Seven Seas
Echo & the Bunnymen
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Stab a sorry heart With your favorite finger Paint the whole world blue And stop your tears from stinging Hear the cavemen singing Good news they're bringing Seven seas Swimming them so well Glad to see My face among them Kissing the tortoise shell A longing for Some fresher feeling Belonging Or just forever kneeling Where is the sense in stealing Without the grace to be it Seven seas Swimming them so well Glad to see My face among them Kissing the tortoise shell Burning my bridges And smashing my mirrors Turning to see if you're cowardly Burning the witches with mother religious You'll strike the matches and shower me In water games Washing the rocks below Taught and tamed In time with tear flow Seven seas Swimming them so well Glad to see My face among them Kissing the tortoise shell Seven seas Swimming them so well Glad to see My face among them Kissing the tortoise Seven seas Swimming them so well Glad to see My face among them Kissing the tortoise shell
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETER LOUIS VINCENT DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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13 facts about this song
Genre and OriginThe song "Seven Seas" falls under the category of post-punk and alternative rock. It is one of the popular songs by the English rock band, Echo & the Bunnymen.
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Release Date"Seven Seas" was released on 6 July 1984. This song appeared on the album "Ocean Rain," which many consider the band's best work.
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Chart Rankings"Seven Seas" reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Echo & the Bunnymen's top successes.
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Song ConceptThe metaphor of "Seven Seas" is often interpreted as a journey of exploration and discovery, fitting perfectly with the band's often grandiose and atmospheric sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Seven Seas" features the band members dressed as French fishermen while they're surrounded by multiple birds.
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Re-ReleaseThe record was re-released as a 7" single in 2011 with a previously unreleased live version of the title track “Seven Seas” as the B-side.
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Live PerformancesPart of their regular live performance, "Seven Seas," is often played mid-set, proving its endurance as a fan favourite over the decades.
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Song Reception"Seven Seas" received positive reviews from critics when it was released; many praised its atmospheric sound and strong melodies.
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Unique SoundThe song features a distinctive guitar riff and echoey, haunting vocals that are characteristic of the band's style.
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Album's PraiseAlthough "Ocean Rain" wasn't recognized as a significant commercial success upon its original release, it was later heralded as one of the important albums in the post-punk era. "Seven Seas" was one of the standout tracks on this iconic album.
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InspirationsWhile Echo & the Bunnymen has never publicly stated the inspirations behind "Seven Seas," the song's aquatic theme fits in with the overall oceanic concept of the "Ocean Rain" album.
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InstrumentationThe song exhibits rich instrumentation with the use of strings and brass, aside from the traditional rock setup of guitars, drums, and vocals, enriching the song's sound dimensions.
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Public InfluenceDue to its popularity and memorable tune, "Seven Seas" has been covered by several bands and artists over the years, demonstrating its ongoing influence in the music world.
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