That seems like reason enough.England will face Croatia on Wednesday evening, having last played in a World Cup semi-final in 1990 when they lost to West Germany on penalties. It’s a lovely enough song, and the proceeds go to supporting cancer research in the United Kingdom. Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over? Maybe. Most Chantable Lyric: “We will win again.” Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over? Yes. Most Chantable Lyric: “Let’s go/There’s football in Africa.” Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over? I wouldn’t event listen to it now, but if you are British person and you hate Townsend, this is a nice outlet.
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Most Chantable Lyric: “Pass/Dribble/Turn and shoot/When you Andy Townsend/Everybody press mute.” Goldie Lookin Chain: “The Andy Townsend Rap” Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over? Not a chance, unless your name is Alexi Lalas and you’re looking for an ego boost or a reminder of what your hair once looked like. Most Chantable Lyric: “In ‘98 we lost to Iran/I nearly drove my truck off the Hoover Dam.” (actual soccer player) Alexi Lalas: “Red, White, and Blue” Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over? Terrifying video aside, yes, to brush up on my soccer knowledge. Most Chantable Lyric: “Zinedine Zidane/Superstar.” For a homemade song by two English teachers, it’s a pretty decent “Ho Hey” knockoff. Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over? Sure. Most Chantable Lyric: “Hey, hey/Here we go/Come on, England/Bring it home.” Robin Parmiter and Ian Wilson: “Bring It Home” This is better than 80 percent of the songs on Sheezus, and if she mixes it properly, it’s sprightly enough to be a Top 40 contender. Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over?: Yes. Most Chantable Lyric: “Move your feet/Touch that crown/Dig your heels/Into the ground.” Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over? No. Most Chantable Lyric: Though it’s hard to make out anything he’s saying, “socks up at last or be a Brazilian breakfast” is snarky enough to work as a chant. Mark E Smith (of the Fall): “England’s Heartbeat” This song has held up well enough over the years that a new verse won’t kill its vibe. Most Chantable Lyric: Seems obvious, but “Always look on the bright side of life.”
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Monty Python: “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” (2014 World Cup Edition) This song has “late-night wedding dance-floor” written all over it.
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Most Chantable Lyric: “Is it true that you want it?/Then act like you mean it.” Carlinhos Brown: “La La La (Brazil 2014)”
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Would You Listen to This When the World Cup Is Over? Yes, for a month, to try to recapture all that excitement we shared. Most Chantable Lyric: “One night/Watch the world unite/Two sides/One fight/And a million eyes.” Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Claudia Leitte: “We Are One (Ole Ola) Here’s a brief tour through the world of unofficial World Cup music get ready for a lot of singing English bros. Good news: It is not the only World Cup–related piece of music that has been released in 2014. This year’s official World Cup anthem is “We Are One (Ole Ola),” a song featuring Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte, Jennifer Lopez, and Pitbull, for some reason.