That’s What I’m Not
3)Humbug
4)AM
5)Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
6)Suck It And See
For me bro
origamiChef yeag same bro, we’ll have to come back to this when it does
Now I have to listen to Ali in the Jungle.
Although I find this song inspiring because it reminds me that I really don't have to be like everybody else.
Rumor has it that Tyson Fury is going to use this song as his entrance music for the 28th
+Lukas High AND THE NEW!!
holy crap this takes me back to the times when you didnt have to worry about every single word you say less someone gets offended, good times indeed, and a fantastic song
reverend and the makers are toooooooooooooo goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
Hehe thanks he is my cousin 😂❤️🙈
+Brooke's Beauty World he's shit
Is he actually??
+jack broadley yes xx
+Brooke's Beauty World is he though? Can u get me an autograph 🙀😹😹😹
Banger of a Tune
"Near as he got to China, was a week in camber sands" that is genius lol
Thought he said Cambuslang, which would fit considering it's in Glasgow.
I've just bought a house in Cambuslang and been thinking about this song! I'm looking for the official lyrics and says that is right 🤔
lol camber sands just up the road from me lol great tune
Best lyrics in the history of the world
Great tune, me uncle John put me on this years ago RIP JOHN MARSH 🙏🖤
These guys played a spontaneous gig in the block next to mine at uni!
Timeless song ........ Never fails to give me strength and attitude.
What a band!!!! See you in Manchester next month 👍
This song has helped me quit two jobs! Now I make robots.
Heavy weight champion of the world robots? That gives me an idea :)
***** he uses them Robots to do his daily Job Search, haha its tough being on the dole.
+Ben Gray Glad you build robots.
Now get away from the glue gun, lego blocks, and 9 volt batteries sitting on the dining room table and go find yourself a new job young man!
can you build us a robot to help contain the spread of Internet retardation?
Wow hope your not taking the piss good on ya man still trying to find my niche 😉
LOVE IT! Usually listen to "Open Your Window", but these lyrics are brilliant! And his accent. Proud to be a Brit.
Love this song
Fkn class band very underrated love you boys forever x
Great song, the lyrics are so true. The same old shit day after day. Just what if you took that chance to be something or somebody you really wanted to be, instead of this 9-5 shit, day after day, week after week, month after month, year after year, decade after decade.......
MrBollockchops1 word bruh 👌🏼
I want your name, I will be known as this on weekends.
1 life, everyone can be whatever they want, but u must want it Bad, you must have the WILL, everything else is self pity.. ❤️✌️🌎👍🇮🇪🍀
Forgot how good they were/are? Witty, comedic lyrics. Seen them live at 1 of the many, mental festivals I attended. I was and kinda wasn't "there" if u know what I mean so couldn't tell u what festival lol
A week in Camber Sands, Lucky git ;)
My idea of a great little weekend break is a weekend in Tenby gate-crashing other people's Stag nights, It's also a great way of making new friends !!!
Been trying to work out what he was saying there for the last decade... thanks for that!
Thought he had been to Cambuslang... which has confused me now for 13 years
@@GooseMcSwan Same here!
Hot! Hot! Hot! Banging track! This is staying on replay
Love this song. Sums up frustrated dreams. I like the nice symbolism of the missed bus at the end of the video.
And, if there's one other accent I would like to have other than my own (Liverpool), it would be a Sheffield one. It sounds so earthy, like it's lived a life all of its own, no matter how old the speaker.
great tune..singer was on talk sport this morning
wow this reminds me of a carling ad back in 2006
+Lauryn Taylor Poyser HAHAHAHAHAHA
+Scott Williamson it was meant to be a joke chill
Carling academy's, sticky floors and paper cups. Forever young.
This tune derves no less than 1000M likes.
Saw these at the Ritz on Wed. Absolutely fucking sick.