Tsunami
Manic Street Preachers
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For you my dear sister Holding onto me forever Disco dancing with the rapists Your only crime is silence Can't work at this anymore Can't move, I want to stay at home Tied up to all these crutches Never far from your hands Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Can't speak, can't think, won't talk, won't walk Doctors tell me that I'm cynical I tell them that it must be chemical So what am I doing girl Cry into my drink I disappear Eyes for teeth waving over me Bring down the shadows of my mind Sleep and breathe under our sheets Inhale the anxiety in-between, in-between, in-between, in-between Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Through September under the weather In-between, in-between, in-between, in-between Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Tsunami tsunami came washing over me Take the GI's I will have the spies
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Written by: James Bradfield, Nicholas Jones, Sean Moore
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13 facts about this song
Album Classification"Tsunami" by "Manic Street Preachers" is a track from their fifth studio album called "This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours".
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Chart PositionThe song reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its commercial success.
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Singles ReleaseIt was released as the fourth and final single from their album in 1999.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from critics, who praised the band's evolution from their punk roots to a more melodic sound.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by the true story of a Japanese couple who were swept away by a tsunami.
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Japanese InfluenceThe lyric "tsunami sushi" is a direct reference to the band's fascination with Japanese culture.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song's juxtaposition of personal tragedy ("my idea of love comes from a childhood glimpse of pornography") with global tragedy ("there is no real truth with a colour, size, and shape") is characteristic of the Manic Street Preachers' left-wing political leanings.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tsunami" is noted for its vivid depiction of water and the band members' performances.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, "Tsunami" has rarely been played live by the band since its release.
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InstrumentationThe song is noted for its heavy use of synthesizers and keyboards, a departure from the guitar-driven sound of the band's earlier work.
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Awards"This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours" album, which also includes the song "Tsunami", won the Best British Album award at the 1999 BRIT Awards.
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Cover versionsVarious bands and artists have covered "Tsunami" in live performances, reflecting its enduring popularity.
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B-side TracksThe single release of "Tsunami" also featured two B-side tracks: "Buildings for Dead People" and "Always/Never".
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