Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day
Jethro Tull
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Meanwhile back in the year one When you belonged to no one You didn't stand a chance, son If your pants were undone 'Cause you were bred, for humanity And sold to society One day you'll wake up, in the present day A million generations removed from expectations Of being who you really want to be Skating away, skating away, skating away On the thin ice of the new day So as you push off from the shore Won't you turn your head once more And make your peace with everyone For those who choose to stay Will live just one more day To do the things they should've done And as you cross the wilderness Spinning in your emptiness If you have to, pray Looking for a sign, that the universal minds Has written you into the passion play Skating away, skating away, skating away On the thin ice of the new day And as you cross the circle line Well, the ice wall creaks behind You're a rabbit on the run And the silver splinters fly In the corner of your eye Shining in the setting sun Well, do you ever get the feeling That the story's too damn real And in the present tense? Or that everybody's on the stage And it seems like you're the only Person sitting in the audience? Skating away, skating away, skating away On the thin ice of the new day Skating away, skating away, skating away
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10 facts about this song
General Fact"Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day" is a song by British rock band Jethro Tull, from their 1974 album War Child.
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Album FactThe album War Child was originally intended to be a soundtrack for a film project that was eventually scrapped, but the band decided to release the music anyway as a standalone album.
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Song RecognitionDespite never being released as a single, "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day" has become one of Jethro Tull's most popular songs and is often performed at their concerts.
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Writing FactThe song was written by Jethro Tull's frontman, Ian Anderson, who is also known for his unique and distinctive flute playing.
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Inspiration FactIan Anderson has stated that the song's title and lyrics were inspired by the idea of a new day dawning and the potential dangers that can come with change.
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Music FactThe song features an acoustic guitar riff and a midtempo beat, creating an almost folky sound that contrasts with some of the heavier, more progressive rock tracks on the War Child album.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day" touch on themes of change, potential danger and the uncertainty of the future, which can be interpreted both on a personal and societal level.
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Song’s JourneyAlthough it was originally performed live in concerts ahead of the album’s release, the studio version of the song premiered on the War Child album.
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Tribute FactThe song was covered by Canadian band Crash Test Dummies for their 2001 album "I Don't Care That You Don't Mind".
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Live Performance FactThis song was first performed live on 23rd January 1972, almost three years before its official release on the War Child album.
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