Sebastian
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Steve Harley
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Radiate simply, the candle is burning, so low for me Generate me limply, can't seem to place your name, cherie To rearrange all these thoughts in a moment is suicide Come to a strange place, we'll talk over old times we never smile Somebody called me Sebastian Somebody called me Sebastian Work out a rhyme, toss me the time, lay me, you're mine And we all know, oh yeah! Your Persian eyes sparkle; your lips, ruby blue, never speak a sound And you, oh so gay, with Parisian demands, you can run-around And your view of society screws up my mind like you'll never know Lead me away, come inside, see my mind in kaleidoscope Somebody called me Sebastian Somebody called me Sebastian Mangle my mind, love me sublime, do it in style, So we all know, oh yeah! You're not gonna run, babe, we only just begun, babe, to compromise Slagged in a Bowery saloon, love's a story we'll serialize Pale angel face; green eye-shadow, the glitter is outasight No courtesan could begin to decipher your beam of light Somebody called me Sebastian Somebody called me Sebastian Dance on my heart, laugh, swoop and dart, la-di-di-da, Now we all know you, yeah!
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Written by: STEVE HARLEY
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14 facts about this song
Song"Sebastian" is a single by the British rock band Cockney Rebel, fronted by Steve Harley.
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First ReleaseThe song was first released in August 1973 and was the band's debut single.
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AlbumIt features on their debut album "The Human Menagerie."
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Chart performanceDespite not charting in the UK, where it was deemed too progressive for BBC Radio 1 airplay, the song became a major hit in Europe.
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Belgium SuccessIn Belgium, the song was a number one hit, topping the chart for four weeks.
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Distinction"Sebastian" has been described as a mini-opera or symphony, unlike many other rock songs of its time, due to its unique orchestral arrangement and sophisticated lyrics.
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InspirationThe song's lyrics were inspired by a combination of events from Steve Harley's life, as well as the works of German poet Rainer Maria Rilke.
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Musical StyleSteve Harley has described "Sebastian" as "Gothic rock."
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Song LengthWith a total duration of 6:58, "Sebastian" was considered very long compared to other pop singles at that time.
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OrchestrationThe song is noted for its huge orchestration, which was something unique for a rock band at that time.
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Live Performances"Sebastian" has remained a staple of Steve Harley's live setlist over the years, showcasing his vocal range and the song's complex composition.
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CoversThe song has been covered by several artists, including famed Finnish rock band Negative in 2006.
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Multi-Lingual LyricsUnusually for a British rock song, the lyrics of "Sebastian" include a few lines in French.
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Song InterpretationThe song has been interpreted in many ways, but Steve Harley has said it is about "the great myth of life," making it one of rock music's more deeply philosophical songs.
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