Pagan Lovesong
Virgin Prunes
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Heathen, a pagan No sun shines for me Savage but gentle The animal within And I see it now And I see it now I had a weird dream Watch but don't touch I had a weird dream I'm taking it away Put it in a bag, hide it in a tree Put it in a bag, hide it in a tree I want to steal your heart, your heart With these eyes I cannot see And this cold heart never bleeds, never, oh no, never Sweet smell this poison, the colour you bring Tongue swollen venom, to touchâ?¦to love And I see it now And I see, see it now I had a weird dream Watch but don't touch I had a weird dream I'm taking it away Put it in a bag, hide it in a tree Put it in a bag, hide it in a tree I want to steal your heart I want to eat, eat your heart I reach for the sky but never, never can touch It seems so easy, easy to me Still I cannot, will not take this thing Hearsay, this heresy A victim to sin Eternal the torment, the answer lies within I had a weird dream watch but don't touch I had a weird dream I'm taking it away The love you give is the love, the love you get, you get
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Written by: DAVID KELLY, TREVOR ROWEN, RICHARD EVANS, DAVID WATSON, GAVIN FRIDAY, DEREK ROWEN
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Pagan Lovesong" is a track by the Irish post-punk band, "Virgin Prunes." This avant-garde group was formed in the late 1970s in Dublin, Ireland, mainly by childhood friends Guggi, Gavin Friday, and Dik Evans.
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The Song's ReleaseReleased in 1982, "Pagan Lovesong" is arguably the most recognizable and popular composition by Virgin Prunes. The song continues to hold resonance with fans, despite being decades old.
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Musical Style"Pagan Lovesong" is noted for its experimental sound, following the post-punk ethos of the band. It couples a mixture of surreal lyrics with a provocative instrumental accompaniment, including low tones and heavy drum beats.
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InfluenceThe song has been influential in the gothic rock and post-punk scenes, known for its dark and atmospheric sound. The band themselves have had influence on artists including The Edge from U2 and Nick Cave.
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Album Inclusion"Pagan Lovesong" was included in the band's debut studio album "…If I Die, I Die". It was also featured on the EP "Pagan Lovesong," which had a track arrangement differently than the album version.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pagan Lovesong" is just as iconic as the song itself. Directed by Richard Heslop, it features the band in a variety of eccentric outfits and engaging in bizarre antics which reflects the band's unconventional approach to music.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often laud "Pagan Lovesong" for its artistic daring and ingenuity. It's frequently described as a seminal piece of the gothic post-punk canon.
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Live Performances"Pagan Lovesong" is a fan-favourite during live performances and continues to be a staple in the setlist when the band performs live.
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Lyrical InterpretationAmbiguous in its lyrics, "Pagan Lovesong" is often seen as a commentary on religion and love. But true to Virgin Prunes' style, it leaves much open to interpretation.
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LegacyThis iconic song has helped define the unique persona of Virgin Prunes and continues to be celebrated as one of the band's greatest contributions to the music world.
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