The Passion of Lovers
Bauhaus
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She had nut painted arms That were hers to keep And in her fear She sought cracked pleasures The passion of lovers is for death said she Licked her lips And turned to feather And as I watched from underneath I came aware of all that she keep The little foxes so safe and sound They were not dead They'd gone to ground The passion of lovers is for death said she The passion of lovers is for death The passion of lovers is for death said she The passion of lovers is for death She breaks her heart Just a little too much And her jokes attract the lucky bad type As she dips and wails And slips her banshee smile She gets the better of the bigger to the letter The passion of lovers is for death said she The passion of lovers is for death The passion of lovers is for death said she The passion of lovers is for death The passion of lovers is for death said she The passion of lovers is for death The passion of lovers is for death said she
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Written by: DANIEL GASTON ASH, DAVID JAY, KEVIN HASKINS, PETER JOHN MURPHY
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10 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"The Passion of Lovers" is a song by the English post-punk band, Bauhaus.
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Album InformationIt is a track on their 1981 album, "Mask," which is the band's second studio album.
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Musical StyleBauhaus is known for pioneering the gothic music genre, and "The Passion of Lovers" is a prime example of this style with its dark undertones and emotive lyrics.
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Composer and SongwriterThe song, in line with much of Bauhaus' discography, was written by all four members of the band: Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins.
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InstrumentationThe song stands out for its use of diverse instruments, including the synthesizer and bass, which, combined with Peter Murphy's haunting vocals, lend the track a unique sound.
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Release"The Passion of Lovers" was released as a single in 1981, apart from the album, and saw some success, particularly within the UK Indie music scene.
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Music VideoLike many of Bauhaus' songs, "The Passion of Lovers" was accompanied by a music video, which reflected the song's gothic aesthetics and featured the band performing in a cinema-like setting.
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InfluencesBauhaus, and in turn, songs like "The Passion of Lovers," were highly influenced by glam rock, punk, dub, and art rock, which is evident in the experimental nature of the sound and lyrics.
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ReceptionEven though Bauhaus did not achieve huge commercial success, they garnered a significant cult following, with "The Passion of Lovers" being one of their most popular and enduring tracks.
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LegacySince its release, "The Passion of Lovers" has had a lasting impact on the post-punk and gothic rock genres, inspiring numerous bands and artists.
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