Kate Bush - The Empty Bullring video free download


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Duration: 02:21
Uploaded: 2008/02/13

This was the b-side of the 1980 single "Breathing". The song is also featured on the "This Woman's Work" box set.

Lyrics:

Disappears through a window.

Out of my mind

Trying to keep him at home.

Out into Rome

In the early hours,

Leaving me here

Like Tamlaine in her Tower.

You are going

To the empty bullring,

Taking your red cloak

To regain something.

Oh, you rolling matador,

Kill in your eyes

For the toro

That shut the door

To glory and gore.

The throw of the rose--

It's all you lived for,

But you've lost it all.

Your red streak

On the plot where many feet

Left it incomplete.

But you kept the meaning.

You feel him charge again,

And you feel him cut you down

Right on the spot

Where you thought

You were ground for good.

These flights of fantasy

Make your wounds more sore,

But you've every right

To even grab at the last straw.

Oh, Lord...

Oh, you rolling matador,

Kill in your eyes

For the toro

That shut the door

To glory and gore.

The throw of the rose--

It's all you lived for,

But you've lost it all.

Comments

9 years ago

thenutbar44

I like her early work best. I don't care much for the slick pop sound of the 80's albums

10 years ago

Benjamin Lo-Fi

the late Benjamin Lo-Fi says thank you...

10 years ago

Ibelieve Onlyinlove

Kate Bush - The Empty Bullring!

10 years ago

Shaun Henry

I don't known if it is OK to post Vids here etc. but I was just listening to this song and thought I should post it.I just love her early songs where she is only accompanied by piano. Beautiful.

10 years ago

thenutbar44

My dad once told me Kate bush sounds like a cartoon. How can you listen to that and not be on drugs he says lol! I love her music now more than ever!

11 years ago

RayFPatrick

I've just bought This Woman's Work vol 1 & 2 <3! and I think my parents will soon throw me out because of this song : D

11 years ago

thenutbar44

God, I love Kate Bush! What is it about her

11 years ago

thenutbar44

I love this song!!!

11 years ago

Sean McGarry

O, heartsore this didn't make it to Lionheart. Astonishing song. Such high quality control, even this gem remained unearthed...

11 years ago

cloud74buster

how clear it is, it was a "lionheart" song that "didn't make it"

12 years ago

GirlWithOneEyeXxx

Thanks Symphonyofflowers for posting this! :D It's beautiful, and as a young Kate Bush fan (born in the late 90s) I haven't got any of the extra tracks found on the This Woman's Work box set. :)

12 years ago

TruthofDilly

@mimosf please contact me again. Sooooooooooooooooo strange...i had a dream of KT last night and that i had DISCOVERED some new songs by her!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have psychic dreams every night but occassionally they blow my mind if they are literal. So yeah, please contact me again mate! Peace and love to evryone, especially the KT fans (coz like her, we're special) lol x

12 years ago

mimosf

@TruthofDilly I have them both

12 years ago

IAmPlaysWithSquirrel

So perfect. This shouldn't have been a b-side, this should've been on the album as its own track. Her voice is absolutely gorgeous, And the melody reminds me of Billy Joel, for some reason.

13 years ago

heathblanch

um I am a big K8 fan, but (rose growing old) "to regain something" actually only covers one octave! Lovely song though.

13 years ago

pepitapepino

Kate:AMAZING.

13 years ago

Symphonyofflowers

@hiraethchild You're welcome!

13 years ago

hiraethchild

Oh I miss this song! I lived with someone who had "This Woman's Work" so I could hear all the B sides whenever I wanted. Thank you for posting and it's so clear and wonderful. LOVE LOVE LOVE you Kate!!

14 years ago

TruthofDilly

@Symphonyofflowers - I wouldn't dream of asking you to part with them, really, they are worth their weight in Gold. Where could I get a copy? x

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