Inflatable

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About Inflatable

"Inflatable" is a song by alternative rock band Bush and the final single from their fourth album Golden State. "Inflatable" could not be included on future compilations such as The Best Of: 1994–1999 due to lack of licensing rights. The song's chorus has a lyric inspired by a line from the Pixies song "Bone Machine". Bone Machine features the line 'You're so pretty when you're faithful to me', while Gavin Rossdale sings 'So pretty when you're faithful'. It was mutual appreciation of the Pixies that drew founding members Gavin Rossdale and Nigel Pulsford together. The song bears some resemblance to previous Bush hits "Glycerine" and "Letting the Cables Sleep" in that it is more subdued than the band's other singles. However, it is the only Bush song to feature an acoustic guitar. The song is the last single featuring the four original members of the band and it would be the last single to be released under the Bush name for almost 9 years until 2010 when "Afterlife" was released. The song was featured in the TV series 7th Heaven and Smallville. 


Year:
2001
4:19
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Let it slide overhead
When I believe in you my soul can rest
But as love that's really love can never fail
But fail it does
When we shine like the sun
You seem the only one my only friend

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful

I resigned from myself
Took a break as someone else
It's like we've come undone
But I've only just become inflatable for you

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful

I don't mind most of the time
But you push me so far inside

You're so pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
So pretty in white pretty when you're faithful
When you're faithful
When you're faithful

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Bush

Bush is a rock band formed in London in 1992 shortly after vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford met. It was not long before they recruited bassist Dave Parsons, and later drummer Robin Goodridge, and started writing. Dave Parsons joined Bush shortly after leaving the band Transvision Vamp. Drummers such as Sacha Gervasi, Amir, and Spencer Cobrin had all filled in as Bush drummers before Robin Goodridge was made the permanent fit and thus completing the Bush lineup. more »

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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE

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22 facts about this song

Band Fact
"Inflatable" is a song by British rock band Bush. The band, fronted by Gavin Rossdale, was formed in 1992 and was a major part of the grunge movement in the 1990s.
Album Fact
This song is from their fourth studio album "Golden State", released in 2001. This album didn’t achieve the same level of commercial success as their earlier works.
Meaning Fact
"Inflatable" is often interpreted by fans as a melancholy song about love and loss, though the band has not confirmed this interpretation.
Music Video Fact
The music video of "Inflatable" is shot in black and white and features the band performing the song.
Genre Fact
"Inflatable", like most of Bush's discography, falls within the alternative rock genre. It also touches on post-grunge elements.
Production Fact
This song, like the entire Golden State album, was produced by famed producer Dave Sardy, who has worked with notable artists like Marilyn Manson and Oasis.
Billboard Fact
Although "Golden State", the album featuring "Inflatable", was not a commercial success, it did reach number 22 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Reunion Fact
"Inflatable" was one of the last songs before the band split up in 2002. They reunited in 2010 and have released new music since.
Pop Culture Fact
Although not as popular as some of the band's early songs like "Glycerine" and "Machinehead", "Inflatable" has been featured in various media outlets and TV shows, contributing to the band's exposure.
Style Fact
"Inflatable" maintains the band’s distinct style of heavy guitar riffs and haunting lyrics, a trademark of their alternative rock and grunge sound.
Songwriting
The song "Inflatable" was written by Bush’s lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Gavin Rossdale.
Genre
"Inflatable" is classified under the alternative rock genre, highlighting Bush's signature style of blending grunge and post-grunge elements.
Album
"Inflatable" is from the band's fourth studio album, "Golden State," which was released on October 23, 2001.
Track
The song is the eighth track on the "Golden State" album.
Performance
Despite being part of a critically acclaimed album, "Inflatable" was not released as a single, hence it did not feature on the charts.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Inflatable" paint a picture of longing and lament, characteristics of many of Bush’s songs.
Music Video
Unlike some of Bush's most popular songs, "Inflatable" did not receive a dedicated music video.
Band's Status
"Golden State" is the last Bush album with Nigel Pulsford and Dave Parsons, Bush's original guitarist and bassist, respectively.
Production
The song, like the rest of the album, was produced by renowned producers Dave Sardy and Bush themselves.
Length
The runtime of "Inflatable" is approximately 4 minutes and 30 seconds, consistent with the typical length of a rock song.
Reception
Despite not being a single, "Inflatable" gained a fan base among Bush’s listeners due to its potent lyrics and catchy guitar riffs.
Live Performances
the song is performed less frequently during Bush's live shows in comparison to their hit songs like "Glycerine" and "Machinehead".

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