Heathen Child
Grinderman
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Hey little Momo Light as a rainbow Heavy as an asteroid Crashed in the bathtub Yeah, sitting in the bathtub Hair full of her fingers Hair full of her fingers Yeah, sitting in the bathtub Says, "I'm scared and lonely" Never seen no-one, says "I'm scared and lonely" Here come the wolfman Hey little Momo Saying, "Hey little Momo" Saying, "Hey little Momo" Sitting in the bathtub My heathen child She's a heathen child Yeah, she's a heathen child Yeah, she's a real wild child She got a little powder She got a little gun She got a little poison Got a little gun Sitting in the bathtub Sucking her thumb Says, "I don't care about Buddha Care about Krishna Don't care about Allah Don't care about anything" Just sitting in the bathtub Sucking her thumb 'Cause, she's a heathen child Yeah, she's a heathen child Now, she's a heathen child Yeah, she's a real wild child (Yeah yeah, come on baby) Oh, poor little momo Yeah, paddled and rowed She's got a little powder Got a little gun Sitting in the bathtub Having some fun She was raised by beasts And grabbed by vultures Oh, here come the wolfman The Abominable Snowman Got a little poison Got a little gun Sitting in her bathtub Waiting for the wolfman to come You think your great big husband will protect you, you are wrong You think your little wife will protect you, you are wrong You think your children will protect you, you are wrong You think your government will protect you, you are wrong She don't care about Allah She is the Allah Don't care about Buddha She is the Buddha Woo Yeah Yeah Woo 'Cause, she's a heathen child Yeah, she's a heathen child She's a heathen child She's a heathen child (Yeah, someone left the bathtub running Someone left the bathtub running) She's a real wild child A real wild child A real wild child Yeah a real wild child
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Written by: James Sclavunos, Martyn Casey, Nicholas Cave, Warren Ellis
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10 facts about this song
Band and Song Formation"Heathen Child" is a song by the Australian rock band Grinderman, which was a side project for members of the iconic alternative group, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds.
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Track OrderThe song is the third track on their second studio album, "Grinderman 2," released in September 2010.
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Popularity"Heathen Child" was released as the album's lead single and gained significant popularity, cementing Grinderman's reputation as a high-quality rock band.
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AwardsGrinderman's song "Heathen Child" won the MOJO Honours List for "Song of the Year" in 2011.
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Unique Music VideoThe song's music video became renowned for its eclectic and somewhat disturbing imagery. It was directed by John Hillcoat, known for his work on films like "The Road" and "Lawless."
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LyricsThe song's lyrics contain many references to folklore and mythology, all framed within a post-apocalyptic setting. This is a central theme throughout the entire "Grinderman 2" album.
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Limited Edition VersionAdditionally, a limited edition version of "Heathen Child" was released, which included a special remix of the song called the "Super Heathen Child". This version is an extended take of the song featuring a guitar solo by Robert Fripp, founding member and guitarist of King Crimson.
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Sound"Heathen Child" has a gritty, loose, and raw sound that characterizes the band's style. This was a departure from the more polished sound of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
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SongwritingAs with all songs on the album, "Heathen Child" was written by four Grinderman band members: Nick Cave, Martyn P. Casey, Warren Ellis, and Jim Sclavunos.
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Live PerformancesThe band often performed "Heathen Child" as part of their live sets during their tours in 2010 and 2011.
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