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Belle and Sebastian write Scotland anthem after dramatic World Cup qualifier
Self-deprecating It Only Takes One Lion is partly inspired by team’s current song, Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
TL;DR
- Stuart Murdoch wrote the song 'It Only Takes One Lion' following Scotland's World Cup qualification.
- The song's lyrics include lines like 'You gave us hope, you gave us despair' and 'This is Scotland, where everybody knows you start with nothing'.
- It has a danceable beat inspired by Baccara's 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie', the team's current anthem.
- Murdoch considers the song a 'nice' dig at England's 'Three Lions' anthem.
- Belle and Sebastian have previously touched on football themes in their music.
- The song is released on June 2, coinciding with Scotland's preparation for the World Cup, their first since 1998.
- Scotland faces Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti in the group stage.
- Murdoch's earliest World Cup memories of Scotland are from 1974 and 1978, both ending in early elimination despite strong performances.