The Sensual World
Kate Bush
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Mmh, yes Then I'd taken the kiss of seedcake back from his mouth Going deep South, go down, mmh, yes Took six big wheels and rolled our bodies Off of Howth Head and into the flesh, mmh, yes He said I was a flower of the mountain, yes But now I've powers o'er a woman's body, yes Stepping out of the page into the sensual world Stepping out To where the water and the earth caress And the down of a peach says mmh, yes Do I look for those millionaires Like a Machiavellian girl would When I could wear a sunset? mmh, yes And how we'd wished to live in the sensual world You don't need words, just one kiss, then another Stepping out of the page into the sensual world Stepping out, off the page, into the sensual world And then our arrows of desire rewrite the speech, mmh, yes And then he whispered would I, mmh, yes Be safe, mmh, yes, from mountain flowers? And at first with the charm around him, mmh, yes He loosened it so if it slipped between my breasts He'd rescue it, mmh, yes And his spark took life in my hand and, mmh, yes I said, mmh, yes But not yet, mmh, yes Mmh, yes Mmh, yes
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Written by: Kate Bush
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10 facts about this song
MUSIC ALBUM"The Sensual World" is the title track and lead single from Kate Bush's sixth studio album. The album, also titled "The Sensual World," was released in 1989.
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INSPIRATIONThe song was inspired by James Joyce's novel "Ulysses". Bush was particularly moved by the character Molly Bloom’s soliloquy, which ends the novel.
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LYRICAL CONTENTBush originally wished to use text from the last page of Ulysses, but was denied permission by the Joyce estate. As a result, she wrote original lyrics inspired by the novel.
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LATER DEVELOPMENTSIn 2011, Bush was granted permission by the Joyce estate to use the original text. She then re-recorded the song under the title "Flower of the Mountain," featuring the desired passage.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for the song features Bush dancing through a forest, mirroring the theme of sensual exploration present in the lyrics.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSThe song is notable for featuring Uilleann pipes, a traditional Irish musical instrument. Davy Spillane, a well-known player of the instrument, performs this part.
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CHART PERFORMANCE"The Sensual World" achieved moderate commercial success. It reached No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 30 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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CRITICAL RECEPTIONThe song has been well-received critically. Critics often praise its lush arrangements and unique blend of pop and traditional Irish music.
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COVER VERSIONSThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including Irish singer Moya Brennan and American singer-songwriter Happy Rhodes.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESDespite its popularity, "The Sensual World" was not performed live until 2014, during Bush's "Before the Dawn" concert residency in London.
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