UB40 - Food For Thought (With Lyrics)

"Food for Thought" was the first single released by British reggae band UB40.
From the album "Signing Off"
Graduate Records, 1980
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[iancrichton]

Not enough respect has been paid to this masterpiece. Its timeless.

[CosmikDebriis]

Thank feck for that... 35 years later I finally find out what they were singing !

[onceawarrior]

The main reason why they outlawed reggae music is because it spreads awareness and positivity to the people.

[trendycatportraits]

I've always love this tune NEVER knew what the lyrics were until today 31/01/2025 and i'm 58 and definitely never knew it was so spiritual 😱😱😱... Been on constant rewind all day, sent the link my mates that grow up on UB40 Much Love ❤

[Angel-teui]

45 & I’ve just learnt the true lyrics 🤷🏻‍♀️. I didn’t realise how dark it was. These brilliant artist have sang & warned us for years. These guys should of been at the top. There souls weren’t for sale❣️You can’t top that. They don’t make them like they use to 😰

[Th_Hviamrima]

My dad loved UB40.
This song reminds me of our travels

[joy]

One of the first tracks I heard as a kid and completely unforgettable with powerful lyrics. Everytime I hear this it takes me right back. UB40 are hugely under-rated by the media who lionise bands like Coldplay. Yet anyone who knows about music will love UB40. Great band.

[lucymulligan]

Singing about earths plight along time before it became such a problem. Lifetime achievement awards. Thanks for the music ❤

[scam]

So, for over four decades I could've sworn the lyrics went "I'm a prima donna..."

[tutumakairau]

RIP Brian Travers 23.08.2021....your saxophone playing will be surely missed.Thank you for the memories.May your soul rest in peace.

[dsparker]

Recorded at Bob flat I was outside riding my bike as a 15 year old kid when they recorded this. unbelievable

[lawrencenjawe]

One of those early iconic UB 40 numbers that mesmerized me in my youths in the early 80s. Ali Campbell voice's absolutely unique with a 50s-60s rock n' vocal style.

[tutumakairau]

World wide iconic tune
Sad to hear the passing of Terence Wilson a.k.a Astro.
Sunrise 24/06/1957
Sunset 06/09/2021
Thank you for the memories
May your soul rest in peace brother

[daz]

Waiting for my mum to finish work at 7.30pm back in the day. I must of been 7 or 8, waiting with my dad in his Ford Granada for her. This album playing reminds me of them times. Good times. The Earth has music for those who

[scottmcfadyen]

Still hooked on this album after all these years.

[Smith]

Always reminds me of cycling to school in Brum, with a transistor radio on the handlebar, knowing I'd hear this as it was No1.
Beautiful. ❤

[renowen]

The Best ub40 song by far. Reminiscence Is beautiful

[martmako]

UB40 at their original and best, massive drum and bassline, with that sax wailing away, superb, many thanks an big respect

[robertcoppin]

Absolute classic! Was first listening to these in the late 80's, now in my 50's and I love them even more. This song is everything!! Lyrics that are sadly still true today.

[geoffreyjonathanwilson]

Oh I remember this song so well from 1980.Still sounds great I think!!