Bat for Lashes - Pearl's Dream Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who produced the song 'Pearl's Dream'?

   'Pearl's Dream' was produced by Natasha Khan, who is also known as Bat for Lashes, along with additional contributions from Yeasayer members Chris Keating and Ira Wolf Tuton.

2. What is the theme of the music video for 'Pearl's Dream'?

   The music video for 'Pearl's Dream', directed by Nima Nourizadeh, features Khan performing on a stage to an empty auditorium. It includes planetary imagery, a wolf, and a mysterious blond woman presumed to be Pearl, who is ultimately destroyed by a laser from the planets above.

3. Who is Pearl in 'Pearl's Dream'?

   Pearl is one of Natasha Khan's personas, described as a 'destructive, self-absorbed, blonde, femme fatale.' She appears as a character in the song's narrative and is essential to the thematic exploration of duality and identity.

4. When was 'Pearl's Dream' released as a single?

   'Pearl's Dream' was released as the second single from the 'Two Suns' album in the UK in June 2009. Prior to that, it was available for remix by MySpace users in May 2009, as part of its promotion.

5. What inspired Natasha Khan to create the character of Pearl?

   Natasha Khan was inspired by the ritual of dressing up and alter personas as seen in drag culture, films, and photography. Pearl emerged as a character during her time in Brooklyn, influenced by various artistic and cultural references.

6. What instruments and contributions are notable in 'Pearl's Dream'?

   In 'Pearl's Dream', Natasha Khan is primarily responsible for the instrumentation, with contributions from Yeasayer's Chris Keating and Ira Wolf Tuton, who assisted with drum patterns and bass lines.