Marching Song
Esben and the Witch
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In a wilderness of foggy thoughts Battling with your minds retorts And walking on empty plains Where deserts so calm Even drowning rains Soldier on To this marching song Head held high With eyes fixed strong Drum beat died Cymbal crash down The mud it is thick With desires to drown Your feet in earth Your boots are sinking Sink with the memories Of long lost thinking And armies of many Are fighting their fight Lost in the blackness They're losing their sights Your veins are my trenches My gun is my own The whispers fall heavy With delicate moans Arms and legs Teeth and nail Our fragile companions Are destined to fail For this battalion Has been run through Therefore captains and comrades I bid you all adieu
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Written by: DANIEL COPEMAN, RACHEL ANNA DAVIES, THOMAS JACK FISHER
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Red Brick Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Marching Song" by Esben and the Witch was released in October 2010 as a part of the band's second single.
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Musical StyleThe song is categorized under the genre of gothic rock, indie rock, and post-punk revival. It's known for its dark, haunting sound, characterized by heavy layers of guitar and synthesizer.
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LyricsAs with many of Esben and the Witch's songs, "Marching Song" features dark and poetic lyrics. The marching theme can be interpreted as a metaphor for overcoming challenges and moving forward.
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Band Line-UpAt the time the song was released, Esben and the Witch consisted of Rachel Davies (vocals, bass), Daniel Copeman (guitar, drums), and Thomas Fisher (guitar, synthesizer).
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Music VideoThe music video of "Marching Song" displays a visual interpretation that mirrors the song's dramatic quality. It depicts a brutal monochrome sequence where the band members are seen beating each other up.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been praised by critics for its intense and captivating sound. It was described by The Guardian as "slow-building intensity, taking them from whispers to walls of noise."
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Album"Marching Song" was later included in the band's debut album "Violet Cries" which was released in January 2011.
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Record LabelThe record was released under the British record label, Matador Records.
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Awards & RecognitionWhile "Marching Song" did not win any awards, Esben and the Witch's debut album "Violet Cries," where the song has been included, was listed as one of NME's 50 Best Albums of 2011.
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InfluenceThe band's name Esben and the Witch is taken from a Danish fairy tale, and this sort of ethereal, darkly fantastical element is evident in "Marching Song." Specifically, the atmospheric sound and visual aesthetics of the music video reflect this inspiration.
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