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| Name          = Dark Mavis
 
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|[[Attack of the Grey Lantern (album)|Attack of the Grey Lantern]] <small>(11)</small>, [[The Demo Tapes: Volume 1 (Compilation)|The Demo Tapes Vol 1]]
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|[[Discography:Attack of the Grey Lantern (Album)|Attack of the Grey Lantern]] <small>(11)</small>
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|[[Discography:Mansun: The Demo Tapes|Mansun: The Demo Tapes]] <small>(11)</small>
 
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| EP = [[Closed for Business| Closed for Business EP]] <small>(11)</small>
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| Demo = [[Discography:Mansun: The Demo Tapes|Mansun: The Demo Tapes]] <small>(33)</small>
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| Length        = 14:38 (Album version), 7:36 <small>(near final demo)</small>, 3:50 <small>(early demo)</small>
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|14:38 <small>(Album version)</small>, 7:36 <small>(near final demo)</small>
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|3:50 <small>(early demo)</small>
 
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|[[Mike Hunter]], [[Ian Caple]]
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| Recorded      = [[Mike Hunter]], [[Ian Caple]] and [[Ronnie Stone]] in 1997
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|[[Ronnie Stone]] in 1997
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| Writer        = [[Paul Draper]]
 
| Writer        = [[Paul Draper]]
 
| Producer      = [[Paul Draper]]
 
| Producer      = [[Paul Draper]]
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| Mixer         = [[Clif Norrell]]
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| Mixed         = [[Clif Norrell]]
 
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|[[Attack of the Grey Lantern (album)|Attack of the Grey Lantern]] 26<sup> March 1997 (Japan), 28<sup> April 1997 (UK). [[Closed for Business| Closed for Business EP]] (Acoustic version) 6 October 1997 (UK). 10 December 1997 (Japan), [[Mansun: The Demo Tapes]] (Bootleg release) - [[Dark Mavis (Near Final) (Demo)|Dark Mavis (Near Final)]] May 1999
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|[[Discography:Attack of the Grey Lantern (Album)|Attack of the Grey Lantern]]
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|26{{supo|th}} March 1997 <small>(Japan)</small>
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|28{{supo|th}} April 1997 <small>(UK)</small>
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|[[Closed for Business|Closed for Business EP]] (Acoustic version)
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|6{{supo|th}} October 1997 <small>(UK)</small>
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|10{{supo|th}} December 1997 <small>(Japan)</small>
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|[[Discography:Mansun: The Demo Tapes|Mansun: The Demo Tapes]] <small>(Bootleg release)</small>
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|[[Dark Mavis (Near Final) (Demo)|Dark Mavis (Near Final)]] May 1999
 
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| Chart position = 73
 
| Chart position = 73
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| Publisher      = [[Universal Publishing Ltd.]]
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| Publisher      = [[Universal Music Publishing|Universal]]
 
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'Dark Mavis' is a song by Mansun which was first released on the bands debut album 'Attack of the Grey Lantern'.
 
'Dark Mavis' is a song by Mansun which was first released on the bands debut album 'Attack of the Grey Lantern'.
  
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== Release information ==
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=Release information=
  
 
'''[[Attack of the Grey Lantern]]'''<br />
 
'''[[Attack of the Grey Lantern]]'''<br />
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26 March 1997 (Japan)<br />
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26{{supo|th}} March 1997 (Japan)<br />
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28 April 1997 (UK)
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28{{supo|th}} April 1997 (UK)
  
 
'''[[Closed for Business| Closed for Business EP]]'''<br />
 
'''[[Closed for Business| Closed for Business EP]]'''<br />
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as: [[Dark Mavis (acoustic) (Song)|Dark Mavis (acoustic)]]
 
as: [[Dark Mavis (acoustic) (Song)|Dark Mavis (acoustic)]]
  
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'''[[Mansun: The Demo Tapes]]'''<br />
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'''[[Discography:Mansun: The Demo Tapes|Mansun: The Demo Tapes]]'''<br />
 
Bootleg release / May 1999<br />
 
Bootleg release / May 1999<br />
 
as: [[Dark Mavis (Near Final) (Demo)|Dark Mavis (Near Final)]]
 
as: [[Dark Mavis (Near Final) (Demo)|Dark Mavis (Near Final)]]
  
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== Song Credits ==
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=Song Credits=
 
[[Paul Draper]] - Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Synthesizer<br />
 
[[Paul Draper]] - Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Synthesizer<br />
 
[[Dominic Chad]] - Lead Guitar <br />
 
[[Dominic Chad]] - Lead Guitar <br />
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Recorded by [[Mike Hunter]], [[Ian Caple]] and [[Ronnie Stone]]<br />
 
Recorded by [[Mike Hunter]], [[Ian Caple]] and [[Ronnie Stone]]<br />
 
Produced by [[Paul Draper]]<br />
 
Produced by [[Paul Draper]]<br />
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Written by [[Paul Draper]] and published by [[Universal Publishing Ltd.]]
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Written by [[Paul Draper]] and published by [[Universal Music Publishing|Universal Publishing Ltd.]]
  
