Fireworks
Siouxsie and the Banshees
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The body is wrapped in shadow The face is built of cinders And panic tears thro' your silhouette As you're squeezed by burning fingers And he crackling in our colours With teeth of gelignite When he sighs his song and pirouettes Thro' a dance of dynamite We are fireworks - slowly, glowing Bold and bright We are fireworks - burning shapes Into the night His fuel is our frustration And dreams begin to ache And all the while we wear a party smile And happily we shiver And happily we shake Oh shake, shake, shake We are fireworks - slowly, glowing Bold and bright We are fireworks - burning shapes Into the night Twist and turn - burn, burn, burn Twist and turn - burn, baby, burn
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Written by: JOHN ALEXANDER MCGEOCH, BUDGIE, STEVEN SEVERIN, SIOUX
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Band Formation"Fireworks" is a single by the British band Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band was formed in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bass guitarist Steven Severin.
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Release DateThe song was released as a stand-alone single on 21 May 1982.
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Chart RankingIt reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, indicating its popularity among listeners.
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Album InclusionDespite being a standalone single, it was later included in some compilations such as "Once Upon a Time: The Singles" and "Twice Upon a Time: The Singles".
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Record Label"Fireworks" was released under the Polydor record label, one of the significant labels in the UK.
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Unique StyleThe song is well-known for its fusion of punk rock and gothic rock styles, for which Siouxsie and the Banshees were pioneers.
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SongwriterThe song was written by the band members Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin.
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ProductionIt was the first Siouxsie and the Banshees song produced by future Academy Award winner, Mike Hedges, who would later be known for his work with U2 and The Cure.
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Musical ArrangementThe song had a rich musical arrangement that included strings, a section arranged by musician Anne Stephenson of the band The Venomettes.
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ArtworkThe cover of the single was designed by Rob O'Connor, a graphic designer well-known for his work in the music industry.
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Limited ReleaseIt was initially released only on the 7" format but a double 7" gatefold sleeve version was soon released.
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The Music VideoThe music video, directed by Adrian Edmondson, was set in the Leighton House Museum and was slightly based on Oscar Wilde's story "The Happy Prince".
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LegacyThe song is considered a classic in the Banshees' discography and continues to be appreciated by fans of punk and gothic rock music.
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