Metropolis
The Church
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There'll never be another quite like you I'm so involved with everything you do Don't say nothing good will ever come of this Don't say the damage is worse than it is Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants Where the oranges grew And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us When I'm standing with you You stare down at some crowd from your trapeze And when you fell they fell down on their knees And when you broke they scrambled for a piece And when you spoke I felt their anger freeze Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants Where the oranges grew And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us When I'm standing with you And back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust And then visit the zoo And back in Metropolis the weather is ridiculous What's it all leading to And it's only a day away We could leave tonight You could sleep along the way Dream in black and white
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Written by: EDWARD ALAN CLARKE, IAN FRASER KILMINSTER, PHILIP JOHN TAYLOR
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Release and Album"Metropolis" is a song from The Church's eighth studio album "Gold Afternoon Fix". The album was released in February 1990.
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Music ChartsThe song was incredibly well-received. It peaked as high as number 19 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThere's also a music video for "Metropolis", which features the band playing in different parts of a city intercut with various cityscapes.
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Themes in the SongThe song's lyrics deal with themes of urban life and the need for escape. It leads to a metaphorical interpretation of a cityscape.
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The TitleThe title suggests a reference to the 1927 science fiction film "Metropolis", although band members have never confirmed this.
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Live Performances“Metropolis” is one of the songs that The Church frequently include in their live sets.
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Lead vocalsThe lead vocals for "Metropolis" were performed by Steve Kilbey, the band's bass guitarist and primary songwriter.
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Critical ReceptionThe song is often regarded as one of the Church's greatest hits. Rhythms Magazine considers it, along with "Under the Milky Way", as the band's most unforgettable tracks.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by other artists, including Evi Vine.
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Awards"Metropolis" was nominated for the ARIA Music award for Best Group in 1991, demonstrating its impact and popularity in the Australian music scene.
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Commercial UseThe song "Metropolis" has been used in commercials and television shows, thus testifying to its popularity and universal appeal.
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Band Line-UpThe line-up of The Church during "Metropolis" was Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Marty Willson-Piper, and Richard Ploog.
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Production"Metropolis" was produced by Waddy Wachtel, a well-known American musician and record producer.
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Format and LengthThe song’s runtime is 4:45 minutes long and is available in both vinyl and CD formats.
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