Gin Soaked Boy
The Divine Comedy
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I'm the darkness in the light I'm the leftness in the right I'm the rightness in the wrong I'm the shortness in the long I'm the goodness in the bad I'm the saneness in the mad I'm the sadness in the joy I'm the gin in the gin soaked boy The gin soaked boy I'm the ghost in the machine I'm the genius in the gene I'm the beauty in the beast I'm the sunset in the east I'm the ruby in the dust I'm the trust in the mistrust I'm the Trojan horse in Troy I'm the gin in the gin soaked boy The gin soaked boy I'm the tiger empty cage I'm the mystery's final page I'm the stranger's lonely glance I'm the hero's only chance I'm the undiscovered land I'm the single grain of sand I'm the Christmas morning toy I'm the gin in the gin soaked boy The gin soaked boy I'm the world you'll never see I'm the slave you'll never free I'm the truth you'll never know I'm the place you'll never go I'm the sound you'll never hear I'm the course you'll never steer I'm the will you'll not destroy I'm the gin in the gin soaked boy Yeah, the gin soaked boy I'm the half truth in the lie I'm the why not in the why I'm the last roll of the di I'm the old school in the tie I'm the spirit in the sky I'm the catcher in the rye I'm the twinkle in her eye I'm Jeff Goldblum in "The Fly" Well, who am I?
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Written by: NEIL HANNON
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Gin Soaked Boy" is a song by The Divine Comedy, a chamber pop band from Northern Ireland. The band is led by Neil Hannon, who is the primary songwriter, producer, and vocalist for the band.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on the band's fourth studio album, "Casanova," which was released in 1996. This album helped to establish the band's success, and many of its tracks including "Gin Soaked Boy" are fan favorites.
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Unique Lyrics"Gin Soaked Boy" is known for its unique, almost list-like lyrics that are filled with various metaphors. The metaphors range from everyday objects and locations to historical events and famous people.
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Song DurationUnlike most pop songs that average between three to five minutes, "Gin Soaked Boy" is relatively short, with a duration of just over two minutes.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often performed as the last song in The Divine Comedy's live sets, creating a climactic ending to their concerts. The energetic and catchy tune creates a lively atmosphere that the audience enjoys.
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InspirationsNeil Hannon has stated that the song was inspired by his love for list songs. He was particularly influenced by "Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3" by Ian Dury and the Blockheads.
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Musical StyleLike many of The Divine Comedy's songs, "Gin Soaked Boy" is heavily orchestrated, with numerous instruments used to create its distinct sound. This includes strings, brass, percussion, and more traditional rock instruments, demonstrating the band's chamber pop style.
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Commercial SuccessWhile "Gin Soaked Boy" was not released as a single and therefore did not chart, the album "Casanova" was successful, peaking at No. 7 in the UK Albums Chart.
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Fan Following"Gin Soaked Boy" is a fan favorite and is frequently mentioned in fan discussions and forums for its memorable lyrics and upbeat melody.
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Alternate VersionsThere are also alternate versions of the song, including a French version called "Garçon dans la Citron," which translates to "Boy in the Lemon." This version of the song shares the same music but features new lyrics in French.
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