Cities in Dust Siouxsie and the Banshees

Video of Cities in Dust by Siouxsie and the Banshees. Think of what happened to Pompeii

This song was featured in the movie: Grosse Point Blank, which starred John Cusack and Minnie driver. You can hear it during the 1986 High School Reunion scene while Martin Blank is holding a baby in his arms.

Cities in Dust
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

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 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 .......

And your city lies in dust

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• postpunk
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[solwolfpunk]

I just watched the movie Grosse Point Blank. It included tons of 1980's music. This song was featured during the High School Reunion scene while Martin Blank is holding a baby. Very funny movie.

[rofea]

Funny I was just cooking some curry but ran out of rice so I mixed it with pasta - tasted ok. Anyway I was listen to this song over and over while I cooked and wondering what the meaning might be. I suspected it might be related to some dictator or warlord but alas I was wrong, thanks for this upload solwolfpunk!!

[solwolfpunk]

you are welcome. That's what is so good about Siouxsie's lyrics. They can be about more than one thing.

[emptybluecows]

Awesome! I've always loved this song and have never seen the video until now. Thank you for posting it!

[solwolfpunk]

My pleasure. Enjoy!!!

[otter636]

I love Siouxsie Sioux

[solwolfpunk]

So do I. I love you too Mr. Otter636

[stumpylegs555]

The song is about the end of Pompei

[abbeycat104]

I have seeked the name of this song for so long ,thankyou for posting this :D

[albatros777]

...?

I complimented them.

[aidanday]

Umm...wha?

You're not funny or clever. Do you ever notice awkward silences when you crack jokes around your friends? Yeah...think about it.

[albatros777]

This video shows how her and her band mates seem to be excellent interpretive dancers.

Almost better than they are musicians. ;-)

[ltmittens]

it is about the eruption of the vulcano in pompei around 2000 years ago, no?

[veronicadredd22]

Love this song in the movie groose point blank .

[AllianceCrusha]

me 2

[qtips3]

sol u rule

[muchmoe]

love this song!!!!!!!