Kite

Kate Bush · This Woman's Work Anthology 1978 - 1990 [1999]

(Come up and be kite)



Beelzebub is aching in my belly-o.

My feet are heavy and I'm rooted in my wellios.



(oh oh oh)



And I want to get away and go



(I wanna be)



From all these



(I wanna be home)



Mirror windows.



I look at eye level, it isn't good enough.

And then I find it out when I take a good look up.

There's a hole in the sky



(there's a hole in the)



With a big eyeball



(there's a hole in the sky)



Calling me:



"Come up and be a kite,

And fly a diamond night!

A diamond kite, a diamond kite.

Ooh, what a diamond!



"A diamond kite

On a diamond flight.

Over the lights, under the moon.

Over the lights, under the moon.

Over the moon, over the moon!"



(Come up and be kite)



I feel a rush along my body, like a bullet.

I'm 2-D after a push-and-pull feeling.

And I want to get back to



(I wanna be)



Safe home.



(I wanna be home)



I love the homeland dome.



I got no limbs, I'm like a feather on the wind.

Well, I'm not sure if I want to be up here, at all.

And I'd like to be



(I'd like to be)



Back on the ground,



(I'd like to be down)



But I don't know how to get down, down, down, down!



"Come up and be a kite,

And fly a diamond night!

A diamond kite, a diamond kite.

Ooh, what a diamond!



"A diamond kite

On a diamond flight.

Over the lights, oooh, under the moon.

Over the lights, oooh, under the moon.

Over the moon, over the moon!"



(Come up and be kite)

(Come up and be kite)

About Kite

Kate Bush's "Kite" stands as a defining track from her 1982 album *The Dreamers Collection*, showcasing her unique ability to blend theatrical storytelling with electronic experimentation. Released during a period when she was redefining the art pop genre, the song features her distinctive falsetto and intricate vocal harmonies, creating an ethereal atmosphere that contrasts with the driving rhythm. The track explores themes of flight and freedom, utilizing the metaphor of a kite to symbolize both vulnerability and liberation. Its production marks a significant shift in her discography, moving away from traditional rock structures toward a more synthesized and atmospheric sound that would influence countless artists in the new wave and electronic music scenes. "Kite" remains a staple of her catalog, celebrated for its innovative approach to songwriting and its enduring emotional resonance.