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“Big Stripey Lie” is the tenth track from Kate Bush’s 1993 album The Red Shoes. Originally released as the b-side for lead single “Rubberband Girl”, it was one of the last tracks recorded and features past collaborator Nigel Kennedy on violin.
The track, which almost didn’t make it onto the album t...
[Verse 1]
Oh big stripey lie moving
Like a wavy line
Coming up behi-hi-hind
[Verse 2]
All young gentle dreams drowning
In life's grief
Can you hang on to me?
[Chorus 1]
Don't want to hurt you baby
I only want to help you
I could be good for you
[Verse 3]
Your name is being called by sacred things
That are not addressed nor listened to
Sometimes they blow trumpets
[Chorus 2]
Only want to help you
Never want to hurt you
I know I could be good for you
[Verse 4]
Oh my God it's a jungle in here
You've got wild animals loose in here
[Chorus 3]
Want to help you
Never hurt you
Good for you
[Interlude]
[Verse 5]
Hey all you little waves run away
Mmm run away
Big Stripey Lie was written by Kate Bush.
Big Stripey Lie was produced by Kate Bush.
Kate Bush released Big Stripey Lie on Mon Nov 22 1993.