Warm Wet Circles
Marillion
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On promenades where drunks propose to lonely arcade mannequins Where ceremonies pause at the jeweller's shop display Feigning casual silence in strained romantic interludes 'Til they commit themselves to the muted journey home And the pool player rests on another cue Last nights hero picking up his dues A honeymoon gambled on a ricochet She's staring at the brochures at the holidays Chalking up a name in your hometown Standing all your mates to another round Laughing at the world 'til the barman wipes away the warm wet circles The warm wet circles I saw teenage girls like gaudy moths A classroom's shabby butterflies Flirt in the glow of stranded telephone boxes Planning white lace weddings from smeared hearts and token proclamations Rolled from stolen lipsticks across the razored webs of glass Sharing cigarettes with experience with her giggling jealous confidantes She faithfully traces his name with quick bitten fingernails Through the tears of condensation that'll cry through the night As the glancing headlights of the last bus kiss adolescence goodbye In a warm wet circle Like a mothers kiss on your first broken heart, a warm wet circle Like a bullet hole in Central Park, a warm wet circle And I'll always surrender to the warm wet circles She nervously undressed in the dancing beams of the Fidra lighthouse Giving it all away before it's too late She'll let a lovers tongue move in a warm wet circle Giving it all away and showing no shame She'll take a mother's kiss on her first broken heart a warm wet circle She'll realise that she played her part in a warm wet circle
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Written by: DEREK WILLIAM DICK, IAN MOSLEY, MARK KELLY, PETE TREWAVAS, STEVE ROTHERY
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Warm Wet Circicles" is a song by Marillion, a British rock band. It was released simultaneously with "That Time of the Night (The Short Straw)" as a double A-side single in 1987.
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CompositionThe song is a powerful fusion between rock and pop and is renowned for its deep, meaningful lyrics that touch upon the theme of the cycle of life and love.
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Album Placement"Warm Wet Circles" is featured on Marillion's fourth studio album, 'Clutching at Straws.' This album is considered a classic of the progressive rock genre.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its heavy themes, "Warm Wet Circles" managed to reach No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Marillion's more commercially successful releases.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Warm Wet Circles" were written by lead singer Fish, reflecting his trademark poetic style. The song explores the themes of love, death, family, and addiction - a continuation of themes present throughout the 'Clutching at Straws' album.
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Legacy"Warm Wet Circles" still holds a special place in Marillion's discography, often celebrated as one of their 'fan favorites' and frequently performed live.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for the song that visually reflected the lyric's themes. It was filmed in black and white and featured the band performing the track interspersed with abstract imagery.
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Song SymbolismThe title itself stands as a metaphor for the cycle of life, alluding variously to birth, sex, and death which are all inherent themes in the song.
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Song LengthThe song length varies from over 4 minutes on the single version to around 6 minutes on the album version.
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TouringMarillion played "Warm Wet Circles" extensively during their 1987 tour.
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Alternative VersionsThere are several versions of "Warm Wet Circles" that fans can experience, including a demo version with alternate lyrics.
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