Silver
Echo & the Bunnymen
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Swung from a chandelier My planet sweet on a silver salver Bailed out my worst fears 'cause man has to be his own savior Blind sailors Imprisoned jailers God tame us No one to blame us The sky is blue My hands untied A world that's true Through our clean eyes Just look at you With burning lips You're living proof At my fingertips Walked on a tidal wave Laughed in the face of a brand new day Food for survival thought Mapped out the place where I planned to stay All the way Well behaved Just in case It slips away The sky is blue My hands untied A world that's true Through our clean eyes Just look at you With burning lips You're living proof At my fingertips La la la la la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la The sky is blue My hands untied A world that's true Through our clean eyes Just look at you With burning lips You're living proof At my fingertips Ti-ti-ti-ti-tips Ti-ti-ti-ti-tips Ti-ti-ti-ti-tips Ti-ti-ti-ti-tips La la la la la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la la la la La la la la la la la la la la
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETE DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Silver" by Echo & the Bunnymen is categorized under the genre of post-punk music, which is noted for its creative and expansive stylistic exploration.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their more successful tracks.
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Album Inclusion"Silver" was included in the band's fourth studio album, "Ocean Rain." This album is often considered their masterpiece and has been described as one of the defining releases of the post-punk era.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in April 1984.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson, and Pete de Freitas who are all members of the band.
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Producers"Silver" was produced by The Bunnymen themselves and David Lord, a renowned producer known for his work with other major artists such as Peter Gabriel and Icehouse.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Silver" was directed by Anton Corbijn, a famous Dutch photographer and director, known for his work with bands such as U2 and Nirvana.
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Critical ReceptionOn its release, the song was met with positive critical reception, praised for its atmospheric production and melodic charm.
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Band's Overall SuccessEcho & the Bunnymen, including their song 'Silver', contributed significantly to the music industry during the 1980s, achieving numerous charting hits while continuously challenging and expanding the boundaries of post-punk music.
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Re-releases"Silver" was re-released in multiple formats over the years, including on CD and vinyl, illustrating its lasting impact and continued popularity.
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Demo VersionA demo version of "Silver" exists and was included in several reissues of "Ocean Rain," providing an intimate look at the song's developmental process.
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Song MeaningWhile the song's lyrics are open to interpretation, many believe 'Silver' explores themes of longing, love, and isolation.
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