The Art Of Parties

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About The Art Of Parties

The Art of Parties is a song by the British band Japan. It was released as a single in April 1981 and reached number 48 on the UK Singles Chart. A re-recorded version was subsequently included as the opening track on the band's album Tin Drum released later in 1981. A live version of the song is included on Japan's 1983 album Oil on Canvas and on the DVD release The Very Best of Japan.


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Once I was young
Once I was smart
Now I'm living on the edge of my nerves
The things we said weren't quite so tough
When we were young 

Well I'm burning
I'm burning buildings
I'm building...this time 

For the art of parties
Under heavy weather
The art of parties
I'm burning...burning 

I'm living
I'm living my life
I'm living
This time 

The wind blew through my hair
Once I was young
I'd shelter from the sun
Once I was smart
We lived on the strength of our nerves
When we were young 

Well I'm burning
I'm burning buildings
I'm building...this time 

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Japan

Japan i/dʒəˈpæn/ (Japanese: 日本 Nihon or Nippon; formally 日本国 Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku, literally "[the] State of Japan") is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun". more »

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Written by: DAVID SYLVIAN

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"The Art of Parties" by Japan falls under the genre of New Wave, which exhibits elements of punk rock, rock, pop, art rock, and synth-pop.
Release year
Released in April 1981, the song was part of the early 1980s New Wave music scene.
Album
"The Art of Parties" is a track from the fourth studio album "Tin Drum" by Japan. This album is widely considered as their most unique and innovative.
Band Members
Japan was comprised of David Sylvian (vocals, guitar), Richard Barbieri (keyboards), Mick Karn (bass guitar, saxophone, oboe), Steve Jansen (drums, percussion) and Rob Dean (guitar).
Music Video
The music video for the song features scenes from Japan's tour in the early 80s, including shots of the band members and their packed concerts.
Chart Position
Upon its release, "The Art of Parties" peaked at no.48 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Japan's highest-charting songs.
Song Duration
The original release of "The Art of Parties" has a duration of 6 minutes and 41 seconds, but the single version is just over 4 minutes long.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "The Art of Parties" reflect Japan's signature approach to songwriting – enigmatic, poetic, and rich in imagery.
Live Performances
"The Art of Parties" was a staple in Japan's live performances during their tours in the early 1980s.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists; most notably, it was included on the tribute album "A Tribute to Japan" released in 1996.

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