Hounds of Love
Kate Bush
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It's in the trees It's coming When I was a child Running in the night Afraid of what might be Hiding in the dark Hiding in the street And of what was following me Now hounds of love are hunting I've always been a coward And I don't know what's good for me Here I go It's coming for me through the trees Help me someone Help me please Take my shoes off And throw them in the lake And I'll be Two steps on the water I found a fox Caught by dogs He let me take him in my hands His little heart It beats so fast And I'm ashamed of running away From nothing real I just can't deal with this But I'm still afraid to be there Among your hounds of love And feel your arms surround me I've always been a coward And never know what's good for me Oh here I go Don't let me go Hold me down It's coming for me through the trees Help me darling Help me please Take my shoes off And throw them in the lake And I'll be Two steps on the water I don't know what's good for me I don't know what's good for me I need your love love love love love yeah Your love Take your shoes off And throw them in the lake Do you know what I really need? Do you know what I really need? I need love love love love love yeah
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Written by: Kate Bush
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9 facts about this song
Production and Release"Hounds of Love" was released in 1985 as part of the album with the same name by Kate Bush. The song was later issued as a single in 1986.
- This song was produced by Kate Bush herself, marking her evolution as a producer.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hounds of Love" was directed by Kate Bush herself, pregnant with her first child at the time.
- This video is somewhat abstract and open-ended, raising questions about its story and meaning.
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Song Composition"Hounds of Love" is one of Bush's most popular tracks, known for its innovation, passion, and complex rhythm structure.
- It's also noted for its use of vocal harmonies and percussive chants.
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Album SuccessThe album "Hounds of Love" is considered Bush's masterpiece, reaching No. 1 on the UK album chart and No.30 on the US Billboard 200.
- The title track was an essential element of the album's success.
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Song MeaningWhile the song's lyrics are somewhat ambiguous, they involve running away from something feared.
- Some believe the "hounds" in the song represent Bush's questions about love and fear of commitment.
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Cover VersionsThe Futureheads, an English indie rock band, covered "Hounds of Love" in 2005, making it a hit on the UK Singles Chart.
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Awards and Accolades"Hounds of Love" has been recognized as a key track in British pop music.
- In 2005, the NME (New Musical Express) placed the song at No. 63 in its list of the Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Live PerformancesAs part of her stage show "Before the Dawn" in 2014, Kate performed "Hounds of Love", marking it as her comeback to the stage after a 35-year absence.
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Cultural InfluenceThe music of "Hounds of Love" has been appropriated for many TV shows, movies, advertisements, and even sports events.
- Its influence can still be seen today, resonating in the works of many contemporary artists.
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