The Puppet

Echo And The Bunnymen · Killing Moon: The Best Of Echo & The Bunnymen [2007]

I'll practice my fall, for practice makes perfect

Chained to the wall for maximum hold

The window's so far, too far from my legs

Open the door and let out the cold



You knew about this with your head in your hands

All along, I was the puppet, I was the puppet



Trampoline's broken, ceiling has come down

The ache in my back tells me something's gone wrong

Rocking horse rocks as the wallpaper peels

Curtain would like to know what he has done



You knew about this with your head in your hands

All along, I was the puppet, I was the puppet



We're the salt of the earth

(I'll practice my fall for practice makes perfect)

And we know what to say

(Chained to the wall for maximum hold)

We're the salt of the earth

(The window's so far, too far from my legs)

And we know our place

(Open the door and let out the cold)



You knew about this with your head in your hands

All along, I was the puppet, I was the puppet



All along (You knew about this)

With your head in your hands

All along (You knew about this)

I was the puppet, I was the puppet



(You knew about this) Your head in your hands

(You knew about this) I was the puppet, I was the puppet

(We're the salt of the earth, you knew about this)

(We know what to say) Your head in your hands

(We're the salt of the earth)

All along (You knew about this)

(We know our place) I was the puppet

(We're the salt of the earth)

All along (You knew about this)

(We know what to say) Your head in your hands

(We're the salt of the earth) I was the puppet

(You knew about this, we know what to say)

I was the puppet, I was the puppet

All along (You knew about this....)

The Puppet - Echo And The Bunnymen

Echo And The Bunnymen's "The Puppet" stands as a defining track from their 2007 greatest hits compilation, capturing the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic pop sensibility. Released during a period of renewed critical acclaim following their reunion, the song exemplifies their ability to fuse driving rhythms with haunting, atmospheric textures. As a staple of their discography, it reflects the group's commitment to crafting emotionally resonant anthems that have become central to their legacy in the alternative rock landscape. The recording showcases the band's mature songwriting, balancing raw intensity with a polished production that has cemented their status as a pivotal force in modern indie music.