Lucretia My Reflection
The Sisters of Mercy
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I hear the roar of a big machine Two worlds and in between Hot metal and methedrine I hear empire down I hear empire down I hear the roar of a big machine Two worlds and in between Love lost, fire at will Dum-dum bullets and shoot to kill, I hear Dive, bombers, and Empire down Empire down I hear the sons of the city and dispossessed Get down, get undressed Get pretty but you and me, We got the kingdom, we got the key We got the empire, now as then, We don't doubt, we don't take direction, Lucretia, my reflection, dance the ghost with me We look hard We look through We look hard to see for real Such things I hear, they don't make sense I don't see much evidence I don't feel. I don't feel. I don't Feel A long train held up by page on page A hard reign held up by rage Once a railroad Now it's done I hear the roar of a big machine Two worlds and in between Hot metal and methedrine I hear empire down We got the empire, now as then, We don't doubt, we don't take reflection, Lucretia, my direction, dance the ghost with me
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Written by: Andrew Taylor
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11 facts about this song
Song ArtistThe song "Lucretia My Reflection" is by a band called The Sisters of Mercy. They are an English gothic rock band formed in Leeds in 1980.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Lucretia My Reflection" was released in 1988 and was one of the iconic hits of the band in the 80s.
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Album DetailsIt is included in their second studio album "Floodland." The album marked a departure from the band's early post-punk sound and incorporated more synthesized and programmed elements.
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GenreStylistically, "Lucretia My Reflection" is categorized under the 'Goth Rock' genre. The Sisters of Mercy is known as one of the pioneering acts in this genre.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 20 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the charts for 8 weeks.
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InspirationThe song is said to reflect the character Lucretia, inspired by the historical figure Lucretia who was a noblewoman in ancient Rome. It's believed that her tragic fate contributed to the overthrow of the Roman monarchy and the establishment of the Roman Republic.
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Andrew Eldritch's PerspectiveAs per the band's vocalist, Andrew Eldritch, the song was about the enduring nature of power, not specifically tied to any historical context. He called it a song about "playing with power" and stated that Lucretia is the "avatar of a certain kind of corruption.
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Music VideoThe music video was shot in Hamburg and shows the singer, Andrew Eldritch, on a dock performing the song with a hurricane lamp.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many bands and artists have covered "Lucretia My Reflection," demonstrating the song's enduring appeal in the rock music community. These artists include Deathstars, Faun, and Black Light Burns.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band’s sporadic touring schedule and lack of new material, "Lucretia My Reflection" continues to be a regular feature in their live sets, often used as the show opener.
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LegacyDecades after its release, "Lucretia My Reflection” continues to enjoy popularity and receive airplay, testifying to its lasting impact on the Goth Rock genre. It is also listed in many 'greatest songs' charts of the genre.
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