Bush began writing songs at 11. She was signed to EMI Records after Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour helped produce a demo tape. Her debut album, The Kick Inside, was released in 1978. Bush slowly gained artistic independence in album production and has produced all her studio albums since The Dreaming (1982). She took a hiatus between her seventh and eighth albums, The Red Shoes (1993) and Aerial (2005). Bush drew attention again in 2014 with her concert residency Before the Dawn, her first show since 1979's The Tour of Life.
The TV series "Stranger Things" used Bush's "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" in Season 4. As a result of the resurgence of interest, in 2022 the song reached #1 on the UK charts, 37 years after its initial release, and generated 100s of millions of streams.
Bush's eclectic and experimental musical style, unconventional lyrics, performances, and literary themes have influenced a diverse range of artists. She has been nominated for 13 British Phonographic Industry accolades, winning for Best British Female Artist in 1987, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. In 2002, Bush was recognized with an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Bush was appointed a CBE in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to music. She was nominated three times for induction in the 2018, 2021, and 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Prelude
Kate Bush Lyrics
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Daddy
The day is full of birds
Sounds like they're saying words
Kate Bush's Prelude is a short and simple song that is loaded with rich meaning about the beauty and simplicity of life. The chorus part "Mummy, Daddy, the day is full of birds" can be interpreted as a child's view of the world, as if they are seeing everything for the first time. The childlike wonder in the voice of the singer is matched by the birdlike sounds in the music of the song. The sound of birds singing is a metaphor for the beauty of nature, and Kate Bush is telling us that everything has a voice—we just need to learn how to listen.
The line "Sounds like they're saying words" adds to the concept that everything in nature, even the birds, have a voice and communicate with us if we listen closely. This simple line is a reminder to all of us to take time to appreciate and listen to the world around us, to slow down and find the beauty in the things that we usually take for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Mummy
A reference to the singer's mother, potentially indicating a sense of comfort or nostalgia.
Daddy
A reference to the singer's father, potentially indicating a sense of comfort or nostalgia.
The day is full of birds
The singer is acknowledging the presence of birds in their environment and potentially finding beauty in it.
Sounds like they're saying words
The artist is personifying the birds and attributing language or meaning to their sounds, potentially indicating a sense of imagination or playfulness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH
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Stacey
I really thank God for Kate Bush. In my darkest days, she's always been there. And always will.
Hcmy Hcmy
As If you borrowed my words
Jane Wright
Same here Stacey 🙏💚🎶
D Smith
Kate Bush is truly one of the most underrated, wonderful and supremely brilliant artists of our time.
Erin Go Bragh
She's not underrated lol
Dan Messenger
She's not underrated mate.
Edith the Dreamer
I've discovered Kate and her music few months ago when I was falling into a bad place in life. She caught me and brought me back. I've loved her ever since, and I will love her forever on. She means so much to me. And Aerial makes me feel like nothing else does. I'm only 15 but Kate is the biggest inspiration of my life and I already know that she keeps leading me the right way. Thank you ❤️
Crista Veenstra
Wow hang in there....if you love Kate than you have a big purpose in this life..............we need young people who are awake to what is happening in the world.
Badshot Bill
Yeah, Kate has a special connection with every listener. She's amazing.
orange appled
Bless you Edith for those very moving words. Kate is indeed an inspiration to many, young and old alike. And Aerial is one of those albums that really does help us transcend the every day. Keep seeking the light.