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Carnation
3,858
Rock
Carnation was released on January 1, 1982 by Polydor Records as a part of the album The Gift (Remastered)
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1982
LabelPolydor Records
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM114

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Vocals
Bruce Foxton
Bruce Foxton
Bass Guitar
Rick Buckler
Rick Buckler
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Peter Wilson
Peter Wilson
Producer
Brian Robson
Brian Robson
Engineer
David Woolley
David Woolley
Engineer
Renate Blauel
Renate Blauel
Engineer

Lyrics

If you gave me a fresh carnation
I would only crush its tender petals
With me you'll have no escape
And at the same time there'll be nowhere to settle -
I trample down all life in my wake
I eat it up and take the cake
I just avert my eyes to the pain
Of someone's loss helping my gain
If you gave me a dream for my pocket
You'd be plugging in the wrong socket
With me there's no room for the future
With me there's no room with a view at all -
I am out of season all year 'round
Hear machinery roar to my empty sound
Touch my heart and feel winter
Hold my hand and be doomed forever -
If you gave me a fresh carnation
I would only crush its tender petals
With me you'll have no escape
And at the same time there'll be nowhere to settle
And if you're wondering by now who I am
Look no further than the mirror -
Because I am the Greed and Fear
And every ounce of Hate in you
Written by: Paul Weller
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