I Can See Through You
The Horrors
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I got the church key Moving in the night Don't you wish you could live this lie? I couldn't talk about Filling up with longing Pale horse, green eyes 'Cause I can see through you and I don't get it I can see through you and there's no way I can see through you I can see through I can see through you and I don't get it I can see through you and there's no way I can see through you I can see through La la la la la Some people see you To me you're just see-through No one remembers your name No one tries And let you step outside In the fever of evening No one remembers your name No one tries 'Cause I can see through you and I don't get it I can see through you and there's no way I can see through you I can see through 'Cause I can see through you and I don't get it I can see through you and what you are I can see through you I can see through La la la la la 'Cause I can see through you and I don't get it I can see through you and there's no way I can see through you I can see through 'Cause I can see through you and I don't get it I can see through you and there's no way I can see through you I can see through La la la la la La la la la la La la la la la La la la la la La la la la la
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Written by: FARIS ADAM BADWAN, JOSEPH PATRICK SPURGEON, JOSHUA MARK HAYWARD, RHYS TIMOTHY WEBB, TOM FURSE COWAN
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11 facts about this song
Genre"I Can See Through You" is categorized under the psychedelic rock, art rock, and neo-psychedelia genres, combining the band's darker roots with psychedelic influences.
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AlbumThe song is a part of The Horrors' third studio album, "Skying", which was released in 2011 and is considered to have marked a change in the band's style.
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Chart Position"I Can See Through You" was the second single released from "Skying" and made a modest chart entry, peaking at number 39 on the UK Indie Chart.
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VideoThe music video for "I Can See Through You" began airing on 5 October 2011 and was directed by White Rabbit. The video is filled with psychedelic references, blending brightly lit scenes with more chaotic and grainy footage.
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ProductionThis song, like all others on the album "Skying," was self-produced and engineered by the band members in their studio located in Dalston, East London. The production of the song highlights their shift towards a more atmospheric and sound-driven style.
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Evolution of Style"I Can See Through You" is often cited as an example of The Horrors distancing themselves from their earlier, darker Goth-punk image towards a more developed and mature sound.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its ethereal sound, with NME calling the song "a ghostly hallucination of a track."
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Lyrics ContentThe song tackles themes of transparency and deceit, saying "I can see through you" perhaps indicating the feeling of understanding someone's motive or actions although they may be trying to hide it.
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Live PerformanceThe Horrors have performed "I Can See Through You" live numerous times in their tours, proving to be a fan favorite consistently.
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“I Can See Through You” SamplingThe song has been sampled by other artists, such as DJ/producer Blanck Mass, for his own tracks and remixes.
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InspirationsBand members have cited artists like Joy Division and David Bowie as muses, whose influence can be heard in "I Can See Through You".
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