Steam
Peter Gabriel
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Stand back! Stand back! What are those dogs doing sniffing at my feet They're on to something, picking up Picking up this heat, this heat [Chorus 1:] Give me steam And how you feel to make it real Real as anything you've seen Get a life with this dreamer's dream You know your culture from your trash You know your plastic from your cash When I lose sight of the track You know the way back But I know you You know your stripper from your paint You know your sinner from your saint Whenever heaven's doors are shut You kick them open but I know you [Chorus 2:] Give me steam And how you feel to make it real Real as any place you've been Get a life with the dreamer's dream Stand back! Stand back! Can't you see I've lost control I'm getting indiscreet You're moving in so close 'til I'm picking up Picking up this heat, this heat [Chorus 1] You know your green from your red You know the quick from the dead So much better than the rest You think you've been blessed But I know you You know your ladder from your snake You know the throttle from the brake You know your straight line from a curve You've got a lot of nerve But I know you [Chorus 2] Everybody nosedive Hold your breath, count to five Back-slap, booby-trap, Cover it up in bubble wrap Room shake, earthquake Find a way to stay awake It's going to blow, it's going to break This is more than I can take Oh yeah, I need steam Feel the steam all around me Ah you're turning up the heat When I start to dream aloud See you move your hands and feet Won't you step into this cloud of steam This steam [Chorus 1] Help me yeah Ready to steam out the log jam Stir crazy from the freezer to the boil Water's bubbling, it's b-b-b-bubbling Bubbling [Repeat x 4] Like it's coming to a boil Give me steam, lady Give me steam around me now Ahh, coming alive [Repeat x 2] Said give me some steam
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Written by: PETER GABRIEL
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13 facts about this song
Song Creation"Steam" was released in 1992 as the second single from Peter Gabriel's sixth self-titled studio album, which is also often referred to as "Us."
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Music Video SuccessThe music video for "Steam" won several awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 1994.
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Song MeaningThe song stands as an examination of love and relationships, within which steam represents both sexual heat and evaporating love.
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Hit Chart Positions"Steam" hit the number one spot in the Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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CollaborationThe song was co-produced by Daniel Lanois, who also assisted with Gabriel’s other popular tracks like “Sledgehammer” and “Big Time.”
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Grammy WinsBesides the award for the music video, "Steam" also won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 1994.
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Song CompositionThe song heavily features synthesizers and horns, which were produced by a Fairlight CMI, one of the earliest digital synthesizers.
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Live PerformancesOne of the most notable performances of "Steam" was during the 1994 Brit Awards, where Peter Gabriel's performance was notably theatrical and included holograms.
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Common Theme"Steam" is seen as a successor of sorts to Gabriel's popular song "Sledgehammer", owing to their shared themes of love and lust.
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Dance InfluenceThe song has a strong influence from dance music, particularly of the late 80s and early 90s. Its rhythmic beats and groovy melody make it a favorite among dance music enthusiasts.
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Unique SoundscapeUtilizing world music instruments like the didgeridoo in "Steam," Gabriel continued to explore a unique blending of traditional and contemporary musical styles.
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Song LengthOfficially clocking in at 6 minutes and 3 seconds, "Steam" is one of the longer tracks on the album "Us."
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Album SuccessThe album "Us," which features "Steam," was certified Gold in the U.S. within three months of its release and reached the No. 2 position on the UK Albums Chart.
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