The Dreaming
Kate Bush
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Bang, goes another kanga On the bonnet of the van (See the light ram through the gaps in the land) Many an Aborigine's mistaken for a tree 'Til you near him on the motorway And the tree begin to breathe (See the light ram through the gaps in the land) (Coming in with the golden light) In the morning (Coming in with the golden light) Is the New Man (Coming in with the golden light) Is my dented van (Woomera) Dree-ee-ee-ee-ee A-a-a-a-a M-m-m-m-m Ti-ti-ti-ti-ti I-i-i-i-i Me-me-me-me-me Dree-ee-ee-ee-ee A-a-a-a-a (woomera) M-m-m-m-m Ti-ti-ti-ti-ti I-i-i-i-i Me-me-me-me-me Dree-ee-ee-ee-ee A-a-a-a-a M-m-m-m-m Ti-ti-ti-ti-ti The civilized keep alive The territorial war (See the light ram through the gaps in the land) Erase the race that claim the place And say we dig for ore Or dangle devils in a bottle And push them from the (pull of the bush) (See the light ram through the gaps in the land) You find them in the road (See the light bounce off the rocks to the sand) In the road (Coming in with the golden light) In the morning (Coming in with the golden light) With no warning (Coming in with the golden light) We bring in the rigging (Dig, dig, dig, dig away) Dree-ee-ee-ee-ee A-a-a-a-a M-m-m-m-m Ti-ti-ti-ti-ti I-i-i-i-i Me-me-me-me-me Dree-ee-ee-ee-ee A-a-a-a-a (woomera) M-m-m-m-m Ti-ti-ti-ti-ti I-i-i-i-i Me-me-me-me-me Dree-ee-ee-ee-ee A-a-a-a-a M-m-m-m-m Ti-ti-ti-ti-ti (woomera) I-i-i-i-i Me-me-me-me-me Dree-ee-ee-ee-ee A-a-a-a-a M-m-m-m-m Ti-ti-ti-ti-ti I-i-i-i-i (woomera) Me-me-me-me-me Ma-ma-many an Aborigine's mistaken for a tree (See the light ram through the gaps in the land) You near him on the motorway And the tree begin to breathe Erase the race that claim the place And say we dig for ore (See the light ram through the gaps in the land) Dangle devils in a bottle And push them from the pull of the bush (See the sun set in the hand of the man) Bang, goes another kanga On the bonnet of the van (See the light bounce off the rocks to the sand) You find them in the road (See the light ram through the gaps in the land) In the road (See the light) (Push 'em from the) Pull of the Bush (See the light bounce off the rocks to the sand) (Push 'em from the) Pull of the Bush (See the sun set in the hand of the man) (Oh, re Mikayina)
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Written by: KATE BUSH
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13 facts about this song
Album Information"The Dreaming" is not only a song but also the title of the fourth studio album by Kate Bush, released in 1983.
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Producer CreditsKate Bush produced the album herself, marking her debut as a solo producer.
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Experimental NatureThe song "The Dreaming" is noted for its highly experimental nature, with Bush incorporating various unusual sound effects and vocal techniques.
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InfluenceThe song has been influenced by various sources. It was primarily inspired by the plight of the Australian Aboriginals.
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Variety of InstrumentsUnconventional instruments were used in its production including didgeridoos, to depict the song’s theme of Aboriginal culture.
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Charts PositionDespite its experimental nature, the lead single "The Dreaming" reached number 48 in the UK Singles chart.
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ConceptThe song is about the destructive effects of white colonialism on Australia's Indigenous population, with a particular focus on the British nuclear tests at Maralinga.
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Use of VoiceBush uses her voice in an innovative way on the track, imitating animal sounds and using techniques like ululation, a type of vocal trill common in certain African and Middle Eastern cultures.
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ComplexityThe song is known for its complexity and layered composition, featuring a blend of electronic and traditional instruments, as well as a heavily processed vocal performance.
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Criticism and AcclaimUpon its release, "The Dreaming" received mixed reviews from critics but has since become highly acclaimed and is often cited as a critical point in Bush's artistic development.
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Unique StylingThe Dreaming is considered as Kate Bush's most unconventional and outlandish work, and its title track "The Dreaming" is no exception.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Dreaming" are filled with Australian slang and references to Aboriginal culture, some of which many listeners may not fully comprehend without a closer look.
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ReleaseThe song was released as a single almost a year before the album came out, and was Bush's first single to not make it into the UK Top 40.
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