Night Reconnaissance

The Dresden Dolls

About Night Reconnaissance

"Night Reconnaissance" is a song by American dark cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls. It was released as the only single from their album No, Virginia....


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2008
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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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The Dresden Dolls

The Dresden Dolls are an American musical duo from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2000, the group consists of Amanda Palmer (vocals, piano, harmonica, ukulele) and Brian Viglione (drums, percussion, guitar, bass guitar, vocals). The two describe their style as "Brechtian punk cabaret", a phrase invented by Palmer because she was "terrified" that the press would invent a name that "would involve the word gothic".[dead link] The Dresden Dolls are part of an underground dark cabaret movement that started gaining momentum in the early 2000s. more »

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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).
Album
The song "Night Reconnaissance" is part of the band's second studio album titled "Yes, Virginia...," which was released on April 18, 2006.
Music Genre
The 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.
Song Theme
"Night Reconnaissance" explores themes of rebelliousness, along with a sense of creeping darkness and fear of the unknown.
Music Video
The 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.
Drawing from Personal Experience
According to Palmer, many of the songs in “Yes, Virginia…” including “Night Reconnaissance” were influenced by her personal experiences and life in Boston.
Critical Reception
This 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.
Fan Following
"Night Reconnaissance" is considered one of The Dresden Dolls' most popular songs and is frequently requested during live performances.
Collaboration
The 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.
Inspiration
The 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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