Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!
Nick Cave
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Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, back in that hole Larry made his nest up in the autumn branches Built from nothing but high hopes and thin air Collected up some baby blasted mothers They took their chances and for a while They lived quite happily up there He came from New York City man But he couldn't take the pace He thought it was like a dog eat dog world But he went to San Francisco Spent a year in outer space With a sweet little San Franciscan girl I can hear my mother wailing And a whole lot of scraping of chairs I don't know what it is But there's definitely something going on upstairs Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, back in that hole (I want you to dig) (I want you to dig) (I want you to dig) Well, yeah, New York City, he had to get out of there And San Francisco, well, I don't know And then to LA, where he spent about a day He thought even the pale sky-stars were smart Enough to keep well away from LA Meanwhile Larry made up names for the ladies Like Ms Boo and Ms Quick He stockpiled weapons and took pot shots in the air He feasted on their lovely bodies like a lunatic And wrapped himself up in their soft yellow hair I can hear chants and incantations And some guy is mentioning me in his prayers Well I don't know what it is But there's definitely something going on upstairs Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, back in that hole (I want you to dig) (I want you to dig) (I want you to dig) Well New York City Man San Francisco, LA, I don't know But Larry grew increasingly neurotic and obscene I mean, he, he never asked to be raised up from the tomb I mean no one ever actually asked him to forsake his dreams Anyway, to cut a long story short Fame finally found him Mirrors became his torturers Cameras snapped him at every chance The women all went back to their homes And their husbands With secret smiles in the corners of their mouths He ended up, like so many of them do Back in the streets of New York City In a soup queue A dope fiend A slave Then prison Then the mad house Then the grave Oh poor Larry But what do we really know of the dead And who actually cares? Well I don't know what it is But there's definitely something going on upstairs Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, back in that hole (I want you to dig) Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, back in that (dig, that's right, dig) Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, back in that (I want you to dig) Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, Lazarus Dig yourself, back in that hole
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Written by: Nicholas Edward Cave
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10 facts about this song
Album Title Track"Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!" is the title track from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ 14th studio album.
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Genre ClassificationThe song exudes a mix of alternative rock, punk blues, and garage rock, showing Cave's diversity as a musician.
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Release DateThe song was released on January 28, 2008, five years after their previous project, "Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus."
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Chart Rankings"Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!" peaked at number 64 on the UK Singles Chart. The album itself reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and won Album of the Year at the MOJO Awards 2008.
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InspirationThe song references the biblical figure Lazarus of Bethany, whom Jesus raised from the dead. Cave reimagines Lazarus in present-day New York City and explores the implications of his resurrection.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, features Cave and his band dressed in suits, echoing the 70s punk rock fashion. It also incorporates various visual effects, including distortion, rapid-cut editing, and psychedelic backdrops.
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Lyric CompositionNick Cave's lyrics are often praised for their literary quality and "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!" is no exception. Its lyrics are complex and indivisible from the music, using narratives and metaphors.
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Critical AcclaimThe album "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!" received widespread critical acclaim for its energy and raw sound, with the title track often singled out for praise. Pitchfork noted its "addictive chorus and hypnotic rhythm."
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Band MembersAlongside Nick Cave, the Bad Seeds on this track were Warren Ellis, Martyn P. Casey, Thomas Wydler, Jim Sclavunos, and James Johnston.
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TouringFollowing the release of "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!", the band embarked on a world tour, playing shows across Europe, North America, and Australia. The live performances of this track are often noted for their high energy and spectacle.
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