The Cutter

Echo & the Bunnymen

About The Cutter

"The Cutter" is a single released by the band Echo & the Bunnymen in 1983. It is the second single released from their 1983 Porcupine album.


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Who's on the seventh floor 
Brewing alternatives 
What's in the bottom drawer 
Waiting for things to give 

Spare us the cutter 
Spare us the cutter 
Couldn't cut the mustard 

Conquering myself 
Until I see another hurdle approaching 
Say we can, say we will 
Not just another drop in the ocean 

Come to the free for all 
With seven tapered knives 
Some of them six feet tall 
We will escape our lives 

Spare us the cutter 
Spare us the cutter 
Couldn't cut the mustard 

Conquering myself 
Until I see another hurdle approaching 
Say we can, say we will 
Not just another drop in the ocean 

Am I the happy loss 
Will I still recoil 
When the skin is lost 
Am I the worthy cross 
Will I still be soiled 
When the dirt is off 

Conquering myself 
Until I see another hurdle approaching 
Say we can, say we will 
Not just another drop in the ocean 
Ocean 

Watch the fingers close 
When the hands are cold 

Am I the happy loss 
Will I still recoil 
When the skin is lost 
Am I the worthy cross 
Will I still be soiled 
When the dirt is off 

Am I the happy loss 
Will I still be soiled 
When the dirt is off

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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »

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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETER LOUIS VINCENT DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"The Cutter" is a song by the British rock band Echo & the Bunnymen. It was released as a single in 1983 and included on their album "Porcupine".
Song Performance
The song is one of Echo & the Bunnymen's biggest hits, reaching number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
Notable Influence
The song's success helped pull Echo & the Bunnymen into mainstream attention in the UK.
Song Composition
"The Cutter" is notable for its high-pitched guitar tuning, Eastern influenced strings, and a strikingly powerful vocal performance from frontman Ian McCulloch.
Live Performances
Despite being over three decades old, "The Cutter" remains a favorite that is often performed at Echo & the Bunnymen concerts.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics are sometimes perceived as being complex and shrouded in metaphor, typical of the band's early textured and atmospheric style.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "The Cutter" has been covered by several bands – demonstrating its enduring influence on alternative rock genre.
Music Video
The music video for the song showcases the band's love for unusual, surreal, and evocative imagery.
Acclaim
In 2009, NME Magazine placed "The Cutter" at number 37 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.
Title Reference
Though it's never clearly stated what the 'cutter' in the titular song actually refers to, it adds to the overall enigmatic nature of the song.
Band Recognition
The song is recognized as one of Echo & the Bunnymen's signature songs and a classic of the post-punk era.
Musical Style
"The Cutter" is a fusion of post-punk with 60s pop influences, demonstrating Echo & the Bunnymen's ability to evolve their sound.

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