The Drowners

Suede

About The Drowners

Not to be confused with The Drowners (Swedish band) or Drowners (American band). "The Drowners" is the debut single by Suede, released on 11 May 1992 on Nude Records - it was later included on the band's debut album, Suede (1993). It charted at number 49 on the UK Singles Chart.


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1992
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Won't someone give me a gun? 
Oh  well it's for my brother  
Well he writes the line wrote down my spine 
It says "Oh do you believe in love there?" 
So slow down  slow down  you're taking me over 
And so we drown  Sir we drown  stop taking me over 

Won't someone give me some fun? 
(And the skin flies all around us) 
We kiss in his room to a popular tune 
Oh  real drowners 

Slow down  slow down  you're taking me over 
And so we drown, Sir we drown, 
Stop taking me over!

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Suede

Suede are an English alternative rock band from London, formed in 1989. The group's most prominent early line-up featured singer Brett Anderson, guitarist Bernard Butler, bass player Mat Osman and drummer Simon Gilbert. By 1992, Suede were hailed as "The Best New Band in Britain", and attracted much attention from the British music press. The following year their glam rock-inspired debut album, Suede, went to the top of the charts, became the fastest-selling debut album in almost ten years and won the Mercury Music Prize, helping kick-start the Britpop movement. However, the band's lush follow-up, Dog Man Star (1994), saw Suede distance themselves from their Britpop peers. Although it is often regarded as the band's masterpiece, the recording sessions for Dog… more »

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Written by: BRETT ANDERSON, BERNARD BUTLER

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13 facts about this song

Release Details
"The Drowners" was released as the debut single by English alternative rock band Suede in May 1992.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 49 on the UK Singles Chart, despite receiving critical acclaim.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Suede's debut album "Suede", which was released in 1993.
Inspiration
One of the primary influences for "The Drowners" was The Smiths, a much-loved British rock band from the 1980s.
Legacy
It has been described as one of the best debut singles of all times and has been acknowledged for starting the Britpop movement.
Critical Acclaim
The NME named "The Drowners" as one of the best songs of 1992.
Cover Art
The cover art for "The Drowners" features two women kissing, which was somewhat controversial at the time.
Song Meaning
The song's title is reportedly a reference to French author Joris-Karl Huysman's novel "Against Nature".
Musical Style
The music style is described as glam rock with a hint of alternative and indie rock. The track's notable guitar riffs were performed by the band's then guitarist, Bernard Butler.
Live Performances
Despite its initial chart performance, "The Drowners" remains a staple in Suede's live performances.
Reissue
In 2014, the song was reissued as a 7" vinyl for the Record Store Day.
Promo Video
The promo video was directed by Derek Jarman, an English film director.
Appreciation Over Time
Although "The Drowners" wasn't an immediate commercial success, it has grown in appreciation over time and is now regularly cited as one of British music's most significant songs.

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