If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You

Super Furry Animals

About If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You

"If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You" is the fourth single, and the last to be taken from the album Fuzzy Logic, by Super Furry Animals. It reached #18 on the UK Singles Chart on its release in September 1996. The packaging of the single features a quote in Welsh, 'Bydded Mae sawl ffordd i gael Wil i'w wely', which roughly translates into English as 'There's more than one way to get Will to bed'. B-side "(Nid) Hon Yw'r Gân Sy'n Mynd I Achub Yr Iaith" translates in English as "This Is (Not) The Song That Will Save The Welsh Language" "The Man Don't Give a Fuck" was originally intended to be released as a B-side on the "If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You" single, however Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen refused to clear a sample of the track "Show Biz Kids" which features prominently on the track and it was replaced by "Guacamole".  


Year:
1996
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If you don't want me to destroy you
Take a leaf out of my book
Turn it 'round and have a look

Because I don't want you to destroy me
I'll commit myself to be
In and out of every tree

Gravity
You just hold me down so quietly
You just hold me back

When the insects fly all around you
Do you reach and aim a hit
Or do you lie around a bit?

And when the animals gather 'round you
Do you ask them for the time
Or do you run away and whine?

Gravity
You just hold me down so quietly
You just hold me back

Gravity
You just hold me down so quietly
You just pull me down to Earth

Let me go into the depths of your infinity
I can sense your presence in the vicinity

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Super Furry Animals

Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band that lean towards psychedelic rock and electronic experimentation. Since their formation in Cardiff, Wales in 1993, the band has consisted of Gruff Rhys (lead vocals, guitar), Huw Bunford (lead guitar, vocals), Guto Pryce (bass guitar), Cian Ciaran (keyboards, synthesisers, various electronics, occasional guitar, vocals) and Dafydd Ieuan (drums, vocals). Actor Rhys Ifans is also a former member. The band are part of the Cardiff music scene. more »

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Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD

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12 facts about this song

Band Bio
Super Furry Animals is a Welsh rock band that formed in Cardiff in 1993. The band are known for their eclectic style and experimental sound.
Songkicks Classification
The song "If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You" is from their debut album, Fuzzy Logic, which was released in 1996.
Song Writing
This song was written by the band members themselves. The lyric talks about the push and pull of relationships and the demands they can place on individuals.
Music Genre
The song falls under various genres ranging from alternative rock, indie rock to neo-psychedelia.
CD Single
"If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You" was released as a CD single and 7" vinyl one by Creation Records in September 1996.
Chart Performance
According to Official Charts Company, the song reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Content
The song's lyrics depict a romantic story with a twist, telling the tale of someone threatening to destroy their partner if they don't want them.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Daf Palfrey, features the band performing the song whilst being watched by a robot.
B-Sides
The B-sides to the single were "Guacamole" and "Frisbee."
Liner Notes
In the liner notes of the album's 20th anniversary reissue, the band members revealed that the song almost didn't make it onto Fuzzy Logic.
Album Performance
Fuzzy Logic, the album "If You Don't Want Me to Destroy You" comes from, was a critical success and established the band's reputation for combining a wide range of musical genres.
Band's Signature
According to critics, the song is an example of Super Furry Animals' signature mix of catchy melodies and offbeat lyrics.

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