Terror Couple Kill Colonel
Bauhaus
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His eyes were heavy He carried a card One couple question The other discharged Terror couple kill colonel in his West German home Three shots from three feet Dragged himself to the phone Terror couple kill colonel Terror couple kill colonel And as he lay there Playing games with his pain He felt his choice of jobs Was such a mistake He could have been a doctor In a soft easy chair In stead he chose three stars A territorial affair Terror couple kill colonel Terror couple kill colonel In his West German home In his West German home In his West German home
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Written by: Daniel Gaston Ash, David Jay, Kevin Haskins, Peter John Murphy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Terror Couple Kill Colonel" is a track by English rock band Bauhaus, epitomizing the band's contribution to the post-punk and gothic rock genres.
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ReleaseThe song was originally released as a single in 1980, making it one of the early works in Bauhaus' career.
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InspirationThe song's title and lyrics are inspired by a news headline about a violent military incident, reflecting the band's interest in exploring darker, unsettling themes in their music.
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Live Performances"Terror Couple Kill Colonel" was a staple in Bauhaus' live setlists, demonstrating the popularity of the song with both the band members and their fans.
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Re-releasesThe song was reissued in 1988, eight years after its initial release, reflecting its enduring appeal.
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Chart PositionDespite its unconventional style and grim subject matter, "Terror Couple Kill Colonel" was able to reach number five on the UK Indie Charts.
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ProductionBauhaus' longtime collaborator Derek Tompkins co-produced the track, lending his influential touch to its dark yet compelling sound.
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B-sidesThe original 1980 single release featured the songs "Scopes" and "God in an Alcove" on the B-side - tracks that further solidified the band's unique style.
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ConceptThe song is filled with paranoid imagery and an unsettling atmosphere, reflecting the band's fascination with psychological horror and societal fears.
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Contemporary ReceptionContemporary reviews of the song praised its aggressive energy and chilling atmosphere, marking it as a highlight of Bauhaus' early catalog.
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Cover ArtThe single’s cover art features a simple, stark graphic of a dagger, further emphasizing the themes of violence and terror inherent to the song.
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LegacyToday, "Terror Couple Kill Colonel" is considered a seminal track in the gothic rock genre, its influence can be felt in the works of countless bands who followed in Bauhaus's footsteps.
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