Palaces of Montezuma
Grinderman
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Psychedelic invocations Of Mata Hari at the station I give to you A Java princess of Hindu Birth A woman of flesh, a child of the earth I give to you The hanging gardens of Babylon Miles Davis, the black unicorn I give to you The palaces of Montezuma And the gardens of Akbar's tomb I give to you The Spider Goddess and the Needle Boy The slave-dwarves they employ I give to you A custard-coloured super-dream Of Ali McGraw and Steve McQueen I give to you C'mon baby, let's get out of the cold And gimme, gimmme, gimme your precious love for me to hold The epic of Gilgamesh A pretty little black A-line dress I give to you The spinal cord of JFK Wrapped in Marilyn Monroe's negligee I give to you I want nothing in return Just the softest little breathless word I ask of you A word contained in a grain of sand That can barely walk, can't even stand I ask of you C'mon baby, let's get out of the cold And gimme, gimme, gimme your precious love for me to hold C'mon baby, come out of the cold And gimme, gimme, gimme your precious love for me to hold C'mon Yeah c'mon Yeah c'mon Yeah c'mon Yeah c'mon Yeah c'mon Yeah c'mon Yeah c'mon Yeah c'mon Yeah c'mon Give it to me Give it to me Yeah give it to me
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Written by: James Sclavunos, Martyn Casey, Nicholas Cave, Warren Ellis
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10 facts about this song
Unique Origin"Palaces of Montezuma" is a track from "Grinderman 2," the second studio album by "Grinderman," a side project formed by members of an Australian rock band called "Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds" in 2006.
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Songwriter DisputeThe song was subject to a writer's dispute as it was accused of having a melody similar to the 1983 song "Grey Ship" by "The Laughing Clowns". Band member Nick Cave denied these allegations.
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Album SuccessThe album "Grinderman 2," which includes this song, gained significant acclaim and was listed in several end-of-year best album lists by various publications. It reached Number 14 in the UK Albums Chart and Number 38 in Australia.
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Perception Focused LyricsThe lyrics of "Palaces of Montezuma" are widely interpreted as an account of the extraordinary and bizarre treasures that our world possesses, often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of daily life.
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Prominent Music VideoThe music video was directed by John Hillcoat, who previously worked with Nick Cave on the film "The Proposition".
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Eclectic Musical Elements"Palaces of Montezuma" features a range of musical elements and genres, including blues, alternative rock, and garage-punk noise. The sound is vibrant and energetic, sprinkled with Cave’s unique lyricism.
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Praise from CriticsThe song has been praised by music critics for its catchy tunes, with many considering it to be one of the best tracks on the "Grinderman 2" album.
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Nick Cave's LyricsAs with many of Nick Cave's other works, the lyrics are filled with historical and cultural references. The line "a custard-coloured super-dream" refers to a Mustang car, and "Marilyn Monroe's negligee" signifies the longing and desire in the context of the song.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "Palaces of Montezuma" was noted for its raw energy, with Nick Cave frequently engaging directly with the audience.
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Impact on Bands FormationThe apparent success and critical acclaim of 'Grinderman 2' and its songs like 'Palaces of Montezuma' was instrumental in cementing Grinderman's status as a band separate from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, showing they were no mere side project, but a legitimate group in their own right.
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