I've Seen That Face Before
Grace Jones
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Strange, I've seen that face before, Seen him hanging 'round my door, Like a hawk stealing for the prey, Like the night waiting for the day, Strange, he shadows me back home, Footsteps echo on the stones, Rainy nights, on Hausmann Boulevard, Parisian music, drifting from the bars, Tu cherches quoi, rencontrer la mort, Tu te prends pour qui, toi aussi tu detestes la vie, Dance in bars and restaurants, Home with anyone who wants, Strange he's standing there alone, Staring eyes chill me to the bone Dans sa chambre, Joel et sa valise, un regard sur ses fringues, Sur les murs, des photos, Sans regret, sans mélo, La porte est claquée, Joel est barré
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Written by: Astor Pantaleon Piazzolla, Natalie Delon, Barry Reynolds, David Wilkey
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"I've Seen That Face Before" is a song by Grace Jones from her fifth studio album, "Nightclubbing," which was released in April 1981.
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Covers and RemixesThe song is a reworking of Astor Piazzolla's "Libertango," with additional lyrics written by Jones and Barry Reynolds.
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Musical BlendThe track is a fusion of reggae, jazz and new wave music. It incorporates a unique mix of styles resembling a tango and reggae blend.
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LanguagesThe song contains lyrics sung in both English and French, demonstrating Jones's multilingual skills.
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PopularityDespite not charting high at the time of its release, "I've Seen That Face Before" has since become one of Jones's signature songs.
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Live PerformancesGrace Jones has chosen this song for many of her live performances, where she often harmonizes its rhythm with hula-hoop dancing.
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Video ClipA music video was produced for the song featuring Grace Jones in a nightclub setting, which underscored its popularity and contributed to its enduring appeal.
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Cultural ImpactSince its release, "I've Seen That Face Before" has been featured in multiple films and TV series, including the French film "Frantic" (1988), directed by Roman Polanski, and the TV series "Breaking Bad" (2008–2013).
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Fashion ImpactThe album cover for "Nightclubbing," featuring "I've Seen That Face Before," showcased Jones in a unique, androgynous look that would become synonymous with her music and would influence future generations of artists.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from music critics for its avant-garde style and blending of musical genres.
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