Romeo's Distress
Christian Death
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Burning crosses on a n*gger's lawn Burning dollars What's a house without a home? Dance in your white sheet glory Dance in your passion Talk about sugar on the six fingered beast Conversation about the holes in your hands Walking the garden of men's desires Conversation about the kingdom of fire Conversation about the kingdom of fire What's that moving in the basement? What's that moving in the attic? Who's that walking in the shadows? Who's that walking in the streets? Kiss on my hand After dark Hand for a kiss After dark Kiss on my hand Kiss on my hand Kiss on my hand Romance in sequence Harmful to the blind Burning hearts Through the top of your skull Dance in your white sheet glory Dance in your passion Your days are numbered With pretense in your pocket Your days are numbered With the love in your eyes Love in your eyes Love? What's that moving in the basement? What's that moving in the attic? Who's that lying on the altar? Who's that lying in the streets? Kiss on my hand After dark Hand for a kiss After dark Kiss on my hand Kiss on my hand Kiss on my hand Kiss on my hand Pull down the sheets Take off your clothes Get out of bed I'm so tired I'm so tired Pull down the sheets And take off your clothes Get out of bed I'm so tired I'm so tired I'm so tired
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Written by: RIKK AGNEW, ROZZ WILLIAMS
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Romeo's Distress" is a song by the American goth punk band Christian Death. It is featured on the band's debut album "Only Theatre of Pain", which was released in March 1982.
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Band FormationChristian Death was formed in California, United States, in 1979, by five members including Rozz Williams, who was the frontman of the band when "Romeo's Distress" was released.
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Lyrics ControversyThe song's lyrics include references to necromancy and the desecration of graves, which sparked some controversy. Despite this, it's one of the band's most popular songs, and it played a crucial role in defining the American gothic and deathrock scenes.
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Album Success"Only Theatre of Pain", the album that "Romeo's Distress" belongs to, is considered a seminal Gothic Rock release and a classic of the Deathrock genre. It helped establish Christian Death's prominence in these genres, especially during the 1980s.
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InfluencesRozz Williams cited David Bowie, Lou Reed and glam rock as influences on his music, including songs such as "Romeo's Distress".
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Line-up ChangesThe band saw numerous line-up changes over the years following the release of "Romeo's Distress", including the departure of Rozz Williams.
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Posthumous SuccessEven after the death of Rozz Williams in 1998, "Romeo's Distress" continues to be a well-loved song. It's often played at gothic rock and deathrock events around the world, testifying to its enduring appeal.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands have covered this song as a tribute to Christian Death, showcasing its influence on the broader goth and rock scenes. Some of these bands include Shadow Project, which was fronted by Rozz Williams himself, and Virgin in Veil, a Finnish deathrock band who recorded a version of the song in 2016.
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Live PerformancesChristian Death often performed "Romeo's Distress" in their live shows, with the song often proving to be one of the highlights of their set. The band's theatrical live performances were a hallmark of this era of goth rock.
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Song MeaningThe song's title is derived from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," symbolizing a distressing or tragic love story. However, the exact meaning of the song is ambiguous and left to listener interpretation, a hallmark of Christian Death's lyrical approach.
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