Over the Wall
Echo & the Bunnymen
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The man at the back has a question His tongue's involved with solutions But the monkey on my back Won't stop laughing Over the wall Hand in hand Over the wall Watch us fall There's something to be said for you And your hopes of higher ruling But the slug on my neck Won't stop chewing Over the wall Hand in hand Over the wall Watch us fall I'm walking in the rain To end this misery I'm walking in the rain To celebrate this misery What's that you say? Speak up I can't hear What did you say? I couldn't hear Over the wall Hand In hand Over the wall Watch us fall Pounding the road Coast to coast Pounding the road Coast to coast Come over the wall I can't sleep at night How I wish you'd hold me tight I can't sleep at night Come on and hold me tight Hold me tight To the logical limit
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETER LOUIS VINCENT DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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10 facts about this song
Release Info"Over the Wall" by Echo & the Bunnymen was first released as the B-side to the band's 1981 single, "A Promise."
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Album associationDespite its initial B-side status, "Over the Wall" is also featured on the band’s second studio album, "Heaven Up Here," which was released in May 1981.
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Chart Performance"Heaven Up Here," the album which features "Over the Wall," achieved great success, reaching No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe album "Heaven Up Here" was named the best album of the year 1981 by NME, with "Over the Wall" being a standout track.
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Song Theme"Over the Wall" follows Echo & the Bunnymen's typical musical style of the time, utilizing atmospheric guitar work and enigmatic lyrics.
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Live Performances"Over the Wall" is highly regarded by fans and is a frequent inclusion in the band's live performances.
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Lyrics SignificanceSome fans interpret the lyrics of "Over the Wall" as illustrating a struggle with personal demons and a longing for escape.
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Song CompositionLike most Echo & the Bunnymen songs of this period, "Over the Wall" was written by the band's original lineup: Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson, and Pete de Freitas.
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Band's Evolution"Over the Wall" represents a key part of Echo & the Bunnymen's early evolution, with its more somber and complex sound compared to their debut album.
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Posthumous ReleaseA live performance of "Over the Wall" is included on the band’s posthumous release "Live in Liverpool," which was recorded in 2001 but released in 2002, three years after the death of drummer Pete de Freitas.
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