Cemetery
Silverchair
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Need a change Not to imitate But to irritate All the ones who hate I may be late Always seem to get the wrong date well I Guess it's fate I live in a cemetery Full of good will and integrity you see I have no specialty Here's your warning, I'll give you click click boom I live in a cemetery I need a change Not to imitate But to irritate I live in a cemetery I need a change Not to imitate But to irritate I live in a cemetery I need a change Not to imitate But to irritate I live in a cemetery I need a change Not to imitate But to irritate I live in a cemetery I need a change Not to imitate But to irritate I live in a cemetery
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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS
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12 facts about this song
Musical StyleThe song "Cemetery" is a mix of heavy metal and grunge, which were popular music genres in the mid-90s.
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Album"Cemetery" is a single from Silverchair's second studio album, known as "Freak Show."
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PopularityIn the year it was released (1997), "Cemetery" reached number five on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
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Creative InfluenceSilverchair's lead singer, Daniel Johns, was only 17 when "Cemetery" was written, encompassing the raw emotions of adolescence in its lyrics.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics describe existential dread and emotional alienation, drifting away from the angrier themes commonly found in their debut album "Frogstomp."
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Musical Recognition"Cemetery" earned the band a nomination for "Single of the Year" at the Australian ARIA Music Awards in 1997.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cemetery" is in black and white, featuring the band playing in a desolate, snow-covered landscape. It was directed by Gerald Casale of the band Devo.
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Band Evolution"Cemetery" reflects Silverchair's early career evolution as they began to mature in their musical style, moving towards more complex and nuanced songwriting.
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Musical ComponentsThe song features distinctive guitar riffs and brooding vocals, adding to the melancholic ambiance that the title "Cemetery" suggests.
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Live Performances"Cemetery" was performed frequently during the band's concerts in the late 1990s and is considered one of their most memorable songs.
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Cover ArtThe artwork for the single release features a rubber duck in a birdcage, an image consistent with the album's overall theme, which revolved around the idea of freak shows and circuses.
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Song DurationThe track has a duration of 4 minutes and 3 seconds, in line with the typical lengths of mid-90s rock songs.
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