Welcome to England

Tori Amos

About Welcome to England

"Welcome to England" is a song by American singer and songwriter Tori Amos, appearing on the album Abnormally Attracted to Sin (2009). It was released as the lead digital single from the studio album on April 14, 2009 by Universal Motown Republic Group, which also marks as her first single released from the label. Written and produced by Amos herself, just like the rest of the album, the song was recorded at her husband's studio in England, Martian Studios. Musically, the song is a mid-tempo alternative rock song that features a variety of classical music, including influences of britpop, piano rock, baroque pop, ambient music and chamber pop music, along with modern electronica influences. The song's development discusses a woman who has left everything, including her family, friends and lifestyle, to start a new life with her lover. She has cited her husband as her inspiration towards the song, due to her constant move to England. Lyrical themes involve love, departure and family. Contemporary critics were generally favorable towards the song, who commended the personal subject matter and production. However, some critics felt it lacked originality and didn't live up to expectations. Commercially, the song did not live up to expectations; The song only managed to peak inside the top ten in countries including New Zealand and the United States, where it peaked at four and ten. It did chart in Belgium, but only managed to peak at twenty-four and managed to chart outside the top 100 in Russia. To date, this is Amos' last charting single in any mainstream charts, until her 2012 single "Flavor" was released. An accompanying music video was shot for the single, which featured Amos as two characters; herself and Isabel, a character that was previously featured in her studio album, American Doll Posse. The music video features her walking around iconic landmarks around London, England. 


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2009
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Do a dance for me
Baby it is ?
Don't want ?
Let the liquid take off what you won't or (your on)

You've been down before
Boy and I like this
I'm in quicksand
I am sinking fast

Perfect, heal it
Because your other half has got himself
A devil's excess or Access

Welcome to England, he said
Welcome to my World

You better bring your own sun, sweet girl
You gotta bring your own sun
Don't you forget your
Bring your own sun
Just enough for everyone

Heels on, go on
Bang a or(men can) tango but do not get tangled
Who can stay strong
When they only give us lies to lean on

When your heart explodes
Is it deathly cold
You must let the colors violate the
Blackness or (Blankness), the rest
A magic world in parallel
So leave your daily hell

Welcome to England, he said
Welcome to my World

It's not a question, if I care (or can)
Fight by your side
And we'll stand (or and withstand)
Anything but
But I forgot
That you said, girl
If you come

You better bring your own sun, sweet girl
You gotta bring your own sun
Don't you forget yours
Bring your own sun
Just enough for everyone

Welcome to England

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Tori Amos

Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. She is a classically trained musician and possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Amos originally served as the lead singer of 1980s synthpop group Y Kant Tori Read, and as a solo artist was at the forefront of a number of female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s. She was also noteworthy early in her solo career as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument. Some of her charting singles include "Crucify", "Silent All These Years", "God", "Cornflake Girl", "Caught a Lite Sneeze", "Professional Widow", "Spark", "1000 Oceans", and "A Sorta Fairytale", her most commercially successful single in the U.S. to date. more »

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Written by: Tori Amos

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13 facts about this song

Album
"Welcome to England" is a song by Tori Amos from her tenth studio album, "Abnormally Attracted to Sin," released in 2009.
Genre Classification
This track, like much of Amos' work, falls into the alternative rock genre, blending elements of pop, electronica and rock into a distinctive sound.
Role
It was selected as the lead single from the album and it was released on April 14, 2009.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by Tori Amos's husband, English sound engineer Mark Hawley. The lyrics reflect on her move from the USA to England when she married Hawley.
Song Length
It has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
Video Director
The music video for "Welcome to England" was directed by Christian Lamb.
Chart Performance
Although "Welcome to England" did not chart in the US, it peaked at number 33 in the UK Indie Chart.
Critical Reception
The track received generally positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its melodious tune and and meticulous composition.
Song Writing
: Like all songs in the album 'Abnormally Attracted to Sin', "Welcome to England" was written solely by Tori Amos
Instrumentation
Known for her musicianship, Amos's distinct piano playing is a key element in "Welcome to England."
Personal Significance
The track reflects Amos's personal experiences, making it a deeply emotional and introspective song.
Live Performances
"Welcome to England" was frequently included in her concert setlists during the "Sinful Attraction Tour" which promoted the album.
Song Themes
The song explores themes of love, change, adaptation and personal sacrifice.

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