Grass
XTC
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Laying on the grass my heart it flares like fire The way you slap my face just fills me with desire You play hard to get 'Cause you're teacher's pet But when the boats have gone We'll take a tumble excuse for a fumble Shocked me too the things we used to do on grass If you fancy we can buy an ice-cream cone Your mate has gone She didn't want to be alone I will pounce on you Just us and the cuckoos You are helpless now Over and over we flatten the clover Shocked me too the things we used to do on grass It would shock you too the things we used to do on grass Grass, grass. Things we did on grass
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11 facts about this song
Release and Performance"Grass" by XTC was released as the first single from the band's 1986 album "Skylarking." Despite the depth and beauty of the song, it did not chart in the UK.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe lyrics of "Grass" are filled with nature and summertime imagery, capturing innocent, youthful experiences. It's widely interpreted as a sensual love song, cleverly using metaphors from nature.
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SongwriterThe song was written by the lead singer and principal songwriter of XTC, Andy Partridge. He is widely regarded for his craft of writing songs that blend pop influences with unique lyrical approaches.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Grass" features the band and friends on a foliage-filled hillside, further emphasizing the song's focus on nature and innocent summertime adventures.
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InfluenceThough it didn't chart in the UK, the song has been hugely influential, especially within the indie music scene, influencing bands like The Shins and Grizzly Bear.
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Co-release"Grass" was released as a double A-side single with the song "Dear God," which later got more attention and radio play than "Grass."
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ProductionThe album "Skylarking," which features "Grass," was produced by Todd Rundgren, a significant figure in rock and pop music. His production work on this song, and the rest of the album, has been applauded for its soundscape and texture.
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Album ReceptionDespite the little success of "Grass" as a single, the album, "Skylarking," is often considered XTC's masterpiece and features regularly in 'greatest albums of all time' lists.
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Nature ElementsThe song's bridge contains a sound effect simulating buzzing insects that transition the song to an organ/drums interplay, evoking images of a lazy, hot summer day.
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Band's PreferenceDespite its initial lack of commercial success, "Grass" has been cited by band members as one of their favorite tracks from the "Skylarking" album.
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Censored LyricsSome lyric lines in "Grass," considered as sexual innuendos, were reportedly censored for U.S. radio to make the song more suitable for airplay on stations with conservative standards.
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