Melt!
Siouxsie and the Banshees
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You are the melting men You are the situation There is no time to breathe And yet one single breath Leads to an insatiable desire Of suicide... in sex So many blazing orchids Burning in your throat Making you choke Making you sigh Sigh in tiny deaths [Chorus] So Melt! My lover, melt! She said melt! My lover, melt! You are the melting men And as you melt You are beheaded Handcuffed (in lace and blood and sperm) Swimming in poison Gasping in the fragrance Sweat carves a screenplay of discipline...and devotion [Chorus] Can you see? See into the back of a long, black car Pulling away from the funeral of flowers With my hand between your legs Melting...
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Written by: JONATHAN DAVID MARIS, ANTHONY RICHARD MICHAEL SMITH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Background"Melt!" is a song by the English band Siouxsie and the Banshees.
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Album and ReleaseThe song was featured on their 6th studio album, "A Kiss in the Dreamhouse," released in 1982.
- It was also released as a stand-alone single in December 1982.
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GenreThe song is categorized as post-punk, a genre that emerged after the initial punk rock movement.
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Lyrics and InterpretationThe lyrics of "Melt!" weave a dark and passionate love tale.
- The song’s title indicates the intensity of a relationship or emotions powerful enough to completely ‘melt’ one’s senses.
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Music and Composition"Melt!" is known for Siouxsie Sioux's icy, clear vocals and the Banshees' lush and layered musical accompaniment.
- The swirling strings and eerie guitar tones give the song a haunting and hypnotic quality.
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InfluencesThe track appears to be influenced by psychedelic music and incorporates elements of orchestral rock.
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Critical ReceptionWhile it achieved only moderate chart success, it was well-received by critics.
- Critics often highlight "Melt!" as a standout track that displays the band's maturity and growing musicianship.
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Legacy and Influence"Melt!" has been praised by various musicians and artists over the years for its complex structure and deep emotions.
- The song also served as an influence for many later gothic rock bands.
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Live Performances"Melt!" was part of the band’s live repertoire during concerts in the early 80s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Melt!" was directed by Tim Pope, a well-known English music video director.
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