Kewpie Doll
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds · Other Songs - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
yeah I bought her in a show
I dressed her up in a cheap red cotton dress
but everything was either fished-out or spat out
fished out or spat out
well i love that kewpie doll
but I could not make it stick
only she could save my soul
she put her hands inside of me
well I love that kewpie-doll
dressed her in a cheap red cotton dress
fished it out now
spat it our now
spat it out in front of me
well I love that kewpie doll
but I could not make it stick
doll doll doll doll
I held her in my cheap arms
she believed in me her soul plus my arms
well I love that kewpie doll
I told her phony storys
i love that kewpie doll
she believed in me
doll doll dolll doll
cupie on a stick
I can see her coming even now
kupie on a stick
I can see her walking to me even now
well I love that kewpie-doll
but I could not make it stick
Kewpie Doll
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds deliver a hauntingly atmospheric track on 'Kewpie Doll,' blending gothic rock with brooding folk sensibilities. The song exemplifies the band's signature style, characterized by Cave's distinctive baritone vocals and a moody, minimalist arrangement that builds tension through subtle instrumentation. Released as part of their broader discography, the recording captures the group's ability to weave dark, poetic narratives into their music, often drawing from Australian folklore and personal mythology. The piece stands as a testament to their influence on alternative and indie rock, showcasing a sound that remains both timeless and deeply evocative within the genre's landscape.