The Sweetest Drop
Peter Murphy
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Roll yourself away from me Unveil me from your layers Lay with me Let me plunder, no betrayal Shame cast out Morning sensual fire aroused Union upon union In union we'll flower Sail naked in our funder Press towards the burst Drop the sweetest drop Give the thunder up Rocking to the top Sensor none the shame Cling no more to shame Ring me in the morning Take me, take me, in the rain Oh come with me, eh come with me Concur and swallow me Explode secrete your tender Let's scream out like the sea Pull me warm and slender Concur and swallow me Explode secrete your tender Let's scream out like the sea Union upon union Drop the sweetest drop I think about you all day Calling the sacred first Rolling the sunlit day Give me what I thirst Drop the sweetest drop Give the thunder up Rocking to the top Sensor none the shame Cling no more to shame Ring me in the morning Take me, take me in the rain Oh come with me, eh come with me Concur and swallow me Explode secrete your tender Let's scream out like the sea Roll yourself away Immortal burn alive Rocking to the top Sensor none the shame Cling no more to shame Ring me in the morning Take me, take me, in the rain Oh come with me, eh come with me Concur and swallow me Explode secrete your tender Let's scream out like the sea Drop the sweet Sweet Drop the sweet Chinchi Chinchi chinchi chinchi chinchi chinchi Drop the sweet Drop the sweet Chinchi Drop the sweet Drop the sweet Chinchi
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Written by: PAUL STATHAM, PETER JOHN MURPHY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Artist Information"The Sweetest Drop" is just one of many tracks crafted by the singular talent of Peter Murphy. This British musician is most famous for his role as the vocalist of the iconic English gothic rock band, Bauhaus.
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Album FactThe song "The Sweetest Drop" is from Peter Murphy's fifth solo studio album, "Holy Smoke," which was released in 1992. The album marked a departure from Murphy's previous work, featuring more acoustic elements and complex arrangements.
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Chart Performance"The Sweetest Drop" was released as a single and managed to climb to number 2 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Video AnecdoteThe music video for "The Sweetest Drop" was directed by Angela Conway, who is also known as A.C. Marias. Conway has directed several other music videos for artists including Wire and This Mortal Coil.
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Song Characteristics"The Sweetest Drop" is characterized by its atmospheric sound, combining elements of rock, electronic, and world music. The song features Murphy's deep, distinctive vocals, evocative lyrics, and has been praised for its dramatic, anthemic qualities.
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Inspirational ThemeThe song seems to explore themes of renewal, rebirth, and overcoming adversity. These themes are consistent with the overall spiritual undertones found throughout the album "Holy Smoke."
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Co-writer InfoAlong with Murphy, the song was co-written by Paul Statham. Statham has collaborated with Murphy on multiple albums and has also worked with other artists, including Dido and Kylie Minogue.
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Live Performances"The Sweetest Drop" is one of Murphy's most performed songs in his solo career. It often features prominently in his live setlists and is a favorite among fans.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by the German darkwave band, Diary of Dreams, for their album "A Collection of" in 2019.
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Critical Response"The Sweetest Drop" has generally received positive reviews from music critics. Many consider it one of the stand-out tracks from the "Holy Smoke" album. The song's ability to blend different musical styles, along with Murphy's strong and emotive vocal performance, has been especially praised.
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Cultural Impact"The Sweetest Drop" is often considered as one of Peter Murphy's trademark songs and is still popular among both gothic rock and Peter Murphy's fans.
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