The Seduction of Kansas
Priests
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Bloodthirsty cherub choir From the cornfields you sing to me All to the farmhouse born Majestic Kansan progeny Senator, news anchor Superman, and Dorothy All of the Sunday dress mothers Caress your face and say It’s the last picture show, All the cowboys they get ready For a drawn out charismatic parody Of what a country thought it used to be Ciphers of the state Saw the summer of mercy Wichita linemen In the stadium they’re screaming “It's you, I'm the one who loves you It's true, I'm the one who loves you It's you, I'm the one who loves you I'm the one, I'm the one Yeah, I'm the one, I'm the one I'm the one, I'm the one” White Castle, Pizza Hut And even Applebee’s Before the Koch brothers The first airplane factory Skywards, always looking, What’s that bellwether indicating? All of the Sunday dress mothers Caress your face and say “It's you, I'm the one who loves you It's true, I'm the one who loves you It's you, I'm the one who loves you I'm the one, I'm the one Yeah, I'm the one It's true, I'm the one who loves you I'm the one Yeah, I'm the one It's true It's true”
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Written by: Katie Alice Greer, Daniele Daniele, G.L. Jaguar
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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13 facts about this song
Background Information"The Seduction of Kansas" is a song by the American band "Priests." The band is known for their blend of punk, post-punk, and rock styles.
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Release DateThe song was released on April 5, 2019, as part of their album also titled "The Seduction of Kansas."
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Music InspirationThe song, as well as the entire album, is heavily inspired by the politically liberal views of the band members.
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Album ThemeThe album, and notably the song "The Seduction of Kansas," is intended as a response to the political climate in the United States, particularly following the 2016 election.
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Song TitleThe song's title was taken from the book "What's the Matter with Kansas?" by Thomas Frank, which explores the rise of conservative politics in the state of Kansas.
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Musical Style"The Seduction of Kansas" has elements of electronic music combined with punk influences, showcasing the band's ability to blend different musical styles.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song touch on the themes of capitalism, conservatism, and the concept of American identity.
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Critical Reception"The Seduction of Kansas" was largely well-received by critics, with many praising its thought-provoking lyrics and unique sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Seduction of Kansas" is stark and visually compelling, featuring the band members set against a variety of American backdrops.
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Live PerformancesThe band often uses the song as a centerpiece in their live performances due to its energetic rhythm and engaging lyrics.
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Album ArtworkThe album artwork for "The Seduction of Kansas" is a distorted, vibrant image of wheat fields—a nod to the Kansas landscape and the song's inspiration.
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Band Members' ViewsThe band members have expressed that "The Seduction of Kansas" and the album as a whole was their attempt to grapple with their frustrations and concerns about the direction of American politics.
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Song InfluenceThe song has been recognized as a significant work within the indie rock and punk rock scenes, influencing other bands and musicians within these genres.
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