Bring on the Dancing Horses
Echo & the Bunnymen
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Jimmy brown Made of stone Charlie clown No way home Bringing on the dancing horses Headless and all alone Shiver and say the words Of every lie you've heard [Chorus] First I'm gonna make it Then I'm gonna break it Till it falls apart Hating all the faking And shaking while I'm breaking Your brittle heart Billy stands All alone Sinking sand Skin and bone Bring on the dancing horses Wherever they may roam Shiver and say the words Of every lie you've heard [Chorus] Brittle heart Brittle heart And my little heart Goes Jimmy brown Made of stone Charlie clown No way home [Chorus] Bring on the new messiah Wherever he may roam Brittle heart Brittle heart And our little hearts Go
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETER LOUIS VINCENT DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Echo & the Bunnymen" was formed in Liverpool in 1978. The band was a part of the post-punk movement.
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Single Release"Bring On The Dancing Horses" was originally released as a stand-alone single in 1985.
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Album AppearanceDespite being released separately, 'Bring on the Dancing Horses' ended up being included on the band's 1985 compilation album "Songs to Learn & Sing."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 21 on the British Singles Chart.
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Song CreationIan McCulloch, the band's lead vocalist, wrote "Bring On the Dancing Horses." He later revealed the song was written especially for John Hughes' film "Pretty in Pink."
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Movie SoundtrackAlthough it was not written specifically for a movie soundtrack, 'Bring on the Dancing Horses' was incorporated into the soundtrack of the popular movie "Pretty in Pink" starring Molly Ringwald.
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Song MeaningAlthough the song’s meaning isn’t explicitly clear, some fans interpret it as a critique of vanity and pretence in society.
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Musical StyleThe band's style including that seen in "Bring On the Dancing Horses" was heavily influenced by the Doors and Velvet Underground, showcasing dark, haunting tone combined with a psychedelic undertone.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'Bring on the Dancing Horses' was directed by Anton Corbijn, a renowned Dutch photographer and film director.
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LegacyDespite Echo & the Bunnymen having a large discography, "Bring on the Dancing Horses" remains one of their most popular and memorable songs.
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