Dinner at Eight
Rufus Wainwright
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No matter how strong I'm going to take you down with one little stone I'm going to break you down and see what you're worth What you're really worth to me Dinner at eight was o.k. before the toasts full of gleams It was great until those old magazines Got us started up again Actually it was probably me again But why is it so That I've always been the one who must go That I've always been the one told to flee When in fact you were the one Long ago, actually in the drifting white snow Who left me? So put up your fists and I'll put up mine No running away from the scene of the crime God's chosen a place Somewhere near the end of the world Somewhere near the end of our lives But till then no daddy don't be surprised If I want to see the tears in your eyes Then I know it had to be Long ago, actually in the drifting white snow You loved me
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Written by: Rufus Wainwright
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5 facts about this song
Song Composition"Dinner at Eight" is a track off Rufus Wainwright's third studio album "Want One" released in 2003.
- The song stands out for its emotional piano arrangements along with Wainwright's dramatic vocal performance.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe song's lyrics detail a heated argument between Wainwright and his father, fellow musician Loudon Wainwright III.
- It is considered by some as one of the most heartbreaking and emotionally intense break-up songs, despite not being about romantic love.
- The title "Dinner at Eight" supposedly refers to a confrontation between father and son that took place during a dinner meeting.
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Connection to FamilyRufus Wainwright comes from a family of musicians, with both his parents, Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III, being notable figures in the music industry.
- The difficult relationship between Rufus and his father is well-documented, with both of them frequently addressing it in their music.
- The song "Dinner at Eight" exemplifies the struggle and tension in their relationship, with Rufus straightforwardly expressing his feelings of anger, yet also of longing for reconciliation.
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Reception and LegacyThe song has been praised for its raw and expressive lyrics and has a strong emotional impact on many listeners.
- Despite its highly personal context, "Dinner at Eight" resonates on a universal level, capturing the pain of familial conflict and the yearning for resolution.
- Over the years, the song has been covered by several artists and remains one of the most acclaimed tracks in Rufus Wainwright's discography.
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Live Performances"Dinner at Eight" has been a fixture of Rufus Wainwright's live performances.
- The live version is often more intense than the recording, illuminated by Rufus' palpable emotional investment in the song.
- Wainwright's piano-playing and vocal intensity during live performances of this track have often moved audiences to tears.
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