Night Reconnaissance
The Dresden Dolls
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Nothing is crueler than children who come from good homes Gotta forgive them, I guess, but whose side are you on? Driving around my hometown, I remember it all Dropping my lunch box and Tampax all over the hall And they said You are a socialist coke head, we know from your clothes You are a Satanist worshiper, oh, that's evil You think you're poet, a folksinger, your a poser A volleyball player? you've got to be kidding us all [Chorus] So we hide from the cunts On a night reconnaissance Steal flamingos and gnomes From the dark side of the lawn No one can stop us The script is a work of genius No one has bought the rights yet but We're not giving up Every unwanted lawn jockey fits in the script Directed by Spielberg and starring the masochist club Marion looked like hell Stuck in that ridicules shell Give us some light and god's pure love We know what you've been dreaming of Give us some light and god's pure love We know what you've been dreaming of Give us some light and god's pure love We know what you've been dreaming of We're taking you to Hollywood Hollywood [Chorus] One is a socialist cock-head they dressed in my clothes One is a Satanist worshiping who's evil One is a poet who starts up a band of his own One is a volleyball player with both of her wrists broke [Chorus] And we give them good homes Give them love they've never known In the loft, in the lawn, In the town where I was born In the loft, in the bar, In the town where I was born
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Written by: Amanda Palmer
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Night Reconnaissance" is a song by The Dresden Dolls, an American rock duo formed in 2000, consisting of Amanda Palmer (piano/vocals) and Brian Viglione (drums/guitar).
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AlbumThe song "Night Reconnaissance" is part of the band's second studio album titled "Yes, Virginia...," which was released on April 18, 2006.
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Music GenreThe Dresden Dolls are known for their unique musical style, termed as "Brechtian punk cabaret," a blend of punk rock and cabaret music. "Night Reconnaissance" isn't an exception to this style.
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Song Theme"Night Reconnaissance" explores themes of rebelliousness, along with a sense of creeping darkness and fear of the unknown.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Night Reconnaissance" captures the track’s rebellious spirit. It shows Palmer and Viglione leading a group of kids on a mischievous night-time adventure.
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Drawing from Personal ExperienceAccording to Palmer, many of the songs in “Yes, Virginia…” including “Night Reconnaissance” were influenced by her personal experiences and life in Boston.
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Critical ReceptionThis song, along with the entire album, has been praised for its lyrical sophistication and grandiose production. Critics have lauded The Dresden Dolls for their theatrical influences and 'punk cabaret' style.
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Fan Following"Night Reconnaissance" is considered one of The Dresden Dolls' most popular songs and is frequently requested during live performances.
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CollaborationThe Dresden Dolls collaborated with Michael Pope to create the innovative music video for "Night Reconnaissance." Pope is closely associated with the band and has directed many of their videos.
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InspirationThe band’s name, “The Dresden Dolls,” is inspired by a song from The Fall's 1980 album, "Grotesque (After The Gramme)." While not directly related to "Night Reconnaissance," it provides context to the band's overall creative direction that influences songs like this.
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