Vampire Racecourse
The Sleepy Jackson
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You're so cold that you don't even know it Your love is so cold, you're frozen in love yeah Your house has got one foot in the graveyard You're dead alone. your dead alone You're so cold that you won't even know it Your love is so cold your frozen in love yeah You're family's got one foot in the graveyard Your dead alone. your dead alone These roads they sing like bats i know Their eyes are tightly sewn, like some preists i know Oh yeah Wildcat regime it's always back in scene I know i was only seventeen I lost an eye it was caught in the graveyard Your dead alone What you want Is this what you want Oh yeah Is this what you want Is this wat you want Oh come on Is it what you want Is it what you want Is it wat you want What you want
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Written by: LUKE STEELE
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Vampire Racecourse" is a song by The Sleepy Jackson. It was released in 2003 as the second single from their debut album "Lovers."
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Music GenreThe Sleepy Jackson is known for its alternative rock genre. "Vampire Racecourse" falls under the same genre, and borrows stylistic elements from psychedelia, folk, and pop.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being popular among critics, "Vampire Race Course" did not make a huge splash on the charts. It peaked at No. 50 in the Australian Singles Chart.
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Album BackgroundThe Sleepy Jackson's debut album "Lovers," from which "Vampire Racecourse" is taken, was shortlisted for the 2003 Australian Music Prize.
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Music Composition"Vampire Racecourse" is known for its upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies. The song features an infectious guitar riff reminiscent of 60s psychedelia.
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Band SizeThe Sleepy Jackson has had fluctuating members throughout the years, but at the time of "Lovers" the band primarily consisted of songwriter and front-man Luke Steele, Justin Burford, and Paul 'Critter' Debrincat.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Vampire Racecourse" is equally as quirky as the song. It depicts the band performing in a peculiar, fantasy-like narrative filled with unconventional characters.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Vampire Racecourse" depict a night out in the town, accompanied by a rapid succession of images and abstract scenarios creating a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere.
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Critical AcclaimThe song was hailed by critics for its playful tone and unique arrangement, further solidifying The Sleepy Jackson's reputation for unconventional songwriting.
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Live Performances"Vampire Racecourse" was a staple during live performances by the band during their tours following the release of "Lovers."
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Luke Steele's SongwritingFrontman Luke Steele has been praised for his songwriting on "Vampire Racecourse". His ability to incorporate a variety of instruments and influences into the song showcases the band's versatility and originality.
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Current Status of the BandThe Sleepy Jackson went on to release another album after "Lovers" but has been relatively inactive in recent years. Luke Steele, however, has gained acclaim as one half of the electronic music duo Empire of the Sun.
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