The Drowners
Suede
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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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Written by: BRETT ANDERSON, BERNARD BUTLER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 49 on the UK Singles Chart, despite receiving critical acclaim.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Suede's debut album "Suede", which was released in 1993.
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InspirationOne of the primary influences for "The Drowners" was The Smiths, a much-loved British rock band from the 1980s.
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LegacyIt has been described as one of the best debut singles of all times and has been acknowledged for starting the Britpop movement.
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Critical AcclaimThe NME named "The Drowners" as one of the best songs of 1992.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for "The Drowners" features two women kissing, which was somewhat controversial at the time.
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Song MeaningThe song's title is reportedly a reference to French author Joris-Karl Huysman's novel "Against Nature".
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Musical StyleThe 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.
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Live PerformancesDespite its initial chart performance, "The Drowners" remains a staple in Suede's live performances.
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ReissueIn 2014, the song was reissued as a 7" vinyl for the Record Store Day.
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Promo VideoThe promo video was directed by Derek Jarman, an English film director.
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Appreciation Over TimeAlthough "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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