Sunrise
The Divine Comedy
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I was born in Londonderry I was born in Derry City too Oh what a special child To see such things and still to smile I know that there was something wrong But I kept my head down and carried on I grew up in Enniskillen I grew up in Inis Ceithleann too Oh what a clever boy To watch your hometown be destroyed I know that I could not stay long So I kept my head down and carried on Who cares where national borders lie? Who cares whose laws you're governed by? Who cares what name you call a town? Who'll care when you're six feet beneath the ground? From the corner of my eye A hint of blue in the black sky A ray of hope, a beam of light An end to thirty years of night The church bells ring, the children sing What is this strange and beautiful thing? It's the sunrise Can you see the sunrise? I can see the sunrise It's the sun rising
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Written by: NEIL HANNON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Background"Sunrise" is a song from the album called "Fin de Siècle" by the Northern Irish band The Divine Comedy. The band is primarily led by Neil Hannon.
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Release DateThe song was released on 31st August 1998 along with the album.
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Song Length"Sunrise" is around 5 minutes long (5:00), and it's the ninth and final track on the album.
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GenreThe song falls under the Baroque pop, indie pop and chamber pop genres that The Divine Comedy is known for.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics reflect Neil Hannon's feelings about Northern Ireland's troubled past. The lyrics are indeed autobiographical.
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InspirationNeil Hannon was inspired to write "Sunrise" after an argument with his father, who was a bishop. His father said that Neil did not understand the complexity of the situation in Northern Ireland because he left it, which inspired Neil to write the song.
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Response"Sunrise" has been recognized as one of the band's best songs. It might not have been a commercial hit, but music critics and fans appreciated its deeply emotional and politically aware theme.
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Album SuccessThe album "Fin de Siècle", which includes "Sunrise," reached number 9 in the UK Albums Chart.
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InstrumentsApart from the standard pop/rock ensemble, the song features a chamber orchestra giving the song a unique and full sound.
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Live PerformancesDespite the challenging orchestration, "Sunrise" is often played at The Divine Comedy's live performances.
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InfluenceThe song has potentially influenced later works of The Divine Comedy, as their music often handles complex themes in a sensitive manner, just like "Sunrise".
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RecognitionThe song was listed as one of the "1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die" in a book by Robert Dimery.
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Songwriting SkillThe song has been praised for its well-written lyrics as they convey a deep, personal emotion about a historical event.
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Music VideoThere isn't an official music video for "Sunrise", unlike some of the other songs on the same album.
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