Dorothy at Forty
Cursive
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Dorothy, I know you've had amazing dreams We can't go chasing down each golden street Each and every rainbow, each passion, each unattainable goal We're not in dreamland anymore Dorothy, it seems you'll never understand This here land is everything we have Every sweat-stained collar, every dollar, Every bent and bloodied spur We're not the kids that we once were We can't be the adults we want to be Dreams are all you have, dreams have held you back Dreamers never live, only dream of it Dream cars, dream houses, dream jobs, dream spouses Dreams of tornadoes, cities of emerald And I know we swore we'd make more of ourselves But this plot is literally our lot in life. American dreams pollute our cities Our piece of the pie can't fill our bellies (More!) More square inches (More!) Picket fences (More!) Clothes on the line (More!) Naps at noontime More of our fair share More of our birthright More of what we're owed More... Paid vacation (More!) Entertainment (More!) Compensation (More!) Gratuitous gratification Dorothy, wake up, Dorothy, wake up Dorothy, wake up, it's time for work
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Written by: Clint Frederick Schnase, Matthew Ryan Maginn, Ted James Stevens, Tim Kasher
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Dorothy at Forty" is a song by the American indie rock band, 'Cursive.' The band originated in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1995.
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Album PlacementThis song is from their 2006 album, "Happy Hollow." The album is the band's fifth studio album.
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Concept Album"Happy Hollow" is a concept album with themes revolving around religion, the nature of happiness, and the decline of middle America. "Dorothy at Forty" is among the songs that echo these themes.
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Musical StyleCursive’s music style can be categorised under post-hardcore, art punk, indie rock, and emo, which is evident in "Dorothy at Forty."
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LyricsThe song explores the realities of aging, a departure from childhood beliefs, and disillusionment. The title character Dorothy is thought to be a reference to the character from The Wizard of Oz, symbolizing a loss of innocence.
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Song Structure"Dorothy at Forty" features intricate guitar work, introspective lyrics, and diverse instrumentation, including the use of a trombone and trumpet.
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Promotional Single"Dorothy at Forty" was released as the first single from "Happy Hollow" and was used to promote the album.
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Music VideoThere's a music video available for "Dorothy at Forty" that was directed by Michael Grodner. It has an abstract, dreamy aesthetic that complements the song.
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Band MembersThe song features the distinct vocals of lead singer Tim Kasher. Other notable contributions include Matt Maginn on bass, Clint Schnase on drums, and Ted Stevens on guitar and vocals.
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Critical ReceptionThe song and its parent album received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising its innovative sound and profound lyrics.
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