, the second track from Kate Bush's 1989 album The Sensual World , is a driving exploration of the difficulty of emotional expression. Despite its propulsive energy, Bush famously described it as one of the hardest songs she ever wrote, taking nearly 18 months to finalize because the lyrics were so "elusive". Song Meaning and Themes
While the "anger" in the title reflects the prickly frustration of being stuck in a "moment that will never happen," the song ultimately lands on a message of hope—that someone will come to help. Historical Facts Kate Bush - Love And Anger (FULL AUDIO)
Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour , who helped discover Bush in the 1970s, provided the song’s signature guitar work. , the second track from Kate Bush's 1989
Bush uses the metaphor of "two strings speaking in sympathy" to represent the relief found when finally opening up to someone trustworthy. Historical Facts Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour ,
Lyrics like "If you can't tell your sister / If you can't tell a priest" highlight the isolation of carrying a secret too heavy to speak aloud.