Black Stick
The Cruel Sea
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My heart is a muscle and it pumps blood Like a big old black steam train My veins are the tracks And the city is my brain My stomach is the ocean and it swallows up the sun At the end of a summer's day My breast like a breeze Blows all those storm clouds Away Ahhh (x4) My head is the city and it houses all the thoughts And speech that I have And the mayor of the city says the city seems ain't half bad. My arms could be weapons or instruments of love My legs are skyscrapers, they tower Above you Ahhh (x4) My heart is a muscle and it pumps blood Like a big old black steam train My veins are the tracks And the city is my brain My stomach is the ocean and it swallows up the sun At the end of a summer's day My breast like a breeze, blows All those storm clouds Away Ahhh (x4) I could be your whole world (x4
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Written by: DANIEL ATKINS, GREGORY PERKINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Origins"Black Stick" was written and performed by Australian indie rock band, The Cruel Sea.
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AlbumThe song is included in the band's most successful album, "The Honeymoon Is Over," which was released in 1993.
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Chart Performance"Black Stick" peaked at number 25 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart in February 1994 and stayed on the chart for 20 weeks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Black Stick" was filmed in Port Kembla, a suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.
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Recognition"Black Stick" was awarded "Single of the Year" by the Australian Music Industry's ARIA Music Awards in 1994.
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GenreThe song reflects The Cruel Sea's unique fusion of rock, blues, and country sounds.
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InspirationThe phrase "Black Stick" is an Australian slang term for an overtly masculine man or a 'bloke'.
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Song's Identity"Black Stick" is also regarded as one of The Cruel Sea's signature songs.
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Line-upThe line-up for The Cruel Sea during the recording of "Black Stick" was Tex Perkins (vocals), Ken Gormly (bass guitar), Jim Elliott (drums), Dan Rumour (guitar), and James Cruickshank (keyboard).
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LegacyDespite being released over two decades ago, "Black Stick" continues to be a staple on Australian rock radio, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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