Anthem for a Lost Cause
Manic Street Preachers
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It's a cold and lonely message At the end of a song It invaded hearts and minds But they couldn't get along It can ask you to remember It can ask you for a dance So it seems that every song Now is just one last chance Take this, it's yours An anthem for a lost cause Now ashes, bone and splinter What once was a glittering prize The composition rites Oh redemption, love and departure I think your work is done Paris, St. Petersburg don't need a tower of song Escape's not worth the capture So walk that lonesome road No joy or earthly rapture Nothing to take the load Take this, it's yours An anthem for a lost cause Now ashes, bone and splinter What once was a glittering prize The composition rites Take this, it's yours An anthem for a lost cause Now ashes, bone and splinter What once was a glittering prize The composition rites Yours? Cause? Take this, it's yours An anthem for a lost cause Now ashes, bone and splinter What once was a glittering prize The composition rites
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Written by: JAMES BRADFIELD, NICHOLAS JONES, SEAN MOORE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Anthem For A Lost Cause" is a single by Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was launched on November 25, 2013, as the second single from their eleventh studio album, "Rewind the Film."
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Song ThemeThe song speaks to desolation, lost causes, and fading glory, all wrapped with a deep sense of nostalgia. It stands out as a poignant ballad in the band’s all-encompassing discography.
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Music Video DirectionThe music video for the song was directed by Kieran Evans, who also directed the band's documentary "No Manifesto" and other videos for the album "Rewind the Film."
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Video StarsThe music video featured actresses Sarah Sayuri Hare and Lisa Palfrey. Palfrey is known for popular BBC drama "Pride."
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Video PlotThe video plots a story portraying the struggle of women miners in the 1984-85 UK Miners' Strike. It set out an imprinted visual context to the melancholic lyrics of the song.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well received by critics with many praising its profound lyrics and time-honored chord arrangements. Some critics have called it one of the standout tracks of the album "Rewind the Film."
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Chart PerformanceDespite the song's poignant depth, it didn't fare well commercially and didn't make a significant impression in the UK charts.
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Live PerformancesThe track is a staple in the Manic Street Preachers' live performances. The band's stirring renditions of the song often leave the audience deeply moved.
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Song WritingJames Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire, the band's primary songwriters, penned the song, which feels like a timeless folk song told from a forgotten narrative.
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ArtworkThe cover of "Anthem for a Lost Cause" features a black-and-white photograph of three young people, taken by well-known rock music photographer, Kevin Cummins.
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