Jubilee Street
Nick Cave
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On Jubilee Street there was a girl named Bee She had a history, but she had no past When they shut her down the Russians moved in I am too scared, I'm too scared to even walk on past She used to say All those good people down on Jubilee Street They ought to practice what they preach Here they are to practice just what they preach Those good people on Jubilee Street And here I come up the hill I'm pushing my wheel of love I got love in my tummy and a tiny little pain And a ten ton catastrophe on a sixty pound chain And I'm pushing my wheel of love on Jubilee Street Ah look at me now The problem was she had a little black book And my name was written on every page Well a girl's gotta make ends meet Even down Jubilee Street I was out of place and time, and over the hill, and out of my mind On Jubilee Street I ought to practice what I preach These days I go downtown in my tie and tails I got a fetus on a leash I am alone now, I am beyond recriminations Curtains are shut, the furniture is gone I'm transforming, I'm vibrating, I'm glowing I'm flying, look at me now I'm flying, look at me now
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Written by: Nicholas Edward Cave, Warren Ellis
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15 facts about this song
Song Creation"Jubilee Street" is a song by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, from their 15th studio album "Push the Sky Away", released in 2013.
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Writing InspirationCave's inspiration for "Jubilee Street" came from the street of the same name in Brighton, England, where he lives. He regularly walked that street while composing songs for the album.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics deal with themes of morality, redemption, and sexual depravity - revolving around a character who is involved with a prostitute.
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Musical Composition"Jubilee Street" is noted for its minimalistic sound, created using a looping software with just one guitar part, creating a brooding, mesmerizing effect.
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Song LengthThe song is over six minutes long, with lyrics that are narrative and driven by story-telling.
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Collaborative EffortThe aforementioned guitar loop was provided by the band's multi-instrumentalist, Warren Ellis.
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Song Popularity"Jubilee Street" became one of the most acclaimed and popular songs from the album, often highlighted as a standout track.
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Live PerformancesNick Cave and his band performed "Jubilee Street" at numerous live shows, where it often became a highlight due to intense and dramatic performances by Cave.
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Sequel SongInterestingly, the album contains a sequel to this song, titled "Finishing Jubilee Street", wherein Cave discusses a dream he had after finishing the original song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jubilee Street" generated buzz upon release as it starred actor Ray Winstone.
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Song AnalysisSeveral music critics have interpreted "Jubilee Street" as a metaphor for Cave's artistic process, with the prostitute as a symbol for the raw material of a song, molded and sold for public consumption.
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Critical ReceptionUpon release, "Jubilee Street" was hailed as an instant classic, with many praising Cave's ability to mix high art and raw, visceral emotion. Critics also lauded the song for its narrative strength and evocative imagery.
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Influence"Jubilee Street" has been referred to as an excellent example of Cave's growth as a songwriter over his career, showcasing how far he’s come from his earliest work with the band.
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Song ReviewsThe Guardian referred to "Jubilee Street" as "one of the most deeply satisfying songs Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have ever recorded."
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BBC ReviewThe BBC called the song a "mournful parade set to a backdrop of resigned electronics and Warren Ellis’s ever-present violin."
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