Scissors in the Sand

Echo & the Bunnymen

About Scissors in the Sand

"Scissors in the Sand" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen which was released on 5 June 2006 on the Cooking Vinyl label. It was the third single to be released from the band's 2005 album, Siberia.


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Ethereally mine
Magic trees
They really used to shine
My silver leaves

[Chorus: x4]
Bet you're wondering how

Scissors in the sand
Rubberized
Washes of a hand
Ventriloquist

[Chorus: x4]

Something on the roof
I'm in The Wall
My silver fishing youth
Swim don't crawl

[Chorus: x4]

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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »

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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, WILLIAM SERGEANT

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10 facts about this song

Release & Album Classification
"Scissors in the Sand" is a song by the British post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen. The song was included in their eleventh studio album, "Siberia," released in September 2005.
Song Writing
"Scissors in the Sand" was written by the band’s vocalist, Ian McCulloch, and the guitarist, Will Sergeant. Their songwriting partnership forms the core of Echo & the Bunnymen's unique sound.
Music Style
Just like many other songs by Echo & the Bunnymen, "Scissors in the Sand" combines elements of post-punk, alternative rock, and neo-psychedelia.
Lyrics
The song’s lyrics reflect on aging and the passage of time, frequent themes in Echo & the Bunnymen tracks. The use of metaphor and imagery, such as "Scissors in the Sand,” is characteristic of Ian McCulloch's songwriting.
Critical Reception
While not released as a single, the track received positive reviews from music critics, as did the "Siberia" album as a whole.
Live Performances
"Scissors in the Sand" has been included in Echo & The Bunnymen's live performances since the release of the "Siberia" album, and is well-received by their global fanbase.
Album Success
The album "Siberia" gained a good commercial standing, reaching number 18 on the UK Albums Chart and number 8 on the US Independent Albums chart. This success also helped to boost the profile of its constituent songs, including "Scissors in the Sand."
Band's Lineup
At the time of recording "Scissors in the Sand,” the band consisted of Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, and bassist Paul Fleming. These three formed a significant part of the creative drive behind "Siberia".
Production Information
The album "Siberia", including the song "Scissors in the Sand," was produced by Hugh Jones, a long-time collaborator with Echo & the Bunnymen.
Legacy
"Scissors in the Sand" is one of the key tracks that helped define the sound of Echo & the Bunnymen's later period, demonstrating the band's ability to maintain their distinctive style while also evolving musically.

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