Strasbourg
The Rakes
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I'll meet you in West Germany October 1983 I know that freedom was a lie I know your husband was a spy You say that words are impotent But they can help us pay the rent I knew for sure there was nothing left Except the vodka on your breath We meet in Strasbourg In Strasbourg Dann sind wir Helden We meet in Strasbourg The courage that your father plucked From inside a cattle truck Will help us fix the exit polls Our children must have rock'n'roll Surveillance cameras captured dawn Breaking on the autobahn I knew for sure our chance was blown When rifles made you feel at home We meet in Strasbourg In Strasbourg Dann sind wir Helden We meet in Strasbourg We meet in Strasbourg In Strasbourg Dann sind wir Helden We meet in Strasbourg Eins, zwei, drei, vier Ideas can change the government But they never listen to our arguments On TV our friends smashed cement And pulled down the bastards monuments I went outside for a cigarette I could see things I had tried to forget The news showed us who we had left And I could smell the vodka on your breath
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Written by: ALAN DONOHOE, JAMES HORN-SMITH, LASSE PETERSEN, MATTHEW SWINNERTON, MATTHEW JAMES SWINNERTON
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Strasbourg" by The Rakes was released as a single on August 29th, 2005. This was the band's third single from their debut album "Capture/Release".
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InspirationThe song's title, "Strasbourg", is inspired by the capital city of the Grand Est region of northeastern France. This suggests that the band has drawn inspiration from this location, although the lyrics don't directly reference the city.
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Album Success"Strasbourg" is from the album "Capture/Release" which was a commercial success. The album debuted at No. 32 on the UK Albums Chart and received widespread critical acclaim.
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Song ThemeThe song is noted for its commentary on modern city life, with lyrics that are characterized as both amusing and insightful.
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Unique Sound"Strasbourg" is known for its distinctive, driving guitar riff. The song has an edgy sound, influenced by punk and indie rock.
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Song Length"Strasbourg" is one of the shortest tracks on the album, with a duration of only two minutes and seventeen seconds.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Strasbourg" features the band playing in a room interspersed with cutaways to miscellaneous objects and scenes, reflecting the eclectic and somewhat chaotic nature of the song.
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Band's LineupThe Rakes consisted of Alan Donohoe on vocals, Matthew Swinnerton on guitar, Jamie Hornsmith on bass, and Lasse Petersen on drums during the release of "Strasbourg".
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DisbandmentThe Rakes disbanded in 2009, making "Strasbourg" one of the significant songs in their relatively short career.
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InfluenceAlthough The Rakes weren't a hugely commercially successful band, they were influential in the mid-2000s indie rock scene in the UK, with "Strasbourg" being among their most popular songs.
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