Talkin' 'bout a Revolution

"Talkin' 'bout a Revolution" is a single from American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman's self-titled debut album. Written while Chapman was in high school and released in 1988 by Elektra Records after she was discovered at Tufts University, the politically aware song spent four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, peaking at No. 75. It reached the top 40 in Austria, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

Lyrically, the song is regarded as a tone-setter on the album, providing political and social discourse and influenced by her own life experiences. The musical style of the song is thought to be in tune with others on Tracy Chapman, with an emphasis on the guitar in the melody and her vocals. The song has been covered several times by various artists and bands over the years.

The song has also been used in political contexts since its release, such Bernie Sanders' campaign in the 2016 United States presidential election and the 2020 presidential election.