Dylan & Caitlin

Manic Street Preachers

About Dylan & Caitlin

"Dylan & Caitlin" is a song by the Manic Street Preachers, it was released on 9 March 2018, taken from the album Resistance Is Futile (2018), written by James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire and Sean Moore. It's a duet between the band and The Anchoress and it was the third single taken from the album.


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2018
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The blank page awaits
Love has deserted and made
A fool and a drunk out of me
My wishes no longer may breathe

At home with this feeling again
Love has deserted the pain
The alcohol starts to sink in
The drinking blends us to sin

I never meant to believe in you
It's so hard just surviving the truth
Words don't cover the scars anymore
The tears last longer than before

Together the tenderness cries
Together the tenderness cries

In dreams I will be by your side
In books, photographs and in voice
In verse and metre and rhyme
I'm sorry and I wish that I tried

Dylan don't leave me behind
Love has divided and died
The beauty still shines in your eyes
America corrupted and lied

I never meant to believe in you
It's so hard just surviving the truth
Words don't cover the scars anymore
The tears last longer than before

Together the tenderness cries
Together the tenderness cries

I never meant to believe in you
It's so hard just surviving the truth
The words don't cover the scars anymore
The tears last longer than before

Together the tenderness cries
Together the tenderness cries
Together the tenderness cries
Together the tenderness cries

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Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh alternative rock band that was formed in 1986 in Blackwood, South Wales and consists of James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals and lead guitar), Nicky Wire (bass guitar and lyrics) and Sean Moore (drums and percussion). The band is part of the Cardiff music scene, and were at their most prominent during the 1990s. They are colloquially known as "The Manics", or simply, "Manics". Originally a quartet, the band became a trio when primary lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards disappeared on 1 February 1995. more »

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Written by: James Dean Bradfield, Nicholas Allen Jones, Sean Anthony Moore

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Dylan & Caitlin" is a song from the 13th studio album "Resistance Is Futile" by the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers.
Contributors and Release
The track, which was written by the band members, features the guest vocals of Welsh singer-songwriter The Anchoress, whose real name is Catherine Anne Davies. The song was released on March 2018.
Song Theme
The song paints a tumultuous picture of the relationship between the poet Dylan Thomas and his wife Caitlin Macnamara, embodying their passionate love and destructive arguments.
Music Style
"Dylan & Caitlin" differs from the band’s typical politically charged and angst-ridden tracks. It has a pop/rock style, with gentle, melodic elements and an indie rock essence.
Lyrics Embodiment
The lyric, "We had nothing but each other, just one shabby secret shared" beautifully captures the chaotic love between Dylan and Caitlin, who had a notably intense relationship.
Inspiration Behind the Song
The song draws its inspiration from a book "Under Milk Wood" by Dylan Thomas. Moreover, "Dylan & Caitlin" is aimed to be a counterpoint to "Tangled Up in Blue" by Bob Dylan, which is also a conversation between a couple.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its melody, lyrics, and the vocal performance of Manic Street Preachers and The Anchoress.
Live Performances
The song has been performed live by the band on several occasions, with Catherine Anne Davies joining them on stage to recreate the duet.
Bassist and Lyricist's Take
According to Nicky Wire, the bassist and lyricist of the band, "Dylan & Caitlin" is a song about co-dependency at its most torturous and extremes.
Video Representation
The official video for "Dylan & Caitlin" represents the duet in the studio setting, showing both the band and The Anchoress performing together.

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