The Cutter
Echo & the Bunnymen
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Brewing alternatives What's in the bottom drawer Waiting for things to give Spare us the cutter Spare us the cutter Couldn't cut the mustard Conquering myself Until I see another hurdle approaching Say we can, say we will Not just another drop in the ocean Come to the free for all With cellotape & knives Some of them six feet tall We will escape our lives Spare us the cutter Spare us the cutter Couldn't cut the mustard Conquering myself Until I see another hurdle approaching Say we can, say we will Not just another drop in the ocean Am I the happy loss Will I still recoil When the skin is lost Am I the worthy cross Will I still be soiled When the dirt is off Conquering myself Until I see another hurdle approaching Say we can, say we will Not just another drop in the ocean Ocean Watch the fingers close When the hands are cold Am I the happy loss Will I still recoil When the skin is lost Am I the worthy cross Will I still be soiled When the dirt is off Am I the happy loss Will I still be soiled When the dirt is off
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Written by: IAN STEPHEN MCCULLOCH, LESLIE THOMAS PATTINSON, PETER LOUIS VINCENT DE FREITAS, WILLIAM ALFRED SERGEANT
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"The Cutter" is a song by the British rock band Echo & the Bunnymen. It was released as a single in 1983 and included on their album "Porcupine".
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Song PerformanceThe song is one of Echo & the Bunnymen's biggest hits, reaching number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Notable InfluenceThe song's success helped pull Echo & the Bunnymen into mainstream attention in the UK.
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Song Composition"The Cutter" is notable for its high-pitched guitar tuning, Eastern influenced strings, and a strikingly powerful vocal performance from frontman Ian McCulloch.
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Live PerformancesDespite being over three decades old, "The Cutter" remains a favorite that is often performed at Echo & the Bunnymen concerts.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics are sometimes perceived as being complex and shrouded in metaphor, typical of the band's early textured and atmospheric style.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "The Cutter" has been covered by several bands – demonstrating its enduring influence on alternative rock genre.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song showcases the band's love for unusual, surreal, and evocative imagery.
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AcclaimIn 2009, NME Magazine placed "The Cutter" at number 37 in its list of the 50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever.
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Title ReferenceThough it's never clearly stated what the 'cutter' in the titular song actually refers to, it adds to the overall enigmatic nature of the song.
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Band RecognitionThe song is recognized as one of Echo & the Bunnymen's signature songs and a classic of the post-punk era.
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Musical Style"The Cutter" is a fusion of post-punk with 60s pop influences, demonstrating Echo & the Bunnymen's ability to evolve their sound.
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