We No Who U R
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Nick Cave
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The tree don't care what the little bird sings We go down with the dew in the morning light The tree don't know what the little bird brings We go down with the dew in the morning And we breathe it in There is no need to forgive Breathe it in There is no need to forgive The trees will stand like pleading hands We go down with the dew in the morning light The trees all stand like pleading hands We go down with the dew in the morning And we breathe it in There is no need to forgive Breathe it in There is no need to forgive The trees will burn with blackened hands We returned with the light of the evening The trees will burn, blackened hands Nowhere to rest, no where to land And we know who you are And we know where you live And we know there's no need to forgive And we know who you are And we know where you live And we know there's no need to forgive And we know who you are And we know where you live And we know there's no need to forgive And we know who you are And we know where you live And we know there's no need to forgive again
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Written by: Nicholas Cave, Warren Ellis
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"We No Who U R" is the opening track on "Push the Sky Away", the fifteenth studio album of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
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Release Date"We No Who U R" was first released as a single on December 3, 2012.
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Stylistic ElementsKnown for its haunting and atmospheric sound, "We No Who U R" is emblematic of the minimalist style that marks much of the "Push the Sky Away" album.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "We No Who U R" offers a dark, brooding musing on human nature and behavior.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its subtly unsettling aura, the single achieved moderate commercial success, peaking at number 29 on the Belgian Flanders Tip chart.
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Unique PromotionIn a novel promotional strategy, the lyrics to "We No Who U R" were released by Nick Cave in an Instagram post before the song was officially available.
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Music VideoThe music video for "We No Who U R" was directed by Argentinean filmmaker Gaspar Noé. It features a walk through a forest from a first-person perspective.
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InfluenceThe song is considered to have been influenced by Nick Cave's fascination with the supernatural and spiritual exploration; layers of meaning are embedded within its lyrics which serve as a major hallmark of his songwriting style.
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ReceptionMusic critics have praised the song for its artistry, with many highlighting its ethereal choruses, understated instrumentation, and Cave’s gripping storytelling.
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Live Performances"We No Who U R" has become a staple in Nick Cave's live concerts, entrancing audiences with its profound subtlety and depth.
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