Into My Arms

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Bad Seed, Nick Cave

About Into My Arms

"Into My Arms" is a song written by Nick Cave, and released as the first single from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' tenth studio album The Boatman's Call in 1997. The single, released on 27 January 1997, was pressed on 7" vinyl, as well as a standard CD single. A promotional music video for the song was also recorded.


Year:
1998
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I don't believe in an interventionist God
But I know, darling, that you do
But if I did, I would kneel down and ask Him
Not to intervene when it came to you
Oh, not to touch a hair on your head
Leave you as you are
If he felt he had to direct you
Then direct you into my arms

Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms

And I don't believe in the existence of angels
But looking at you I wonder if that's true
But if I did I would summon them together
And ask them to watch over you
Both to each burn a candle for you
To make bright and clear your path
And to walk, like Christ, in grace and love
And guide you into my arms

Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms

But I believe in Love
And I know that you do too
And I believe in some kind of path
That we can walk down, me and you
So keep your candles burning
Make her journey bright and pure
That she'll keep returning
Always and evermore

Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms, O Lord
Into my arms

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Nick Cave

Nicholas Edward "Nick" Cave (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer and occasional film actor. more »

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Written by: Nicholas Edward Cave

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14 facts about this song

Song Identification
The song "Into My Arms" is a song by Australian post-punk artist, Nick Cave.
Album Details
This track is the lead single from his tenth studio album, The Boatman’s Call, which was released in 1997.
Genre
The song is primarily categorized under Alternative Rock, Piano Rock, and Indie Folk.
Lyrics
The lyrics were penned by Nick Cave himself, showcasing a very profound and spiritual insight into love and relationships.
Music Composition
Unlike most of Nick Cave's other works, this song is minimalistic and stripped down to a simple piano and vocal arrangement.
Inspiration
It is widely speculated that the song was written about the end of his relationships with British singer, PJ Harvey, and his ex-wife, Viviane Carneiro.
Performance
During the 1997 funeral of Michael Hutchence, lead singer of INXS, Nick Cave performed "Into My Arms" but requested that the television cameras cease filming during his performance out of respect.
Reception
The song is considered one of Cave's most beloved tracks and has received widespread critical acclaim.
Covers
It has been covered by various artists over the years, including Ane Brun, Mono Inc, and Heaven's Jail.
In Film and TV
The song has also made its way into popular culture, appearing in various films and TV series such as About Time (2013 movie), Felix and Meira (2014), the Netflix series After Life (2020), and the UK version of The Office.
Chart Performance
"Into My Arms" peaked at number 2 on the UK Indie Chart and reached number 84 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
Pedal Piano
Whilst the "Into My Arms" recording sounds like a regular piano, it was in fact played on a pedal piano, which is a rare instrument.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Jonathan Glazer, is an austere black-and-white piece, consisting of a single shot of Cave playing the piano and singing the song, intercut with water dripping on the piano strings.
Legacy
This song is perceived as one of the greatest love songs, despite its melancholic tone, and has solidified Nick Cave's reputation as a masterful songwriter.

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