Moments of Pleasure
Kate Bush
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Some moments that I've had Some moments of pleasure I think about us lying Lying on a beach somewhere I think about us diving Diving off a rock, into another moment The case of George the Wipe Oh God I can't stop laughing This sense of humor of mine It isn't funny at all Oh but we sit up all night Talking about it Just being alive It can really hurt And these moments given Are a gift from time On a balcony in New York It's just started to snow He meets us at the lift Like Douglas Fairbanks Waving his walking stick But he isn't well at all The buildings of New York Look just like mountains through the snow Just being alive It can really hurt And these moments given Are a gift from time Just let us try To give these moments back To those we love To those who will survive And I can hear my mother saying "Every old sock meets an old shoe" Isn't that a great saying? "Every old sock meets an old shoe" Here come the Hills of Time Hey there Maureen, Hey there Bubba, Dancing down the aisle of a plane, 'S Murph, playing his guitar refrain, Hey there Teddy, Spinning in the chair at Abbey Road, Hey there Michael, Do you really love me? Hey there Bill, Could you turn the lights up?
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Written by: KATE BUSH
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10 facts about this song
Song CompositionKate Bush wrote, produced, and even provided piano for "Moments of Pleasure". This illustrates her musical versatility.
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Album Details"Moments of Pleasure" is from the album "The Red Shoes," which was released in 1993. This album is Kate Bush's seventh studio album.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by a series of losses in Kate Bush's personal life. Several of her close friends and family members had passed away, which is reflected in the heartfelt lyrics of the song.
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Chart PerformanceWhen released as a single, "Moments of Pleasure" reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1993.
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Music VideoThe video of the song shows Kate Bush being pulled on a stormy sea inside a piano, symbolizing a life raft in hard times, and underscoring the personal and emotional significance of the song.
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Remastered VersionA remastered version of "Moments of Pleasure" was released in 2018 as part of a comprehensive reissue of Kate Bush's music titled "Remastered."
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Emotional ImpactDespite not being one of her most commercially successful songs, "Moments of Pleasure" is intensely loved by fans for its raw, emotional honesty and poignant lyrics.
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Notable LyricsIn the song, Kate Bush specifically mentions some of the people she lost, including director Michael Powell, guitarist Alan Murphy, and her mother Hannah Bush.
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Musical StructureThe song is known for its shifting chord structures, featuring distinct movements akin to a symphony.
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ReceptionCritics praise "Moments of Pleasure" for its deeply personal sentiments and intricate piano work, and many consider it to be a standout track from "The Red Shoes."
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