Cross Bones Style
Cat Power
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Oh how time flies With crystal clear eyes And cold as coal When you're ending with diamond eyes Oh come child In a crossbones style Oh come child Come and rescue me 'Cause you have seen some Unbelievable things Hater I have your diamonds and still 'Cause you have seen some unbelievable things Hater I have your diamonds Oh come child In a crossbones style Oh come child Come rescue me 'Cause you have seen some Unbelievable things Hater I have your diamonds and still So still Oh how time flies With crystal clear eyes And cold as coal When you're ending with diamond eyes Oh come child In a crossbones style Oh come child Come and rescue me 'Cause you have seen some Unbelievable things
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Written by: Chan Marshall
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Cross Bones Style" is a song composed by Cat Power, also known as Chan Marshall. It's the fourth track on her fourth album "Moon Pix".
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InspirationThe song was allegedly inspired by a nightmare Chan had while she was staying in a farmhouse. It is believed that this nightmare also led to the creation of other songs on the "Moon Pix" album.
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Musicians FeaturedThe recording of the song involved some well-recognized musicians such as Mick Turner and Jim White who are members of the band "Dirty Three".
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Release and Reception"Cross Bones Style" was released on September 22, 1998, and received critical acclaim for its experimental approach and Chan Marshall's unique vocal delivery.
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Music and LyricsThe song comprises an ominous guitar riff that is layered with Marshall’s haunting vocals. Her lyrics often touch on themes of melancholy, loneliness, existentialism, which can be seen in this song too.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Cross Bones Style" features repetitive clips of Marshall dancing and singing in an introspective mood. It was directed by Brett Vapnek.
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Live PerformancesDespite her known stage fright, Marshall has performed this song live several times often displaying her own unique take each time.
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Film Placement"Cross Bones Style" has been used in the film 'Wayward Cloud' by renowned Taiwanese director Tsai Ming-liang.
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Trance ChoreographyUnusually, the song has been adopted by many in the dance and performance art community, with the repetitive music and haunting lyrics lending themselves to trance-dance routines.
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Critics RatingsNME magazine named "Cross Bones Style" as one of the '50 Most Explosive Choruses'. It is often praised for its minimalist composition and emotional lyrics.
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