"You know my name" - The title song from CASINO ROYALE by Chris Cornell.
Much has been made of the re-invention of the latest Bond Outing, which is undoubtedly grittier and dark than ever before. The title song too is a reflection of that.
None of that iconic signature theme first heard in Dr.No and immortalized in all later ventures.
Sedated animation replaces the de rigeur skimpily clad female figures in the title sequence.
A definite departure from the recent movies of the Brosnan era which all had female vocalists
(Tina Turner in Golden Eye,
Sheryl Crow in Tomorrow Never dies,
Shirley Manson led Garbage in The World is not enough &
Madonna in Die another Day).
Instead we have Alternative Superstar Chris Cornell (Temple of the dog, Soundgarden & Audioslave) teaming up with veteran movie composer David Arnold. The outcome is unique befitting the movie. Much like the pairing of Craig & Campbell on screen.
Starting off in Cornell's typical adult rock fashion with chiming guitars and brooding vocals, the track wastes no time building up to a heavy Chorus. The ominous groove that accompanies the line "The Odds will betray you" seems to be the unofficial theme for the movie, popping up whenever there's anticipation or intrigue.
In the final roundup, the song ends up very much like the film itself. Less melodic but full of energy and heaviness, quite a departure from the usual glamorous Bond fare. A close second to Paul McCartney's Live and Let Die.
Not every one's mug of beer, but an invigorating dose nonetheless which might not stir, but will definitely shake you.
Trivia : The song doesn't find a place in the official soundtrack. It will be included in the soon to be released solo album from Cornell. Multiple versions are floating around the internet ranging from pure acoustic to a full fledged one featuring strings and horns !!!
Lyrics :
If you take a life do you know what you'll give?
Odds are, you won't like what it is
When the storm arrives, would you be seen with me?
By the merciless eyes of deceit?
I've seen angels fall from blinding heights
But you yourself are nothing so divine
Just next in line
Arm yourself because no-one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die?
The coldest blood runs through my veins
You know my name
If you come inside things will not be the same
When you return to the night
And if you think you've won
You never saw me change
The game that we all been playing
I've seen diamonds cut through harder men
Than you yourself
But if you must pretend
You may meet your end
Arm yourself because no-one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die?
The coldest blood runs through my veins
Try to hide your hand
Forget how to feel
Forget how to feel
Life is gone with just a spin of the wheel
Spin of the wheel
Arm yourself because no-one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you ready to die?
The coldest blood runs through my veins
You know my name
You know my name
You know my name.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU7J5MSIr6U
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