Outdoor Miner
Wire
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No blind spots in the leopard's eyes Can only help to jeopardize The lives of lambs, the shepherd cries An outdoor life for a silverfish Eternal dust less ticklish Than the clean room, a house guest's wish He lies on his side, is he trying to hide? In fact it's the earth, which he's known since birth Face worker, a serpentine miner A roof falls, an under liner Of leaf structure, the egg timer
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Written by: COLIN JOHN NEWMAN, GRAHAM LEWIS
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Outdoor Miner" is a song by English rock band Wire from their 1978 album, "Chairs Missing."
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BackgroundListed as track number 7 from Chairs Missing, the song is considered one of the most pop-oriented songs by Wire despite the album being generally post-punk.
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Extended VersionThere is an extended version of the song which became Wire's most successful single, reaching number 51 in the UK Singles Chart in 1979.
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Song InterpretationInterestingly, the song's lyrics were inspired by the serpentine leaf miner, an insect that is a common pest of serpentine trees. This makes the track unique amongst rock songs as it might be interpreted as a song about nature and ecology.
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Musical StructureUnlike many of Wire's other songs, "Outdoor Miner" is characterized by its catchy melody and delicate piano line, making it uncharacteristically soft and accessible.
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Cover VersionsThe track has been covered by many other bands and artists such as Flying Saucer Attack, Lush, and many more.
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InfluenceThe song stands as a testament to Wire's influence on genres like indie rock and britpop, despite not having achieved massive commercial success.
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DescentThe single version descends into an instrumental passage led by a piano, bringing a serene and peaceful atmospheric vibe unlike most punk songs.
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ReissueThe song was released as part of a remastered version of the album in 2018, marking the 40th anniversary of the album's release.
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VideoA music video for the song is available which includes a series of surrealistic images.
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