Primitive
Annie Lennox · Diva
The sun has set
All red and primitive above our heads.
Blood stained on an ageless sky
Wipe your tears and let the salt stains dry.
Let them all run dry
All run dry...
Sweetheart
Take me to bed
That's where all our prayers are said.
Whispered silent in the night
That's how all our dreams take flight.
Let them all go by
All go by...
For time will catch us in both hands
To blow away like grains of sand.
Ashes to ashes rust to dust
This is what becomes of us...
Sweetheart
Send me to sleep
Pray to God our hopes to keep.
Take our fears and make us strong
Lead us to where we belong
And let it all go by
All go by...
Primitive - Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox's 'Primitive' serves as a pivotal track on her 1992 album 'Diva,' marking a significant evolution in her musical direction. Released during the height of her solo career following her work with Eurythmics, the song blends new wave and pop sensibilities with a distinct, driving rhythm that characterizes the album's sound. The recording features Lennox's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its raw power and emotional intensity, which became a defining trait of her solo discography. As a key component of the 'Diva' catalogue, the track exemplifies her ability to craft anthemic pop songs that resonate with broad audiences while maintaining artistic integrity. It stands as a testament to her transition from a synth-pop duo member to a celebrated solo artist in the early 1990s.