Full Fathom Five
The Stone Roses
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Burst into heaven Kiss in the cotton clouds Arctic sheets and fields of wheat I can't stop coming down Your shrunken head Looking down on me above Send me home like an elephant stone To smash my dream of love Dreaming till the sun goes down And night turns into day Rooms are empty i've got plenty You could move in right away Seems like there's a hole in my dreams In my dreams in my dreams Down through the heavens Choke in the cotton clouds Arctic sheets and fields of wheat I can't stop coming down Your shrunken head Looking down on me above Send me home like an elephant stone To smash my dream of love Did your bed and bookshelf go And run run run away These four walls saw the rise and fall And your midnight getaway Seems like there's a hole in my dreams Or so it seems Yet nothing means anything anymore
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Written by: IAN GEORGE BROWN, JOHN SQUIRE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Original Album"Full Fathom Five" is a track from The Stone Roses' second and final studio album, "Second Coming," which was released in 1995.
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Non-Traditional InspirationThe unique title of the song was derived from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest." The line "Full Fathom Five Thy Father Lies" is from a song sung by Ariel the sprite.
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Unique SoundWhile most of The Stone Roses' songs take influences from indie pop and rock, "Full Fathom Five" is much more experimental, with elements of hard rock and neo-psychedelia.
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Album Art RecognitionThe album "Second Coming" features a cover designed by band member John Squire, featuring a pollock-inspired piece based on The Annunciation by Leonardo Da Vinci. While not specific to "Full Fathom Five", the album it belongs to is recognized for its iconic cover.
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Cult StatusAlthough "Full Fathom Five" was not released as a single, it has gained a cult status among fans of The Stone Roses and British alternative rock in general.
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Longer GapThe studio album "Second Coming" that includes "Full Fathom Five" was released after a gap of five years following their self-titled debut album. It was highly anticipated due to the success and influence of their debut.
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Song Length"Full Fathom Five" is the shortest track on the "Second Coming" album, having a duration of only 2 minutes and 13 seconds.
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Band DisintegrationAlthough not directly connected to "Full Fathom Five", it's noteworthy that the release of the album "Second Coming" marked a period of disintegration for the band, with drummer Reni leaving prior to the tour in 1995, followed by the departure of guitarist John Squire in 1996. The band officially disbanded in 1997.
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Modern UsageThe Stone Roses' music, including that from the "Second Coming" album, has seen continued relevance and popularity, being used in various films or television shows, despite the band's breakup.
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Mixed ReceptionWhile "Full Fathom Five" embodies the band's return to a heavier, bluesier sound, fan and critical opinion is divided. Some welcomed the new sound, while others found it a departure from the sound that had made them fall in love with the band to begin with.
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