She Sells Sanctuary
The Cult
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Oh, the heads that turn Make my back burn And that heads that turn Make my back, make my back burn The sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive And the sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive, keeps me alive The world And the world turns around The world and the world yeah The world drags me down Oh, the heads that turn Make my back burn And that's heads that turn Make my back, make my back burn, yeah Hey yeah hey, yeah hey The fire in your eyes keeps me alive And the fire in your eyes keeps me alive Inside her you'll find sanctuary Inside her you'll find sanctuary And the world the world turns around And the world and the world the world drags me down And the world and the world the world turns around And the world and the world and the world and the world And the world drags me down Ah, hey yeah, hey yeah And the world and the world turns around And the world and the world Yeah, the world drags me down And the world Yeah, the world turns around And the world and the world the world drags me down Hey yeah, hey yeah Sanctuary, hey Sanctuary, hey
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Written by: Ian Robert Astbury, William Henry Duffy
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"She Sells Sanctuary" was released by the British rock band The Cult, produced by Steve Brown and written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy in 1985.
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Peak PositionThe song hit its peak in the UK Singles Chart at number 15 and stayed on the chart for 23 weeks.
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Musical InspirationThe song was influenced by Southern Death Cult, a band Astbury was previously a part of. His experiences with that band inspired the creation of "She Sells Sanctuary."
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Multiple VersionsThere are several versions of the song, including a long version and a shorter version known as the "Howling Mix."
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Global Recognition"She Sells Sanctuary" became The Cult's breakthrough track, popular not only in the UK but also in the United States, where it made the Billboard Top 100.
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Activision's Game InclusionThe song was included in the 2007 video game 'Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock' as a playable track.
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Covered by various artistsBands like HIM, The Dandy Warhols, Anberlin, Keane, and several others have covered the song.
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Generational Transmission"She Sells Sanctuary" continues to be played on various classic rock and alternative rock radio stations across the world.
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Utilization in AdvertisementsIn 2012, the track was used in a commercial for the Nissan Juke, highlighting its longevity and appeal.
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Meaning Behind the SongThough the exact meaning of the song remains a mystery, Astbury once stated in an interview that the song was about finding beauty in unlikely places.
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Sample Use in Electronic MusicElectronic music duo Utah Saints have frequently used a sample from "She Sells Sanctuary" in their live sets.
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