My Death
The Paper Chase * Track #2 On What Big Teeth You Have
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My Death by The Paper Chase
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Performed by
The Paper ChaseProduced by
John CongletonWrited by
Mort Shuman & Jacques BrelAbout
A cover of “My Death,” originally by Jacques Brel. The Paper Chase’s version seems to be primarily based off of Scott Walker’s cover of the original Jacques Brel version.
Reacting to Scott Walker’s death on Twitter, John Congleton said:
this is a big one. there’s no way for me to properly describe...
My Death Lyrics
My death is like a swinging door
A patient girl who knows the score
Whistle for her
And the passing time
My death is like a bible truth
At the funeral of my youth
Let's laugh for that
And the passing time
My death is like a witch at night
As surely as our love is bright
Let's not talk about...
But whatever is behind the door
There's nothing left to do
An angel or devil, I don't care
For in front of that door
There is you
My death is like a beggar blind
I'll see the world with an unlit mind
Throw me a dime
For the passing time
My death comes to allow my friends
A few good times before it ends
Let's drink to that
And the passing time
My death is in your arms, your thighs
Your cool fingers will close my eyes
Let's not talk about...
But whatever is behind the door
There's nothing left to do
An angel or devil, I don't care
For in front of that door
There is you
My death is among the leaves
In magicians' mysterious sleeves
Rabbits and dogs
And the passing time
My death hides among the flowers
Where the darkest shadow cowers
Let's pick lilacs
For the passing time
My death is in a double bed
Sails of oblivion run through my head
Pull up the sheets
But whatever is behind the door
There's nothing left to do
An angel or devil, I don't care
For in front of that door
There is you
My Death Q&A
Who wrote My Death's ?
My Death was written by Mort Shuman & Jacques Brel.
Who produced My Death's ?
My Death was produced by John Congleton.
When did The Paper Chase release My Death?
The Paper Chase released My Death on Mon Oct 20 2003.
What did The Paper Chase say about "My Death"?
In the announcement (January 13th, 2004) for this EP on the band’s official website, John Congleton said:
Originally written by Jacque [sic] Brel, who is an old french crooner. A lot of people have covered this song; Bowie, Scott Walker. Lyrically I think this song is astounding…it was a lot of fun...