Evangeline
Cocteau Twins
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Sorrow - for letting someone else Define you know who you are at every age What impression am I making? I see me as other people see me There is no going back I can't stop feeling now I am not the same, I'm growing up again (x2) There's no going back, I can't stop feeling now I had to fantasize I was a princess, mum and dad were queen and king I ought to have what feeling? I see me as other people see me There is no going back, I can't stop feeling now I am not the same, I'm growing up again (x2) There's no going back, I can't stop feeling now Feeling now There is no going back, I can't stop feeling now I am not the same, I'm growing up again (x2) There's no going back, I can't stop feeling now I had to fantasize Just to survive I was a famous artist everybody took me seriously Even those who did Never understood me I had to fantasize just to survive
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Written by: ELIZABETH FRASER, ROBIN GUTHRIE, SIMON RAYMONDE
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Evangeline" is a song by the Cocteau Twins from their album "Four-Calendar Café," which was released in 1993.
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Band OriginCocteau Twins were a Scottish rock band, formed in 1979. They were known for their ethereal sound and the distinctive vocals of their lead singer, Elizabeth Fraser.
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Musical StyleThe band is popular for its innovative music style that merges elements of rock, new wave, ethereal, dream pop, and gothic rock. "Evangeline," like many other songs by the band, is characterized by its atmospheric, layered guitar and ethereal vocals.
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Lyrics MysteryAs with many Cocteau Twins songs, the lyrics to "Evangeline" are difficult to discern and interpret, due to Fraser's unique vocal style and the band's preference for obscurity in their lyrics.
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Influences and InnovationThe Cocteau Twins' music, including "Evangeline," is known for its pioneering effect on the dream pop and shoegaze genres, influencing a number of other bands and musicians.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Evangeline" charted at number 29 in the UK Singles Chart.
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ReceptionThe song, like other tracks from the "Four-Calendar Cafe" album, received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its dreamy and melodic aesthetics, while others felt it was lacking in edge and innovation compared to the band's previous work.
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Band LineupAt the time of "Evangeline" release, the Cocteau Twins consisted of Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, and Simon Raymonde. Guthrie and Raymonde were responsible for the lush soundscapes that served as the backdrop for Fraser's vocals.
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Personal TurmoilThe album "Four-Calendar Cafe" was created during a time of personal turmoil for the band members and "Evangeline" is said to reflect the personal struggles they were undergoing at the time.
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Official VideoThe official music video for "Evangeline" features Fraser singing against a background of surreal, dream-like imagery, which is in keeping with the ethereal sound of the song.
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