Strange Phenomena
Kate Bush
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Soon it will be the phase of the moon When people tune in Every girl know about the punctual blues But who's to know the power Behind our moves A day of coincidence with the radio And a word that won't go away We know what they're all going to say "G" arrives, funny, had a feeling he was on his way We raise our hats to the strange phenomena Soul birds of a feather flock together We raise our hats to the hand a-moulding us Sure 'nuff, he has the answer He has the answer He has the answer Na na, na na On mani padme On mani padme On mani padme hum You pick up a paper, you read a name You go out, it turns up again and again You bump into a friend you haven't seen For a long time Then into another you only thought about last night You hear your sister calling for you But you don't know where from You know there's something wrong But you don't want to believe in a premonition We raise our hats to the strange phenomena Soul birds of a feather flock together We raise our hats to the hand a-moulding us Sure 'nuff, he has the answer He has the answer He has the answer Na na, na na On mani padme On mani padme On mani padme hum
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Written by: KATE BUSH
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Strange Phenomena" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush, released in 1978 as part of her first studio album, "The Kick Inside."
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InspirationThe song was inspired by coincidence and synchronicity, capturing the mystery of striking patterns present in life and nature.
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Album SuccessThough "Strange Phenomena" was not released as a single itself, the album "The Kick Inside" garnered great commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the UK album chart.
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Lyrical ConceptThe lyrics to the song talk about déjà vu, menstruation cycles, and other "strange phenomena" that women experience. This kind of subject matter is regarded as notably inventive and unique for pop music.
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Literary ReferencesThe song includes a quote from Aleister Crowley's occult poem, "The Gnostic Mass", brilliantly interpolated by Bush: "Every girl that's ever fallen in love with me, or has wanted to, has had an incredible coincidence happen to them that involves me," establishing literary and philosophical undertones.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a single, the song was performed live during Bush's only concert tour, "The Tour of Life" in 1979.
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Unique Musical CompositionKnown for her experimental sound, Kate Bush’s "Strange Phenomena" stands out for its unique compositional techniques, including piano and violin instrumentation,.
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Creative VisionKate Bush produced and arranged "Strange Phenomena", at the very young age of 19, showcasing her musical talent and vision.
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Critical ReceptionEven though the song did not achieve the same commercial popularity as other Kate Bush songs like "Wuthering Heights" or "Babooshka," it has been critically praised for its innovative and poetic exploration of female identity experiences.
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Cover VersionsDespite its lesser known status, "Strange Phenomena" has been covered by other artists, such as the band Katzenjammer in their 2008 album "Le Pop."
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