Return to Oz
Scissor Sisters
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Once there was a man, Who had a little too much, Time on his hands, He never stopped to think, That he was getting older. When his night came to an end, He tried to grasp for his last friend, And pretend, That he could wish himself health, On a four-leaf clover. He said is this the Return to Oz? The grass is dead The gold is brown And the sky has claws. there's a wind-up man Walking round and round. What once was Emerald City's Now a Crystal Town It's three o'clock in the morning, You get a phone call From the queen with a hundred heads She says that they're all dead She tried the last one on It couldn't speak, fell off And now she just wanders the halls Thinking nothing Thinking nothing at all She says is this the Return to Oz? The grass is dead The gold is brown And the sky has claws. there's a wind-up man Walking round and round. What once was Emerald City's Now a Crystal Town The wheelies are cutting pavement And the Skeksis at the rave met To hide deep inside Their sunken faces And their wild rolling eyes But their callous words reveal That they can no longer feel Love or sex appeal The patchwork girl has come to cinch the deal To return to Oz We've fled the world With smiles and clenching jaws Please help me friend from coming down I've lost my place and now it can't be found Is this the Return to Oz? The grass is dead The gold is brown And the sky has claws. there's a wind-up man Walking round and round. What once was Emerald City's Now a Crystal Town
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Written by: JASON SELLARDS, SCOTT HOFFMAN
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC
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5 facts about this song
Composition and Style"Return To Oz" is a song by American pop-rock band, Scissor Sisters. It showcases their unique blend of pop, rock, and glam aesthetics.
- The track differs from most of the band's songs because it is notably darker and more melancholy in sound and lyricism, despite the band's reputation for upbeat, disco-infused music.
- Its composition draws influences from rock, pop, glam rock, and electronic genres.
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Album DetailsThe song is from the Scissor Sisters' self-titled debut album, which was released in February 2004.
- The album gained significant attention for its fusion of different styles and was lauded as a refreshing change of pace in the pop music scene.
- "Return To Oz" is the 11th track on the album.
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Inspiration Behind the Song"Return To Oz" references the 1985 fantasy film, "Return to Oz," which is a dark and surreal sequel to the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz."
- Its lyrics deal with the themes of losing one's identity and society's obsession with youth and beauty.
- Jake Shears, the band's lead singer, penned the track as a reflection on the effects of crystal meth addiction on the New York club scene.
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Critical Reception"Return To Oz" earned positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its lyricism and emotional depth.
- Particularly, its somber tone and lyrical content were highlighted as a departure from the band's usual flamboyant style.
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Band DetailsScissor Sisters are best known for their eclectic style and energetic performances. The group, however, disbanded in 2012.
- Despite this, "Return to Oz" remains a standout song in their discography due to its poignant lyrical exploration and the emotional performance provided by Shears.
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