The Sphinx
Amanda Lear
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I wish I could be like the king Who said to his people: my friends This is now the end If we loose the battle We shall live forever. The people of the sun will remember this day And give us immortality Long after I've gone Long after the sun. I want to be like this king But I can't stand the pain My friends And I keep looking for all the faces I had Before the world began. I've only know desire and my poor soul will burn Into eternal fire And I can't even cry A sphinx can never cry. I am standing in the sun I wish that I could be A silent sphinx eternally. I don't want any past Only want things which cannot last And I can't even cry Through God knows how I try A sphinx can never cry And sphinxes never die. I'm famous or am I infamous ? It doesn't matter much any more Phony words of love or painfully truth I've heard it all before Appraisal or critics and even politics A conversation piece A woman or a priest It's all a point of view. I am standing in the sun
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Written by: ANTON MONN
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14 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundAmanda Lear is a French singer, painter, and television presenter from British and Asian ancestry. She was a fashion model in the mid-1960s and muse to Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí. She started her music career in the 1970s.
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Song Appearance"The Sphinx" is a song released in 1978. It is featured in Amanda Lear's second studio album titled "Sweet Revenge."
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Album Performance"Sweet Revenge" ranks as Lear's best-selling album. It was a commercial success, reaching the Top 10 in several European countries.
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Spiritual ThemesThe song "The Sphinx" features themes of divination, inscrutability, and the mysteries of the future. As such, it reflects Amanda Lear's known interest in mysticism and the occult.
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Absence of Official Music VideoDespite being one of Amanda Lear's popular songs, "The Sphinx" does not have an official music video.
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Song PerformanceAmanda Lear has performed "The Sphinx" live on many occasions, and this song remains one of her best-known hits.
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Song Identity"The Sphinx" is known for its sphinx-like mystery and engaging rhythm. It has been viewed as a representation of Amanda Lear's enigmatic personality.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe lyrics of "The Sphinx" have been widely discussed and analyzed for their depth and mystery, resonating with Amanda's fascination with ancient Egyptian culture.
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Single Release"The Sphinx" was also released as a single in 1978, with the B-side featuring the song 'Hollywood Flashback."
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Cover VersionsThe song "The Sphinx" has been covered by a few artists over the years, confirming its enduring appeal among fans of Amanda Lear's music.
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LegacyNearly 40 years later, "The Sphinx" continues to be played in nightclubs and featured in the repertoires of cabarets and other performers around the world.
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Chart Performance"The Sphinx" achieved good commercial success. Particularly, it reached number 12 on the German Singles Chart in 1978.
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Songwriters"The Sphinx" was written by Anthony Monn and Amanda Lear. Monn was a frequent collaborator of Lear's, producing most of her 1970s recordings.
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Use in Media"The Sphinx" was famously used in the soundtrack of the 1978 film "Jackpot," solidifying its place in popular culture.
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