East of Eden

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About East of Eden

"East of Eden" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country, released in 1984 as the lead single from their second studio album Steeltown. It was written by Big Country and produced by Steve Lillywhite. "East of Eden" reached No. 17 in the UK, and No. 12 in Ireland. Speaking to Number One in 1984, Adamson said of the song: "It's a questioning song, a song about always having to look for any hope or inspiration." A music video was filmed in Glasgow to promote the single, directed by Mike Brady. The single's B-side, "Prairie Rose", is a cover of the 1974 song by Roxy Music. 


Year:
1994
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I feel the way the wind blows
It tells me where you've been through
I watch the way the sun sets
Until the night's inside you
Some days I just don't worry, I let it walk through me
Some days I need to bury the very depths of me
So out here to the east of Eden
I let salvation be
I was waiting, I was watching
Would it ever be there for me
And I found that hope and a lucky card
Were all I had to walk with me
Had to walk with me
I watch the way the crow flies
I know it always seems so easy
But if I see it in a grey sky
Can I be sure about the way it leads me
Some days I just don't worry, I let it walk through me
Some days I call upon the very depths of me
So out here to the east of Eden
I watch your soul run free
I was waiting, I was watching
Would it ever be before me
And I found that hope and a lucky card
Were all I had to walk with me
I was waiting, I was watching
Would it ever be before me
And I found that hope and a lucky card
Were all I had to walk with me
Some days will stay a thousand years
Some pass like the flash of a spark
Who knows where all our days go
Out here we lie together
Outside the thunder gathers
Why care about the weather
It always ends in dark
I looked west in search of freedom and I saw slavery
I looked east in search of answers and I saw misery
Some days I just don't worry, I let it walk through me
Some days I walk into the very depths of me
So out here to the east of Eden
I let my conscience be
I was waiting, I was watching
Would it ever be before me
And I found that hope and a lucky card
Were all I had to walk with me

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Written by: ADAMSON, BRZEZICKI, BUTLER, WATSON

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"East of Eden" is one of the songs released by the Scottish rock band Big Country from their second studio album, "Steeltown" in 1984.
Chart Performance
The song enjoyed reasonable chart success, reaching number 17 in the UK Singles Chart.
Album Theme
The album "Steeltown" was a commentary on the industrial decline in Britain, the hardship faced by the people, and the band's anxieties about the UK's political direction. "East of Eden" followed this theme too.
Music Production
The album "Steeltown," in which "East of Eden" was included, was produced by Steve Lillywhite, who has also worked with popular bands like U2 and The Rolling Stones.
Inspiration
The term "East of Eden" refers to a location outside the Garden of Eden where Cain was forced to wander after murdering his brother Abel, according to the Bible.
Recording Location
Big Country recorded "East of Eden" and the entire "Steeltown" album at Abba's Polar Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
Band Members
The members of Big Country who performed "East of Eden" are Stuart Adamson (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar), Tony Butler (bass), and Mark Brzezicki (drums).
Defining Sound
Big Country was known for their distinctive sound, which often emulated the inspirational lyrics and dramatic sound of bagpipes on traditional electric rock instrumentation, and this was carried forward in "East of Eden."
Live Performances
"East of Eden" was frequently included in Big Country's live performances, like at the iconic Wembley concert in 1984.
Music Video
A music video was also produced for "East of Eden," further enhancing its popularity amongst fans.

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