Dylan & Caitlin
Manic Street Preachers
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The blank page awaits Love has deserted and made A fool and a drunk out of me My wishes no longer may breathe At home with this feeling again Love has deserted the pain The alcohol starts to sink in The drinking blends us to sin I never meant to believe in you It's so hard just surviving the truth Words don't cover the scars anymore The tears last longer than before Together the tenderness cries Together the tenderness cries In dreams I will be by your side In books, photographs and in voice In verse and metre and rhyme I'm sorry and I wish that I tried Dylan don't leave me behind Love has divided and died The beauty still shines in your eyes America corrupted and lied I never meant to believe in you It's so hard just surviving the truth Words don't cover the scars anymore The tears last longer than before Together the tenderness cries Together the tenderness cries I never meant to believe in you It's so hard just surviving the truth The words don't cover the scars anymore The tears last longer than before Together the tenderness cries Together the tenderness cries Together the tenderness cries Together the tenderness cries
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Written by: James Dean Bradfield, Nicholas Allen Jones, Sean Anthony Moore
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Dylan & Caitlin" is a song from the 13th studio album "Resistance Is Futile" by the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers.
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Contributors and ReleaseThe track, which was written by the band members, features the guest vocals of Welsh singer-songwriter The Anchoress, whose real name is Catherine Anne Davies. The song was released on March 2018.
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Song ThemeThe song paints a tumultuous picture of the relationship between the poet Dylan Thomas and his wife Caitlin Macnamara, embodying their passionate love and destructive arguments.
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Music Style"Dylan & Caitlin" differs from the band’s typical politically charged and angst-ridden tracks. It has a pop/rock style, with gentle, melodic elements and an indie rock essence.
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Lyrics EmbodimentThe lyric, "We had nothing but each other, just one shabby secret shared" beautifully captures the chaotic love between Dylan and Caitlin, who had a notably intense relationship.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe song draws its inspiration from a book "Under Milk Wood" by Dylan Thomas. Moreover, "Dylan & Caitlin" is aimed to be a counterpoint to "Tangled Up in Blue" by Bob Dylan, which is also a conversation between a couple.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its melody, lyrics, and the vocal performance of Manic Street Preachers and The Anchoress.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live by the band on several occasions, with Catherine Anne Davies joining them on stage to recreate the duet.
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Bassist and Lyricist's TakeAccording to Nicky Wire, the bassist and lyricist of the band, "Dylan & Caitlin" is a song about co-dependency at its most torturous and extremes.
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Video RepresentationThe official video for "Dylan & Caitlin" represents the duet in the studio setting, showing both the band and The Anchoress performing together.
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