The Meeting Place
XTC
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Meet you in a secret place Scuffling in the dirt, I wait Whistle will blow, whistle will blow Share a joke, the laughs on me When I get you on your own, we'll see Someone might hear, someone might hear You're a working girl now You've got money of your own The meeting place, the meeting place Strolling under grimey skies Machines that make you kiss in time Smoke on your breath, smoke on your breath Chimney never looked so good From lying in the bracken wood Coat on the ground, coat on the ground Take a walk down the lane We'll be late back again The meeting place, the meeting place The meeting place, the meeting place
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Written by: COLIN MOULDING
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"The Meeting Place" was recorded by the British band XTC. The group was formed in Swindon, England, in 1972.
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AlbumThe song "The Meeting Place" is a part of their ninth studio album, "Skylarking," which was released in 1986.
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ProducerThe album "Skylarking" was produced by the famous American musician, songwriter, and producer Todd Rundgren.
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Music GenresXTC is mostly known for their experimental sound, combining elements of pop, rock, new wave and psychedelia – all of which are present in "The Meeting Place."
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SongwriterThe lyrics of "The Meeting Place" were written by Colin Moulding, the band's bass guitarist.
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Album Theme"Skylarking" is known for its overarching theme that represents a day's life cycle from morning till night, and "The Meeting Place" falls in a sequence representing afternoon or early evening.
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Music VideoThe song doesn't have an official music video. However, it’s still widely listened to on music platforms and XTC’s official YouTube channel.
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Sound of SteamThe song features a sample of a steam whistle which sets up a unique ambience—a characteristic of several XTC songs to opt for unconventional sounds.
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PopularityDespite not being a single release from the album, "The Meeting Place" is consistently ranked high by fans and critics alike for its catchy melody and deeply evocative lyrics.
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XTC's HiatusIn the aftermath of "Skylarking," XTC took a nearly seven-year hiatus from performing live, but continued to release music - making "The Meeting Place" one of the last songs the band would perform in a live setting.
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