Londinium
Catatonia
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London never sleeps, it just sucks The life out of me, and the money from my pocket London always creeps, showbiz hugs The life out of me, have some dignity honey Euston, Paddington, train station please Make the red lights turn green, endlessly My black cab rolls through the neon disease Endlessly, endlessly London never sleeps, it just sucks The life out of me, show some dignity honey Sushi bars, wet fish, it just sucks The life out of me, and the money from my pocket Euston, Paddington, train station please Make the red lights turn green, endlessly My black cab rolls through the neon disease Endlessly, endlessly I come alive outside the M25 I won't drink the poison Thames I'll chase the sun out west Londinium Euston, Paddington, train station please Make the red lights turn green, endlessly My black cab rolls through the neon disease Endlessly, endlessly I come alive, I come alive
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Written by: ALED RICHARDS, CERYS MATTHEWS, MARK ROBERTS, OWEN POWELL, PAUL JONES
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9 facts about this song
Song Origins"Londinium" was released by Welsh rock band Catatonia. It was the band's third and final single from their critically acclaimed album, "Equally Cursed and Blessed."
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Release DateThe single was officially released in the United Kingdom on 23rd August 1999.
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Song ConceptThe song is a noteworthy satire of London life, highlighting the highs and lows of living in Britain's capital city. The band's lead singer, Cerys Matthews, was reportedly inspired by her experiences living in the city.
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Chart Performance"Londinium" reached no. 20 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the band's commercial appeal in addition to their critical recognition.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Londinium," like much of Catatonia's output, were written by Cerys Matthews and the band's guitarist, Mark Roberts. The song takes a somewhat cynical look at city life with lines such as "Londinium is rid of me, arrest this lethargy."
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Track VariationsThe single release of "Londinium" included two versions of the song: the original album cut and an extended six-and-a-half-minute remix by artist David Arnold.
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Band's ViewsDespite the song's relative success, the band themselves were reportedly not overly fond of "Londinium." Cerys Matthews is reputed to have described it as one of the least favorite songs she has ever written.
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Group DisbandmentNot long after the release of "Londinium," Catatonia announced that they were disbanding. This makes the song one of the last hits for the band.
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LegacyThough not as widely recognized internationally as some of the band's other hits like "Mulder and Scully" and "Road Rage," "Londinium" holds a special place in the hearts of many Catatonia fans and is often cited as a highlight of the band's brief but impactful discography.
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