Sat in Your Lap
Kate Bush
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I see the people working And see it working for them And so I want to join in But then I find it hurts me Some say that knowledge is something sat in your lap Some say that knowledge is something that you never have I see the people happy So can it happen for me? 'Cause when I am unhappy There's nothing that can move me Some say that knowledge is something that you never have Some say that knowledge is something sat in your lap Some say that heaven is hell Some say that hell is heaven I must admit, just when I think I'm king (I just begin) Just when I think I'm king, I must admit (I just begin) Just when I think I'm king (I just begin) I've been doing it for years My goal is moving near It says, look, I'm over here Then it up and disappears Some say that knowledge is something sat in your lap Some say that knowledge is ho-ho-ho-ho I want to be a lawyer I want to be a scholar But I really can't be bothered Ooh, just gimme it quick, gimme it, gimme gimme gimme gimme! Some say that knowledge is ho-ho-ho Some say that knowledge is ho-ho-ho Some say that heaven is hell Some say that hell is heaven I must admit, just when I think I'm king (I just begin) Just when I think I'm king, I must admit (I just begin) Just when I think everything's going great (I just begin) I get the break Hey, I'm gonna take it all (I just begin) When I'm king (Just begin) In my dome of ivory A home of activity I want the answers quickly But I don't have no energy I hold a cup of wisdom But there is nothing within My cup, she never overfloweth And 'tis I that moan and groaneth Some grey and white matter (Give me the karma, mama) I'm coming up the ladder I'm coming up the ladder (A jet to Mecca) Up the ladder (Tibet or Jeddah) (To Salisbury) (A monastery) (The longest journey) (Across the desert) (Across the weather) (Across the elements) (Across the water)
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Written by: KATE BUSH
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Sat in Your Lap" was released by Kate Bush on 21 June 1981 as the first single from her fourth studio album, "The Dreaming".
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Style and InspirationThe song is well-known for its percussive, tribal sound, drawing inspiration from a Stevie Wonder concert Bush attended, which extensively featured drumming.
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Musical ArrangementThe sound of the song was characterized by a whirlwind of frenzied percussive elements, including intensively upfront drums and heavily synthesized vocals.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of the song are widely seen as expressing frustration over the pursuit of knowledge and the difficulties of philosophical introspection.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its 1981 release, the single reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart, making it Bush's fifth single to reach the UK's top 20.
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Album TeaserThe song was the first track to be released from "The Dreaming," Kate Bush's most experimental album, which wouldn't come out until over a year after the single.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sat in Your Lap" created a surreal visual featuring Bush in separate roles, including as a Victorian lady, a harlequin, and a dancer, reinforcing the fantastical element often seen in her work.
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CollaborationThe song features a guest performance by Preston Heyman, a percussionist who played the notable heavy drum sound in the song.
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SongwritingThe song is entirely written and co-produced by Bush, showcasing her artistic autonomy and singular vision.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Sat in Your Lap" for its innovative sound and daring departure from conventional music of that era, cementing Bush's reputation as a unique and creative artist.
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