Sanity
Killing Joke
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All across the scenes the statues crumble We cherished the seconds, counted the days And people move with lines across their faces Embracing each other with a smile For sanity's sake, sanity's sake, sanity's sake For sanity's sake, sanity's sake, sanity's sake We'll remember distant times and places We'll remember summer sun that yields Shed our bodies heart and soul for love's sake Civilizations wax and wane. innocence will fade away like Autumn Likewise the dream of youth, the task And we shall be at peace upon our parting With the thoughts of loved ones in our hearts For sanity's sake, sanity's sake, sanity's sake For sanity's sake, sanity's sake, sanity's sake So let the sunrise light up the distnat shores And we'll remember last days of Rome again.
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Written by: JEREMY COLEMAN, MATTHEW FERGUSON, PAUL VINCENT RAVEN, KEVIN WALKER
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11 facts about this song
Artist RelatedKilling Joke is widely recognized as one of the original progenitors of industrial rock music and has been named as an influence by bands such as Nirvana and Metallica.
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Song History"Sanity" was released in 1986 as part of Killing Joke's seventh studio album, "Brighter than a Thousand Suns."
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Song CompositionUnlike some of Killing Joke's earlier music, which is more aggressive and abrasive, "Sanity" has a more melodic and polished sound.
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Chart SuccessDespite its relatively polished nature, "Sanity" did not chart as well as some of their more raw, aggressive songs. It reached number 70 on the UK Singles Chart, their lowest ranking up to that point.
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Album Information"Brighter than a Thousand Suns", the album in which "Sanity" is included, is perhaps Killing Joke's most controversial album. The more melodic and polished sound was a departure from their traditional style, which irritated some long-time fans.
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Band HistoryThe band originally split in 1982, but came together again in 1985 to create the album featuring "Sanity."
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Sanity" seem to explore themes of mental decline, struggle and search for coherence which was a departure from their traditional politically fueled music.
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InstrumentationThe song features a mix of guitar and synthesizer, with the synthesizer playing a more prominent role than on many of Killing Joke's other songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sanity" features spectral and spooky visuals which are in stark contrast to the refined sound of the song. It reflects the band's stylistic shift during this period.
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Artist EvolutionThe more synthesized sound of "Sanity" is indicative of Killing Joke's shift in musical direction during the mid-80s, moving away from punk and towards a more dance-oriented sound.
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LegacyDespite the song’s lower chart ranking, "Sanity" remains one of Killing Joke's signature songs and is important in the band's discography for showing their willingness to experiment with different musical styles.
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