Living on the Ceiling
Blancmange
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You keep me running round and round, Well that's alright with me, Up and down, I'm up the wall, I'm up the bloody tree. That's alright with me, Yeah, that's alright with me, Well, it feels alight to me, Yeah, it looks alright to me. And, I'm so tall, I'm so tall, You raise me and then you let me fall. And I'm so small, I'm so small, Wrap me round your finger, seen before. Here we go You keep me running round and round, Well that's alright with me, Nothing, nothing, nothing's gonna Step in my way. Living on the ceiling, No more room down there. Things fall into place, You got the joke, fall into place. Well I'm so tall, I'm so tall, You raise me and then you let me fall. And I'm so small, I'm so small, Wrap me round your finger, seen before. You keep me running round and round, Well that's alright with me, Up and down, I'm up the wall, I'm up the bloody tree. Hiding from your questions, Questions you won't ask. "Why am I up the tree" you say, "Why are you down there" I'm saying. Well I'm so tall, I'm so tall, You raise me and then you let me fall. And I'm so small, I'm so small, Wrap me round your finger, seen before.
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Written by: NEIL ARTHUR, STEPHEN ALFRED LUSCOMBE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Living on the Ceiling" was Blancmange's biggest hit, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982.
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InspirationThe song is about feeling out of place and not fitting in, a theme commonly found in synthpop music of the 80s.
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Musical StyleThe track is known for its high-energy electronic beat, its Indian-style melody, and its catchy chorus.
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Album Info"Living on the Ceiling" appears on Blancmange's 1982 album "Happy Families."
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RemixThe song was remixed by Richard Norris for a 12" release in 2018, giving it a more modern electronic dance music feel.
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Band’s PositionBlancmange is remembered primarily for this song, it is their signature track.
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Initial ReactionDespite its ubiquitous nature now, the song initially wasn't an instant hit and only gained traction after several weeks.
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Legacy"Living on the Ceiling" is considered a classic synthpop song, and is frequently featured on 80's compilations and radio shows.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song since its release, including Belgian singer Kate Ryan in 2011.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, which features an Indian charmer and a snake, was also very popular at the time of its release.
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Sound SignatureThe song is well known for its use of the "sitar" sound, which was unique for an electronic band at the time.
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Cultural Impact"Living on the Ceiling" has found its place in popular culture, being used in film, advertising, and TV shows. It was most notably used in an episode of the British TV drama 'Ashes to Ashes'.
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