Stranger by the Minute
Porcupine Tree
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Ghosts in the park Appear just after dark Killers, children ... But no-one has a harp They look like tourists It makes me want to laugh Under floorboards It's hard to fly a kite Underwater My cigarette won't light Standing in the shade I'm getting frostbite Strange as I seem I'm getting stranger by the minute Look in my dreams They're getting stranger by the minute When I'm drowning You drag me up to you Rings in the water My only residue But you're just fiction And I'm a twisted boy
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JAMES MAITLAND, COLIN EDWIN BALCH, RICHARD BARBIERI, STEVEN JOHN WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Stranger by the Minute" is a song by Porcupine Tree, a British rock band formed in 1987 by musician Steven Wilson.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the band's fifth studio album, "Stupid Dream," which was released in March 1999.
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GenreThe song, like most of the band's music, combines elements of progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and space rock.
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Chart Performance"Stranger by the Minute" was released as a single in 1999 and charted in the UK, although the band was much more popular in Continental Europe and the United States than their home country.
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Music VideoThe song has a peculiar and eccentric music video directed by longtime collaborator Lasse Hoile, who is well known for his work with progressive rock artists.
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Limited EditionOne of the interesting things about this song is that it was released as a promo CD which was limited to 1000 copies. It was not meant for reselling.
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Vocal CompositionLike a surprising number of Porcupine Tree songs, the vocal line in "Stranger By The Minute" repeats the same note several times, creating a hypnotic and somewhat eerie effect.
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Band InfluenceOne of the song’s notabilities is its relatively straightforward rock sound, evidenced by the heavy guitar and drum parts. This is typically attributed to the influence of bands Steve Wilson admired, such as Pink Floyd.
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Lyric InspirationThe lyrics of the song are said to explore themes of alienation and inner confusion, metaphoric of the larger theme of human ephemeral existence.
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Live Performance"Stranger by the Minute" became a live favorite in Porcupine Tree's performances, for its upbeat tempo and catchy guitar riffs.
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