Village
Village

Paul Weller - Village Lyrics

Paul Weller profile Paul Weller
On Sunset (Deluxe) cover On Sunset (Deluxe)
May 7, 2020
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Village Music Video

Village Lyrics

Here I am, ten stories high
Not a single cloud in my eye
Not a thing I'd change if I could
I'm happy here in my neighborhood

And all the things I've never been, I've
Never seen, I don't care much
And all the things I've never done, I've
Never won, I don't care much

Never knew what a world this was
'Til I looked in my heart
Saw myself for what I am
Found a whole world in my hands

And all the things I'm supposed to be
And all the things that you want from me
I don't know why, I don't know why
I don't know why, I don't know why

I don't need all the things you got
I just wanna be who I want
I don't need all the things you hold
In high regard, they mean nothing at all

And all the things I've never been, I've
Never seen, I don't care much
And all the things I've never done, I've
Never won, I don't care much

This village is where I'm from
It's one place that I call home
You wanna show me another side
But I've got Heaven in my sights

Never knew what a world this was
'Til I looked in my heart
Saw myself for what I am
Found a whole world in my hands

And all the things I've never seen, I've
Never seen, I don't care much
And all the things I've never done, I've
Never won, I don't

Writer(s): Paul John Weller, Jan Nicholas Kybert
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Village' by Paul Weller?

    'Village' was written by Paul Weller and his longtime producer Stan Kybert.

  2. What inspired Paul Weller to write 'Village'?

    Paul Weller cited Roy Ayers' 1972 track 'We Live In Brooklyn Baby' as a key inspiration for 'Village.' The song's spooked groove was also sampled by Kendrick Lamar for his 2012 cut 'Good Kid.'

  3. Who contributed to the orchestral accompaniment in 'Village'?

    The orchestral accompaniment in 'Village' was provided by Paraorchestra, an integrated orchestra of professional disabled and non-disabled musicians based in Bristol.

  4. Which former bandmate of Paul Weller contributed to the track 'Village'?

    Former Style Council bandmate Mick Talbot added keys to the track. He contributed towards three songs on the album 'On Sunset,' which includes 'Village.'

  5. 'Village' is part of which album by Paul Weller?

    'Village' is a track from Paul Weller's fifteenth solo album, titled 'On Sunset,' which was released on July 3, 2020.

  6. How does Paul Weller describe the perspective of the character in the song 'Village'?

    "It's a dreamy and beautiful meditation sung from the decidedly un-rock'n'roll perspective of a man who is entirely happy with his state in life," says Paul Weller about the character in 'Village.'

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