Face To Face

Siouxsie and the Banshees

About Face To Face

"Face to Face" is a song recorded by English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was composed by the group along with Danny Elfman and was produced by Stephen Hague. The track was featured in the 1992 film, Batman Returns, and is included on its soundtrack. Film director Tim Burton asked the band to compose the main song of the movie. The track also appeared on the band 1992's compilation album Twice Upon a Time: The Singles and was remastered in 2002 for The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees.  


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1992
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Face to face
My lovely foe
Mouth to mouth
Raining heaven's blows
Hand on heart
Tic tac toe
Under the stars
Naked as we flow
Cheek to cheek
The bitter sweet
Commit your crime in your deadly time 

Commit your crime in your deadly time
It's too divine
I want to bend
I want this bliss but something says I must resist 

Another life
Another time
We're Siamese twins writhing intertwined
Face to face
No telling lies
The masks they slide to reveal a new disguise 

You never can win
It's the state I'm in
This danger thrills and my conflict kills
They say follow your heart
Follow it through
But how can you
When you're split in two? 

And you'll never know
You'll never know 

One more kiss
Before we die
Face to face
And dream of flying
Who are you?
Who am I?
Wind in wings
Two angels falling
To die like this
With a last kiss
It's falsehood's flame
It's a crying shame
Face to face
The passions breathe
I hate to stay but then I hate to leave 

And you'll never know
You'll never know

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Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie and the Banshees were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bass guitarist Steven Severin. Initially associated with the English punk rock scene, the band rapidly evolved to create "a form of post-punk discord full of daring rhythmic and sonic experimentation".The Times cited Siouxsie and the Banshees as "one of the most audacious and uncompromising musical adventurers of the post-punk era." more »

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Written by: SUSAN BALLION, STEVEN SEVERIN, PETER EDWARD CLARKE, DANIEL ELFMAN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Collaboration Details
"Face to Face" is a unique production that was born out of the collaboration between American composer Danny Elfman and British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Soundtrack Composition
The song was created as part of the original soundtrack for the 1992 film "Batman Returns", directed by Tim Burton.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "Face to Face" were heavily influenced by the relationship between the characters Batman and Catwoman in the movie.
Release Date
The song was released on June 23, 1992, just a few days after the movie's release in the United States.
Chart Performance
"Face to Face" peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the Banshees' last biggest hits.
Danny Elfman's Role
Although Elfman is primarily known for his work as a composer, he also provided vocals for this song.
Contribution of Siouxsie
While Intercutting with Elfman, Siouxsie also provided vocals for "Face to Face." It remained one of the centerpieces of her vocal work with the Banshees.
Album Inclusion
"Face to Face" was also included in Siouxsie and the Banshees' compilation album, "Twice Upon a Time: The Singles," which was released in 1992.
Music Video
The music video for "Face to Face" includes clips from "Batman Returns," blending select scenes with echoes of the song's lyrics.
Critical Reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its gothic undertones that fit perfectly with the theme of the movie.
Last Collaboration
This song marked the last collaboration between Siouxsie and the Banshees and Danny Elfman.
Pop Culture Impact
"Face to Face" played in the background during the masquerade ball scene when Batman and Catwoman, the main characters in the film, danced together. This particular scene became iconic in popular culture.
Not Featured on Original Batman Returns Soundtrack
Despite being composed specifically for the movie, the song didn't appear on the original Batman Returns soundtrack released by Warner Bros. However, it was included in the expanded re-release in 2009, courtesy of La-La Land Records.

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