Bliss
Tori Amos
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Father I killed my monkey I let it out To taste the sweet of spring Wonder if I will wander out Test my tether to See if I'm still free From you Steady as it comes Right down To you I've said it all So maybe we're a bliss Of another kind Lately, I'm in to circuitry What it means to be Made of you but not enough of you And I wonder if You can bilocate is that what I taste Your supernova juice You know it's true I'm part of you Steady as it comes Right down to you I've said it all So maybe you're a four horse engine With a power drive A hot kachina who wants into mine Take it with your terracide We're a bliss Of another kind
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Written by: GORDON SUMNER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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5 facts about this song
General Facts"Bliss" is a song by renowned American singer-songwriter Tori Amos, famous for her mezzo-soprano vocal range and piano-driven sound.
- The song was released in 1999 as a single from her album titled "To Venus and Back."
- It was the first song off the album to be released to the radio.
- The album "To Venus and Back" is unique as it's a two-disc record with one disc featuring live performances and one with studio recordings.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being officially released as a commercial single in the US, "Bliss" charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 91.
- It performed well on the Alternative Songs chart, reaching number 24 in September 1999.
- Globally, the song reached number 38 in the UK Singles chart, showcasing the artist's transatlantic appeal.
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Song Inspiration and LyricsWhile Amos characteristically keeps her song meanings open to listener interpretation, "Bliss" is generally believed to touch upon themes of self-acceptance and spiritual exploration.
- The lyrics discuss the complexities of recognizing and accepting one's bliss, with growing "closer to closure" being one of the recurring lines.
- The music and lyrics combine to deliver an intense emotional experience, which is a signature element of many Tori Amos songs.
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Music Style and StructureLike much of Amos' work, "Bliss" heavily features piano, with Amos playing a Bösendorfer. The song also prominently includes electronic and rock elements.
- The song is structured in a standard verse-chorus form, but it features a unique bridge which consists of a vocalized melody with no lyrics.
- Amos' unique vocal stylings, combined with the dramatic tonal shifts in the music, help distinguish "Bliss" as a standout track on the "To Venus and Back" album.
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Live Performances and Reception"Bliss" quickly became a staple in Amos' live shows and was performed frequently during her concerts in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- The song continues to be well-received by fans and is commonly viewed as a standout track from the "To Venus and Back" album.
- Critics have praised the song for its evocative lyricism and emotional rawness, highlighting the artist's talent for exposing human vulnerabilities.
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