In the Margins

Echo & the Bunnymen

About In the Margins

"In the Margins" is a single by Echo & the Bunnymen that was released on 31 October 2005 in the UK and on 3 November 2005 in the US It was the second single to be released from the 2005 album, Siberia. It reached number 226 on the UK Singles Chart. Like their previous single, "Stormy Weather", and the parent album, this single was produced by Hugh Jones who had previously produced the band's 1981 album Heaven Up Here. The cover photograph was taken by Joe Dilworth. Guitarist magazine said the track reminded them of how the band were once, "sneeringly superior", peers to U2.  


Year:
2006
4:46
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Tuck me in
I need to sleep now
I need dream how
I used to dream 

Look me in
Look me in the face now
Help me believe how
I used to believe

Now do you see how
They're in the margins
Below and up above
I'll see now
How life wins
When all that's left is love

Rope me in
Lasso my heart, love
Loosen my soul, love
Spirits and dreams

Hope begins
Right at the start of
The search for the gold, love
In the driving rain

Now do you see how
We're in the margins
We're below and up above
I see now
How life wins
When we're all that's left is love

We're all that's left
Of love
We're all that's left
Of love

Tuck me in
I need to sleep now
I need dream how
I used to dream

Look me in
Look me in the face now
Help me believe how
I used to believe

Now do you see how
They're in the margins
Below and up above
I see now
How life wins
When all that's left is love

All that's left is love
All that's left of love

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Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen are an English post-punk band, formed in Liverpool in 1978. The original line-up consisted of vocalist Ian McCulloch, guitarist Will Sergeant and bass player Les Pattinson, supplemented by a drum machine. By 1980, Pete de Freitas joined as the band's drummer, and their debut album, Crocodiles, met with critical acclaim and made the UK Top 20. Their second album, Heaven Up Here (1981), again found favour with the critics and reached number 10 in the UK Album chart. The band's cult status was followed by mainstream success in the mid-1980s, as they scored a UK Top 10 hit with "The Cutter", and the attendant album, Porcupine (1983), reached number 2 in the UK. Their next release, Ocean Rain (1984), continued the band's UK chart success, a… more »

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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, WILLIAM SERGEANT

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20 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"In the Margins" by Echo & the Bunnymen is categorized in the post-punk genre, drawing on the band's influence from the mid-80s indie rock resurgence.
Album Information
The song is featured on the album "Siberia" which was released in September 2005. The album is the band's tenth studio album.
Chart Performance
While "In the Margins" wasn't a standalone single, the album "Siberia" achieved considerable success, reaching number 18 in the UK Albums Chart in September 2005.
Band Composition
The band members involved in the creation of this song include Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant, who are original founding members of Echo & the Bunnymen.
Production Details
The album "Siberia" including the song "In the Margins" was produced by Hugh Jones, who had previously worked with the band on several of their other albums.
Live Performances
"In the Margins" was performed live during the band's tour promoting the "Siberia" album.
Critical Reception
Reviews for "Siberia" were generally positive, with critics praising the band's return to their post-punk roots, represented in songs like "In the Margins".
Song Theme
Like much of the "Siberia" album, "In the Margins" continues the band's exploration of metaphysical and existential themes, with melancholic undertones and introspective lyrics.
Musical Elements
The song features a resonant post-punk sound, with strong, melodic guitar riffs, a solid drum beat, and McCulloch's distinct vocals.
Band Legacy
Echo & the Bunnymen, through songs like "In the Margins", have influenced several contemporary acts including Coldplay and The Killers.
Album Release
"In the Margins" is featured on "Echo & the Bunnymen's" album titled "Siberia," which was released in September of 2005.
Band Formation
Echo & the Bunnymen is a British rock band that was formed in Liverpool in 1978 with members Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant and Les Pattinson.
Song Lyrics
"In the Margins" has been interpreted as a reflection on the transient nature of life, and how people's stories are not always in the center of attention - rather, they occur 'in the margins'.
Critical Reception
"In the Margins" was considered one of the stand-out tracks of the album "Siberia," with critics praising its emotionally charged lyrics and melodic strength.
Music Video
Echo & the Bunnymen released a music video for "In the Margins," directed by acclaimed UK director Roger Pomphrey.
Performance Details
Live performances of "In the Margins" often showcase a more intensified version compared to the studio track, with a noteworthy guitar performance by Will Sergeant.
Chart Ranking
Even though the song did not individually rank in notable music charts, the album itself reached the UK Albums Chart.
Band Dynamics
"In The Margins" was created during a period where the band had shown a more collaborative approach to their music-making process.
Album Theme
"In the Margins," along with the rest of the tracks in "Siberia," are characterized by themes of introspection and poignant observations about the human condition.
Echo & the Bunnymen's Legacy
The song "In the Margins," like many of Echo & the Bunnymen's tracks, further solidified their status as a cornerstone of post-punk and alternative rock music.

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