Return to Oz

Scissor Sisters

About Return to Oz

Return to Oz is: Return to Oz, 1985 film Return to Oz (TV special), 1964 animated television special "Return to Oz", 2004 song from the Scissor Sisters album Scissor Sisters


Year:
2004
4:40
104 
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Once there was a man,
Who had a little too much,
Time on his hands,
He never stopped to think,
That he was getting older.
When his night came to an end,
He tried to grasp for his last friend,
And pretend,
That he could wish himself health,
On a four-leaf clover.

He said is this the Return to Oz?
The grass is dead
The gold is brown
And the sky has claws.
there's a wind-up man
Walking round and round.
What once was Emerald City's
Now a Crystal Town

It's three o'clock in the morning,
You get a phone call
From the queen with a hundred heads
She says that they're all dead
She tried the last one on
It couldn't speak, fell off
And now she just wanders the halls
Thinking nothing
Thinking nothing at all

She says is this the Return to Oz?
The grass is dead
The gold is brown
And the sky has claws.
there's a wind-up man
Walking round and round.
What once was Emerald City's
Now a Crystal Town

The wheelies are cutting pavement
And the Skeksis at the rave met
To hide deep inside
Their sunken faces
And their wild rolling eyes
But their callous words reveal
That they can no longer feel
Love or sex appeal
The patchwork girl has come to cinch the deal

To return to Oz
We've fled the world
With smiles and clenching jaws
Please help me friend from coming down
I've lost my place and now it can't be found
Is this the Return to Oz?
The grass is dead
The gold is brown
And the sky has claws.
there's a wind-up man
Walking round and round.
What once was Emerald City's
Now a Crystal Town

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Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters are an American pop group formed in 2001. "Spawned by the scuzzy, gay nightlife scene of New York," the band took their name from the lesbian sexual act tribadism. Its members comprise Jake Shears and Ana Matronic as vocalists, Babydaddy as multi-instrumentalist, Del Marquis as lead guitar/bassist, and Randy Real as drummer (who replaced Paddy Boom). Scissor Sisters have incorporated diverse and innovative styles in their music, but tend to sway towards pop rock, glam rock, nu-disco, and electroclash. more »

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Written by: JASON SELLARDS, SCOTT HOFFMAN

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC

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5 facts about this song

Composition and Style
"Return To Oz" is a song by American pop-rock band, Scissor Sisters. It showcases their unique blend of pop, rock, and glam aesthetics. - The track differs from most of the band's songs because it is notably darker and more melancholy in sound and lyricism, despite the band's reputation for upbeat, disco-infused music. - Its composition draws influences from rock, pop, glam rock, and electronic genres.
Album Details
The song is from the Scissor Sisters' self-titled debut album, which was released in February 2004. - The album gained significant attention for its fusion of different styles and was lauded as a refreshing change of pace in the pop music scene. - "Return To Oz" is the 11th track on the album.
Inspiration Behind the Song
"Return To Oz" references the 1985 fantasy film, "Return to Oz," which is a dark and surreal sequel to the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz." - Its lyrics deal with the themes of losing one's identity and society's obsession with youth and beauty. - Jake Shears, the band's lead singer, penned the track as a reflection on the effects of crystal meth addiction on the New York club scene.
Critical Reception
"Return To Oz" earned positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its lyricism and emotional depth. - Particularly, its somber tone and lyrical content were highlighted as a departure from the band's usual flamboyant style.
Band Details
Scissor Sisters are best known for their eclectic style and energetic performances. The group, however, disbanded in 2012. - Despite this, "Return to Oz" remains a standout song in their discography due to its poignant lyrical exploration and the emotional performance provided by Shears.

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