Sat in Your Lap

Kate Bush

About Sat in Your Lap

"Sat in Your Lap" (1981) is a song by the English musician Kate Bush. It was the first single to be released from her fourth album The Dreaming (1982), though it was issued 15 months prior to the album, which was nowhere near completion at that time. The single peaked at no. 11 in the UK Singles Chart.


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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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Kate Bush

Catherine "Kate" Bush (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Her eclectic musical style and idiosyncratic vocal style have made her one of the United Kingdom's most successful solo female performers of the past 30 years. more »

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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".
Style and Inspiration
The song is well-known for its percussive, tribal sound, drawing inspiration from a Stevie Wonder concert Bush attended, which extensively featured drumming.
Musical Arrangement
The sound of the song was characterized by a whirlwind of frenzied percussive elements, including intensively upfront drums and heavily synthesized vocals.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of the song are widely seen as expressing frustration over the pursuit of knowledge and the difficulties of philosophical introspection.
Chart Performance
Upon 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.
Album Teaser
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Collaboration
The song features a guest performance by Preston Heyman, a percussionist who played the notable heavy drum sound in the song.
Songwriting
The song is entirely written and co-produced by Bush, showcasing her artistic autonomy and singular vision.
Critical Reception
Critics 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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