Strange Phenomena

Kate Bush

About Strange Phenomena

"Strange Phenomena" is a song written and recorded by Kate Bush. It was released as a single only in Brazil in June 1979 and was the sixth and final single from the album The Kick Inside."Strange Phenomena" speaks about déjà vu, synchronicity and how coincidences sometimes cluster together in seemingly meaningful ways. It has been described as "a frank paean to menstruation" by The Guardian. This, and a number of other early Brazilian singles, were pressed at 33.3 rpm. Brazil is one of few countries that released singles at this speed, along with Argentina.  


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1978
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Soon it will be the phase of the moon
When people tune in
Every girl know about the punctual blues
But who's to know the power
Behind our moves

A day of coincidence with the radio
And a word that won't go away
We know what they're all going to say
"G" arrives, funny, had a feeling he was on his way

We raise our hats to the strange phenomena
Soul birds of a feather flock together
We raise our hats to the hand a-moulding us
Sure 'nuff, he has the answer
He has the answer
He has the answer
Na na, na na
On mani padme 
On mani padme
On mani padme hum

You pick up a paper, you read a name
You go out, it turns up again and again
You bump into a friend you haven't seen
For a long time
Then into another you only thought about last night

You hear your sister calling for you
But you don't know where from
You know there's something wrong
But you don't want to believe in a premonition

We raise our hats to the strange phenomena
Soul birds of a feather flock together
We raise our hats to the hand a-moulding us
Sure 'nuff, he has the answer
He has the answer
He has the answer
Na na, na na
On mani padme 
On mani padme
On mani padme hum

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Kate Bush

Catherine "Kate" Bush (born 30 July 1958) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Her eclectic musical style and idiosyncratic vocal style have made her one of the United Kingdom's most successful solo female performers of the past 30 years. more »

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Written by: KATE BUSH

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Strange Phenomena" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush, released in 1978 as part of her first studio album, "The Kick Inside."
Inspiration
The song was inspired by coincidence and synchronicity, capturing the mystery of striking patterns present in life and nature.
Album Success
Though "Strange Phenomena" was not released as a single itself, the album "The Kick Inside" garnered great commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the UK album chart.
Lyrical Concept
The lyrics to the song talk about déjà vu, menstruation cycles, and other "strange phenomena" that women experience. This kind of subject matter is regarded as notably inventive and unique for pop music.
Literary References
The song includes a quote from Aleister Crowley's occult poem, "The Gnostic Mass", brilliantly interpolated by Bush: "Every girl that's ever fallen in love with me, or has wanted to, has had an incredible coincidence happen to them that involves me," establishing literary and philosophical undertones.
Live Performances
Despite not being a single, the song was performed live during Bush's only concert tour, "The Tour of Life" in 1979.
Unique Musical Composition
Known for her experimental sound, Kate Bush’s "Strange Phenomena" stands out for its unique compositional techniques, including piano and violin instrumentation,.
Creative Vision
Kate Bush produced and arranged "Strange Phenomena", at the very young age of 19, showcasing her musical talent and vision.
Critical Reception
Even though the song did not achieve the same commercial popularity as other Kate Bush songs like "Wuthering Heights" or "Babooshka," it has been critically praised for its innovative and poetic exploration of female identity experiences.
Cover Versions
Despite its lesser known status, "Strange Phenomena" has been covered by other artists, such as the band Katzenjammer in their 2008 album "Le Pop."

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