The Meeting Place

XTC

About The Meeting Place

"The Meeting Place" is a song written by Colin Moulding of the English rock band XTC, released on their 1986 album Skylarking. It was the second single issued from the album and reached number 100 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1986
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Meet you in the secret place
Scuffling in the dirt I wait
Whistle will blow, whistle will blow,
Share a joke the laugh's on me
But when I get you on your own we'll see
Someone might hear, someone might hear
You're a working girl now
You've got money of your own
Hmmm the meeting place
Hmmm the meeting place
Strolling under grimy skies
Machines that make you kiss in time
Smoke on your breath, smoke on your breath
Chimney never looked so good
Never looked the way it should
From lying in the bracken wood
Coat on the ground, coat on the ground
Take a walk down the lane
We'll be late back again
Hmmm the meeting place
Hmmm the meeting place [x3]

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XTC

XTC was a New Wave band from Swindon, England, active between 1977 and 2005. The band enjoyed some chart success, including the UK and Canadian hits "Making Plans for Nigel" (1979) and "Senses Working Overtime" (1982), but are perhaps even better known for their long-standing critical (rather than commercial) success. more »

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Written by: COLIN MOULDING

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"The Meeting Place" was recorded by the British band XTC. The group was formed in Swindon, England, in 1972.
Album
The song "The Meeting Place" is a part of their ninth studio album, "Skylarking," which was released in 1986.
Producer
The album "Skylarking" was produced by the famous American musician, songwriter, and producer Todd Rundgren.
Music Genres
XTC is mostly known for their experimental sound, combining elements of pop, rock, new wave and psychedelia – all of which are present in "The Meeting Place."
Songwriter
The lyrics of "The Meeting Place" were written by Colin Moulding, the band's bass guitarist.
Album Theme
"Skylarking" is known for its overarching theme that represents a day's life cycle from morning till night, and "The Meeting Place" falls in a sequence representing afternoon or early evening.
Music Video
The song doesn't have an official music video. However, it’s still widely listened to on music platforms and XTC’s official YouTube channel.
Sound of Steam
The song features a sample of a steam whistle which sets up a unique ambience—a characteristic of several XTC songs to opt for unconventional sounds.
Popularity
Despite not being a single release from the album, "The Meeting Place" is consistently ranked high by fans and critics alike for its catchy melody and deeply evocative lyrics.
XTC's Hiatus
In the aftermath of "Skylarking," XTC took a nearly seven-year hiatus from performing live, but continued to release music - making "The Meeting Place" one of the last songs the band would perform in a live setting.

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