Israel
Siouxsie and the Banshees
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Little orphans in the snow With nowhere to call a home Start their singing, singing Waiting through the summertime To thaw your hearts in wintertime That's why they're singing, singing Waiting for a sign to turn blood into wine The sweet taste in your mouth, turned bitter in its glass Israel, in Israel Israel, in Israel Shattered fragments of the past Meet in veins on the stained glass Like the lifeline in your palm Red and green reflects the scene Of a long forgotten dream There were princes and there were kings Now hidden in disguise, cheap wrappings of lies Keep your hearts alive with a song from inside Even though we're all alone We are never on our own when we're singing, singing Home, home There's a man who's looking in And he smiles a toothless grin Because he's singing, singing See some people shine with glee But their song is jealousy Their hate is clanging, maddening In Israel, will they sing Happy Noel In Israel, in Israel Israel, in Israel In Israel, will they sing Happy Noel
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Written by: Susan Ballion, Steven Severin, Peter Clarke, John McGeoch
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Israel" by Siouxsie and the Banshees falls under the genre of Post-Punk, Gothic Rock and New Wave.
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Release DateThe single was released in November 1980.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Polydor record label in the UK.
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SongwritersSiouxsie Sioux (real name Susan Ballion) and Steven Severin were the credited songwriters for "Israel."
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Song CompositionA unique fact about "Israel" includes its layered instrumentation with a heavy percussion backbone, varied guitar textures, and Siouxsie Sioux’s distinctive, soaring vocals.
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Chart PerformanceAfter its release, "Israel" peaked at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album InclusionAlthough released mainly as a standalone single, "Israel" was subsequently included in the compilation album "Once Upon a Time: The Singles", which was the first singles compilation by the band.
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Cover DesignThe cover art of the "Israel" single was designed by Rob O’Connor, a well-renowned album cover designer.
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Conception of the SongThe song was conceived and recorded during Siouxsie and the Banshees' stay in the country of Israel for some performances.
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Reissues"Israel" has seen several reissues since its initial release, including on the 2005 remastered version of the "Juju" album, despite not being part of the original album release.
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Cultural ImpactOver time, "Israel" has gained iconic status among Siouxsie and the Banshees' work, often cited for its haunting, ethereal sound and powerful lyrics.
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