Face To Face
Siouxsie and the Banshees
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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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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.
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Soundtrack CompositionThe song was created as part of the original soundtrack for the 1992 film "Batman Returns", directed by Tim Burton.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Face to Face" were heavily influenced by the relationship between the characters Batman and Catwoman in the movie.
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Release DateThe song was released on June 23, 1992, just a few days after the movie's release in the United States.
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Chart Performance"Face to Face" peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the Banshees' last biggest hits.
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Danny Elfman's RoleAlthough Elfman is primarily known for his work as a composer, he also provided vocals for this song.
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Contribution of SiouxsieWhile Intercutting with Elfman, Siouxsie also provided vocals for "Face to Face." It remained one of the centerpieces of her vocal work with the Banshees.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Face to Face" includes clips from "Batman Returns," blending select scenes with echoes of the song's lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mostly positive reviews from critics, who praised its gothic undertones that fit perfectly with the theme of the movie.
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Last CollaborationThis song marked the last collaboration between Siouxsie and the Banshees and Danny Elfman.
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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.
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Not Featured on Original Batman Returns SoundtrackDespite 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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