Bliss

Tori Amos

About Bliss

"Bliss" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos. It is the lead track from Amos' fifth studio album, To Venus and Back. "Bliss" went to alternative stations on August 6, 1999 and was released commercially in the U. S. on August 24, 1999. The song was not released as a single in the UK, but peaked at # 91 in the US. Atlantic released "Bliss" in CD, cassette, 7" vinyl and a CD5 maxi single. The CD single contains the non-LP live version of "Hey Jupiter", while the CD5 maxi also includes the non-LP version of "Upside Down". Both of the live tracks do not appear on the album To Venus and Back. The regular CD single cardboard packaging does not include the extra photo with the "Bliss" lyrics that was part of the CD maxi single. The "Bliss" video premiered on MTV 120 Minutes on August 15, 1999. The video uses footage that was filmed during the final two shows of the Plugged '98 tour in Michigan. 


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1999
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Father I killed my monkey 
I let it out 
To taste the sweet of spring 
Wonder if I will wander out 
Test my tether to 
See if I'm still free 
From you 
Steady as it comes 
Right down 
To you 
I've said it all 
So maybe we're a bliss 
Of another kind 
Lately, I'm in to circuitry 
What it means to be 
Made of you but not enough of you 
And I wonder if 
You can bilocate is that what I taste 
Your supernova juice 
You know it's true I'm part of you 
Steady as it comes 
Right down to you 
I've said it all 
So maybe you're a four horse engine 
With a power drive 
A hot kachina who wants into mine 
Take it with your terracide 
We're a bliss 
Of another kind

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Tori Amos

Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. She is a classically trained musician and possesses a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Amos originally served as the lead singer of 1980s synthpop group Y Kant Tori Read, and as a solo artist was at the forefront of a number of female singer-songwriters in the early 1990s. She was also noteworthy early in her solo career as one of the few alternative rock performers to use a piano as her primary instrument. Some of her charting singles include "Crucify", "Silent All These Years", "God", "Cornflake Girl", "Caught a Lite Sneeze", "Professional Widow", "Spark", "1000 Oceans", and "A Sorta Fairytale", her most commercially successful single in the U.S. to date. more »

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Written by: GORDON SUMNER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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General Facts
"Bliss" is a song by renowned American singer-songwriter Tori Amos, famous for her mezzo-soprano vocal range and piano-driven sound. - The song was released in 1999 as a single from her album titled "To Venus and Back." - It was the first song off the album to be released to the radio. - The album "To Venus and Back" is unique as it's a two-disc record with one disc featuring live performances and one with studio recordings.
Chart Performance
Despite not being officially released as a commercial single in the US, "Bliss" charted on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 91. - It performed well on the Alternative Songs chart, reaching number 24 in September 1999. - Globally, the song reached number 38 in the UK Singles chart, showcasing the artist's transatlantic appeal.
Song Inspiration and Lyrics
While Amos characteristically keeps her song meanings open to listener interpretation, "Bliss" is generally believed to touch upon themes of self-acceptance and spiritual exploration. - The lyrics discuss the complexities of recognizing and accepting one's bliss, with growing "closer to closure" being one of the recurring lines. - The music and lyrics combine to deliver an intense emotional experience, which is a signature element of many Tori Amos songs.
Music Style and Structure
Like much of Amos' work, "Bliss" heavily features piano, with Amos playing a Bösendorfer. The song also prominently includes electronic and rock elements. - The song is structured in a standard verse-chorus form, but it features a unique bridge which consists of a vocalized melody with no lyrics. - Amos' unique vocal stylings, combined with the dramatic tonal shifts in the music, help distinguish "Bliss" as a standout track on the "To Venus and Back" album.
Live Performances and Reception
"Bliss" quickly became a staple in Amos' live shows and was performed frequently during her concerts in the late 1990s and early 2000s. - The song continues to be well-received by fans and is commonly viewed as a standout track from the "To Venus and Back" album. - Critics have praised the song for its evocative lyricism and emotional rawness, highlighting the artist's talent for exposing human vulnerabilities.

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