Warm Wet Circles

Marillion

About Warm Wet Circles

Warm Wet Circles is a song by the British neo-progressive rock band Marillion. It was the third single from their fourth studio album Clutching at Straws, released on 26 October 1987. "Warm Wet Circles" peaked at number 22 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's 9th top-thirty hit in a row, and remained on the chart for four weeks. The music video featured footage of the band's concert at Lorelei in West Germany on 18 July 1987. The b-side is a live recording of "White Russian", another track from Clutching at Straws also made during the Loreley concert (see Live from Loreley). The 12" version additionally contains a version of "Incommunicado" from this concert. In Argentina, the single was published under the Spanish title "Círculos Húmedos y Cálidos". A CD replica of the single was also part of a collectors box-set released in July 2000 which contained Marillion's first twelve singles and was re-issued as a 3-CD set in 2009 (see The Singles '82–'88). 


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Hotel hobbies padding dawns hollow corridors
Bell boys checking out the hookers in the bar
Slug-like fingers trace the star-spangled clouds of cocaine on the mirror
The short straw took its bow

The tell tale tocking of the last cigarette
Marking time in the packet as the whisky sweat
Lies like discarded armour on an unmade bed
And a familiar craving is crawling in his head

And the only sign of life is the ticking of the pen
Introducing characters to memories like old friends
Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines
A fever of confession a catalogue of crime in happy hour

Do you cry in happy hour, do you hide in happy hour
The pilgrimage to happy hour

New shadows tugging at the corner of his eye
Jostling for attention as the sunlight flares
Through a curtains tear, shuffling its beams
As if in nervous anticipation of another day

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Marillion

Marillion are a British rock band, formed in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, in 1979. Their recorded studio output since 1982 is composed of seventeen albums generally regarded in two distinct eras, delineated by the departure of original frontman Fish in late 1988, and the subsequent arrival of replacement Steve Hogarth in early 1989. All four albums released with Fish were commercial successes, and the band released eleven Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart, including 1985's "Kayleigh", which reached No. 2 and became their biggest hit single. more »

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Written by: KEVIN GILLIAM, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY, WOODLY CHARLOT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Background
"Warm Wet Circicles" is a song by Marillion, a British rock band. It was released simultaneously with "That Time of the Night (The Short Straw)" as a double A-side single in 1987.
Composition
The song is a powerful fusion between rock and pop and is renowned for its deep, meaningful lyrics that touch upon the theme of the cycle of life and love.
Album Placement
"Warm Wet Circles" is featured on Marillion's fourth studio album, 'Clutching at Straws.' This album is considered a classic of the progressive rock genre.
Chart Performance
Despite its heavy themes, "Warm Wet Circles" managed to reach No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Marillion's more commercially successful releases.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Warm Wet Circles" were written by lead singer Fish, reflecting his trademark poetic style. The song explores the themes of love, death, family, and addiction - a continuation of themes present throughout the 'Clutching at Straws' album.
Legacy
"Warm Wet Circles" still holds a special place in Marillion's discography, often celebrated as one of their 'fan favorites' and frequently performed live.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song that visually reflected the lyric's themes. It was filmed in black and white and featured the band performing the track interspersed with abstract imagery.
Song Symbolism
The title itself stands as a metaphor for the cycle of life, alluding variously to birth, sex, and death which are all inherent themes in the song.
Song Length
The song length varies from over 4 minutes on the single version to around 6 minutes on the album version.
Touring
Marillion played "Warm Wet Circles" extensively during their 1987 tour.
Alternative Versions
There are several versions of "Warm Wet Circles" that fans can experience, including a demo version with alternate lyrics.

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