Piano Lessons
Porcupine Tree
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I remember piano lessons The hours in freezing rooms Cruel ears and tiny hands Destroying timeless tunes She said there's too much out there Too much already said You'd better give up hoping You're better off in bed You don't need much to speak of No class, no wit, no soul Forget you own agenda Get ready to be sold I feel now like Christine Keeler Sleep waking in the rain I didn't mean to lose direction I didn't want that kind of fame (Take your hands off my land) Credit me with some intelligence (If not just credit me) I come in value packs of ten (In five varieties) And even though I got it all now My only stupid dream I see you and me together And how it should have been I remember piano lessons Now everything seems clear You waiting under streetlights For dreams to disappear
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JAMES MAITLAND, COLIN EDWIN BALCH, RICHARD BARBIERI, STEVEN JOHN WILSON
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Piano Lessons" was released in the year 1999. The song is an integral part of the album "Stupid Dream", which is considered a significant turning point for Porcupine Tree.
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Band OriginPorcupine Tree, the band that composed "Piano Lessons", is a British rock band formed by musician Steven Wilson in 1987.
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GenreThe song belongs to the Progressive Rock genre. Even though the band initially incorporated elements of psychedelic rock, they later transitioned into progressive rock and became a critical figure in the genre's 1990s revival.
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LyricsThe lyrics are penned by the band’s founder, Steven Wilson, who is known for writing deeply introspective and philosophically oriented songs.
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Music VideoA music video was also released for this song. The video depicts a child being forced to take piano lessons by his parents, a symbol of enforced conformity.
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Song ThemeThe song is said to be critical of the pop music industry, symbolized by the repetitive piano lessons representing formulaic music, and the dreams of fame and success associated with being a musician.
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Commercial Success"Piano Lessons" saw moderate commercial success and reached number 95 in the UK Singles Chart in May 1999.
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SinglesIt was the two songs "Piano Lessons" and "Pure Narcotic" from the album "Stupid Dream" that helped the band breakthrough to mainstream recognition.
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MembersApart from Steven Wilson, Porcupine Tree's main roster during the creation of "Piano Lessons" was Richard Barbieri and Colin Edwin, while Chris Maitland was the drummer.
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Live Performances"Piano Lessons" became a stable part of Porcupine Tree's live act during their subsequent tours.
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