Cathedral Song
Simple Acoustic Trio, Tanita Tikaram
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I saw you from the cathedral You were watching me And I saw from the cathedral What I should be So take my lies And take my time 'Cause all the others want to take my life And I watch you with an intent, basic It's the same for you You hold your hand And it's all fine - laced and What would you make me do? So take my lies And take my time 'Cause all the others want to take my life Serious for the winter time To wrench my soul whole cotton, whole cotton ears But I know there must be There must be, yes, I know there must be a place to go You saw me from the cathedral Well I'm an ancient heart Yes, you saw me from the cathedral Well here we are just falling apart You catch me I am tired I want all that you are I saw you from the cathedral You were leaving me And I saw from the cathedral You could not see to see So take my lies And take my time 'Cause all the others want to take my life
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Written by: TANITA TIKARAM
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Cathedral Song" was released in 1988 by British pop/folk singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram.
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Album DetailIt is the third single from her debut album "Ancient Heart," which was critically acclaimed worldwide.
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Song CompositionTikaram, only 19 at the time, wrote both the lyrics and music for "Cathedral Song".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cathedral Song" was shot in St Bartholomew's Hospital in London.
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Genre"Cathedral Song" falls under the folk-pop genre, with elements of world music and jazz.
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ThemeThematically, the song revolves around love and loss, reflecting Tikaram's trademark introspective style.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, the "Cathedral Song" did not chart as high as her breakout single "Twist in my Sobriety" – it reached number 48 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song was notably covered by Brazilian singer Zélia Duncan in 1994 and has since become one of her signature songs.
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RecognitionWithin the LGBTQ+ community, "Cathedral Song" has often been considered a lesbian anthem due to its suggestive lyrics.
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ReissueIn 2021, on Tikaram's own label, Needle Mythology, an expanded version of "Ancient Heart" was reissued, allowing "Cathedral Song" to be rediscovered by new audiences.
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Personal ImpactTikaram has often stated in interviews that the song holds a special place in her heart, as it helped establish her career as a singer-songwriter.
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