Violin
Kate Bush · This Woman's Work Anthology 1978 - 1990 [1999]
Ready to carry me over,
Over the quavers, drunk in the bars,
Out of the realm of the orchestra,
Out of the realm of the orchestra.
Filling me up with the shivers.
Filling me up with the shivers and quivers.
Filling me up with the shivers.
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Paganini up on the chimney,
Lord of the dance,
With Nero and old Nicky.
Whack that devil
Into my fiddlestick!
Give me the Banshees for B.V.s,*
Give me the Banshees for B.V.s.
Jigging along with the fiddle, oh, Johnny.
Jigging along with the fiddle-dee-dee.
Jigging along with the fiddle-dee-diddle-dee-dee!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Get the bow going!
Let it scream to me:
Violin! Violin! Violin!
Violin
Kate Bush's "Violin" stands as a poignant exploration of her deep connection to the instrument, which she has played since childhood. The track serves as a rare moment of introspection within her expansive discography, highlighting her unique ability to blend classical training with art-pop sensibilities. Rather than relying on elaborate production, the recording often features Bush's own violin work, creating an intimate atmosphere that underscores her multi-instrumentalist talents. This piece reflects the broader themes found in her catalog, where personal history and emotional vulnerability are woven into complex musical arrangements. As a significant song in her body of work, "Violin" demonstrates how Bush utilizes traditional instruments to craft distinctive soundscapes that have defined her influential career.