Lyrics
Water was running children were running
You were running out of time
Under the mountain, a golden fountain
Were you praying at the Lares shrine?
But oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Oh, oh your city lies in dust, my friend
We found you hiding we found you lying
Choking on the dirt and sand
Your former glories and all the stories
Dragged and washed with eager hands
But, oh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Oh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Your city lies in dust
Water was running children were running
We found you hiding we found you lying
Water was running children were running
We found you hiding we found you lying
Your city lies in dust, my friend
Oh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Hot and burning in your nostrils
Pouring down your gaping mouth
Your molten bodies blanket of cinders
Caught in the throes
Oh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Oh oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Oh your city lies in dust, my friend
Your city lies in dust, my friend
Oh your city lies in dust, my friend
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Siouxsie and the Banshees – Cities in Dust
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“Cities in Dust” is a song written and produced by British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was released in 1985 as the first single from their seventh studio album
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Siouxsie and the Banshees – Cities in Dust (Extended Version)
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Oh, oh - oh, your city lies in dust / Oh, oh - oh, your city lies in dust, my friend / Oh, oh - oh, your city lies in dust, my friend / Water was running, children were running
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Siouxsie and the Banshees – Cities in Dust Samples
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Nuclear*Sun (Ft. Emma Steuer) – Cities In Dust
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[Verse 1] / Water was running / Children were running / You were running out of time / Under the mountain / A golden fountain / Were you praying at the lares shrine? / [Chorus
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8-Bit Arcade – Cities in Dust (8-Bit Siouxsie and the Banshees Emulation)
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Garbage – Cities in Dust
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[Verse 1] / Water was running, children were running / You were running out of time / Under the mountain, a golden fountain / Were you praying at the Lares' shrine? / [Chorus
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Junkie XL (Ft. Lauren Rocket) – Cities In Dust
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[Verse 1] / Water was running; children were running / You were running out of time / Under the mountain, a golden fountain / Were you praying at the Lares Shrine? / [Chorus] / Oh
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Water was running, children were running / You were running out of time / Under the mountain, a golden fountain / Were you praying at the Lares shrine? / But oh your city lies in
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The Hood Internet – 1985 Samples
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The Hood Internet – 1985 Samples
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Siouxsie and the Banshees – The Quarterdrawing of the Dog
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The Hood Internet – 1985
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One, two / One, two, three / Hit it! / Eighties / (Chick-chicka) / Hmp, cha / Eighties / (Chick-chicka) / I need you, I need you / Come on (come on) / Eighties / (Chick-chicka) / I
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Genius Q&A
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Q:When did Siouxsie and the Banshees release “Cities in Dust”?
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Siouxsie and the Banshees released “Cities in Dust” on October 18, 1985.
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Q:Who wrote “Cities in Dust” by Siouxsie and the Banshees?
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“Cities in Dust” by Siouxsie and the Banshees was written by Budgie (Drummer), Siouxsie & Steven Severin.
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Q:When did 8-Bit Arcade release “Cities in Dust (8-Bit Siouxsie and the Banshees Emulation)”?
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8-Bit Arcade released “Cities in Dust (8-Bit Siouxsie and the Banshees Emulation)” on September 29, 2020.
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Tinderbox (1986 CD Version) by Siouxsie and the Banshees
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Tinderbox by Siouxsie and the Banshees
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Siouxsie and the Banshees
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Formed in 1976, Siouxsie and the Banshees is one of the main faces of Post-Punk and New Wave music. The band’s songs often tell stories, and have deep meanings behind lyrics filled
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Siouxsie and the Banshees Songs
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Siouxsie and the Banshees has 196 songs with the most popular being Spellbound, Cities in Dust and Happy House.
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Siouxsie And The Banshees Lyrics
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Siouxsie And The Banshees lyrics - 184 song lyrics sorted by album, including "Cities In Dust", "Mirage", "Happy House".
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