The Back Of Love [Live/Liverpool]
Echo And The Bunnymen · Live In Liverpool [2002]
Chopping off my stopping thought
Self doubt and selfism
Were the cheapest things I ever bought
When you say it's love
D'you mean the back of love
When you say it's love
D'you mean the back of love?
We're taking advantage of
Breaking the back of love
We're taking advantage of
Breaking the back of love
Easier said than done you said
But it's more difficult to say
With eyes bigger than our bellies
We want to but we can't look away
What were you thinking of
When you dreamt that up?
What were you thinking of
When you dreamt that up?
Taking advantage of
Breaking the back of love
When you're surrounded by a simple chain of events
(behind my eyes, behind my eyes)
(your eyes don't lie)
Eventually you'll shack those shackles off
(dreams above those eyes)
(those eyes)
We can't tell our left from right
But we know we love extremes
Getting to grips with the ups and downs
Because there's nothing in between
When you say that's love
D'you mean the back of love
When you say that's love
D'you mean the back of love?
Taking advantage of
Breaking the back of love
What were you thinking of
When you dreamt that up?
We're taking advantage of
We're breaking the back of love
Breaking the back of love
The Back Of Love [Live/Liverpool]
Echo And The Bunnymen's 'The Back Of Love' stands as a defining track from their 2002 'Live In Liverpool' recording, capturing the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibility. Originally released on the album 'Honest', the song was reimagined here with a raw, live intensity that highlights the group's dynamic interplay between frontman Ian McCulloch's soaring vocals and the driving rhythm section. This performance exemplifies the band's ability to transform studio compositions into visceral, high-energy experiences, showcasing their enduring influence on the alternative rock landscape of the early 2000s. The track remains a staple of their discography, often cited by fans and critics alike as a prime example of their unique ability to merge atmospheric textures with punchy, danceable beats.