The Art Teacher
Rufus Wainwright
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There I was in uniform Looking at the art teacher I was just a girl then; Never have I loved since then He was not that much older than I was He had taken our class to the Metropolitan Museum He asked us what our favorite work of art was, But never could I tell it was him Oh, I wish I could tell him -- Oh, I wish I could have told him I looked at the Rubens and Rembrandts I liked the John Singer Sargents He told me he liked Turner Never have I turned since then No, never have I turned to any other man All this having been said, I married an executive company head All this having been done, a Turner - I own one Here I am in this uniformish, pant-suit sort of thing, Thinking of the art teacher I was just a girl then; Never have I loved since then No, never have I loved any other man
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Written by: RUFUS WAINWRIGHT
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15 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundRufus Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter and composer who belongs to a famous musical family. His parents and sister are all accomplished musicians.
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Album History"The Art Teacher" is one of the songs from his fourth studio album called "Want Two," released in 2004.
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Subject MatterThe song tells a story of an old woman reminiscing about her grade-school art teacher and what could have been if she had pursued her youthful attraction.
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics are carefully constructed and they unfold more like a ballad or a mini-drama than a traditional song.
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Musical ArrangementUnlike many of Wainwright's compositions, which typically feature opulent orchestration, "The Art Teacher" is performed only with Wainwright playing piano and singing.
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Genre Classification"The Art Teacher" belongs to the genres Pop and Baroque Pop, which are often characterized by intricate melodies and heavy instrumentation.
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Performance AppreciationOne of Wainwright's most beloved songs amongst fans, "The Art Teacher" has become a performance standout, praised for its emotional depth and lyrical complexity.
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Video InterpretationAn animated music video has been produced for the song, providing a visual interpretation that mirrors the song's narrative.
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VocalsThe expressiveness of Wainwright's voice is often noted in performances of this song, adding to the storytelling element.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have lauded "The Art Teacher" for its introspective nature and Wainwright's powerful performance.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song addresses themes of unrequited love, longing, and melancholy with a unique and deeply personal breadth and depth.
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Inspiration"The Art Teacher" is thought to be inspired by Wainwright's own experiences or interpretations from the past.
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InfluencesWainwright's diverse influences, including pop, folk, opera and more, can be detected in the tone and style of "The Art Teacher".
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Live PerformanceThe song has been a prominent feature in Rufus Wainwright's live shows and it is well-loved by fans.
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LGBTQ+ RepresentationRufus Wainwright, being openly gay, is lauded in the LGBTQ+ community and "The Art Teacher", even though it presents a heterosexual narrative, is considered part of the rare openly gay discography in the music industry.
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