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==Liner Notes:==
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=Liner Notes=
  
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"The worst bit of lyric writing of my career appeared in this song in the middle eight, but it was left over from an old school song I had, so I'll excuse myself. I would like to add I've never used any lyrics about flying through the sky since! We had a big choral ensemble of Liverpool's finest rogues to sing the ending of the album, and we all gathered at [[Parr Street Studios]] to perform the outro of this one together. Probably one of the best days in the studio we ever had! There is a subliminal message towards the very end of the singing with a chant about Duncan Ferguson. Listen!"
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The worst bit of lyric writing of my career appeared in this song in the middle eight, but it was left over from an old school song I had, so I'll excuse myself. I would like to add I've never used any lyrics about flying through the sky since! We had a big choral ensemble of Liverpool's finest rogues to sing the ending of the album, and we all gathered at [[Parr Street Studios]] to perform the outro of this one together. Probably one of the best days in the studio we ever had! There is a subliminal message towards the very end of the singing with a chant about Duncan Ferguson. Listen!
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''[[Paul Draper]], [[Attack of the Grey Lantern]] 3CD Collectors Edition''
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|author=[[Paul Draper]]
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|source=''[[Attack of the Grey Lantern]] 3CD Collectors Edition''
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==Alternate Versions==
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=Alternative Versions=
  
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An acoustic version of 'Dark Mavis' was released on Seven EP in October 1997, this was recorded at The Grey House, produced by Paul Draper, engineered by Mike Hunter and mixed by Mark 'Spike' Stent.
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An acoustic version of 'Dark Mavis' was released on [[Discography:Seven EP (EP|Seven EP]] in October 1997, this was recorded at [[The Grey House]], produced by Paul Draper, engineered by Mike Hunter and mixed by Mark 'Spike' Stent.
  
 
A 'near final' mix of the song was released on the 'Demo Tapes Volume One' bootleg; this version has alternative mixing and an alternative outro. This was taken from a cassette tape given to fan Siobhan Bennetts who then contributed it to the 'Demo Tapes' project.
 
A 'near final' mix of the song was released on the 'Demo Tapes Volume One' bootleg; this version has alternative mixing and an alternative outro. This was taken from a cassette tape given to fan Siobhan Bennetts who then contributed it to the 'Demo Tapes' project.
  
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Engineer Ronnie Stone released clips from two alternative versions of 'Dark Mavis' to promote his appearance at the Mansun Convention in August 2014.  Lines 'Mavis what will he wear' and 'Kiss his vase' are changed to 'what the fuck will he wear' and 'kiss my arse'.  Both clips can be heard here: [https://soundcloud.com/mansun-convention/exclusive-mansun-out-takes-compilation]
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Engineer [[Ronnie Stone]] released clips from two alternative versions of 'Dark Mavis' to promote his appearance at the Mansun Convention in August 2014.  Lines 'Mavis what will he wear' and 'Kiss his vase' are changed to 'what the fuck will he wear' and 'kiss my arse'.  Both clips can be heard here: [https://soundcloud.com/mansun-convention/exclusive-mansun-out-takes-compilation]
  
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==Cover Versions==
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=Cover Versions=
  
 
The song was covered by [[Mulford Drive]] for '[[We're All In This Together: The Songs of Mansun]]'.
 
The song was covered by [[Mulford Drive]] for '[[We're All In This Together: The Songs of Mansun]]'.
  
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==Lyrics==
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=Lyrics=
  
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Wait around<br />I'll be walking quite a while<br />Don't be late, hard to take<br />Vicar twists and gets away
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Wait around I'll be walking quite a while
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Don't be late, hard to take
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Vicar twists and gets away
  
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His lipstick's running<br />His dress is stunning<br />
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His lipstick's running
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He's got high heels on<br />
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His dress is stunning
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And his flock don't care now<br />
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He's got high heels on
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And his flock don't care now
 
Mavis, what he will wear?
 
Mavis, what he will wear?
  
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In the path of righteous man<br />
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In the path of righteous man
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There is rubble where I stand<br />
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There is rubble where I stand
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I'll be the one<br />
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I'll be the one
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You can kiss his vase<br />
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You can kiss his vase
 
Until the end of the month
 
Until the end of the month
  
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Vicar stay, 'cause your lipstick<br />
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Vicar stay, 'cause your lipstick
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Smeared away from your face<br />
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Smeared away from your face
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Vicar twist<br />
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Vicar twist
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Gray pajamas in your case
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Gray pyjamas in your case
  
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His tights are nylon<br />
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His tights are nylon
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His nails by Revlon<br />
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His nails by Revlon
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He's got high heels on<br />
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He's got high heels on
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And his flock don't care now<br />
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And his flock don't care now
 
Mavis, what he will wear?
 
Mavis, what he will wear?
  
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In the path of righteous man<br />
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In the path of righteous man
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There is rubble where I stand<br />
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There is rubble where I stand
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I'll be the one<br />
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I'll be the one
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You can kiss his vase<br />
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You can kiss his vase
 
Until the end of the month
 
Until the end of the month
  
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And if you should see me passing by<br />
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And if you should see me passing by
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Do not disturb me as I fly<br />
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Do not disturb me as I fly
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Though I am walking here<br />
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Though I am walking here
 
This is where I'll be
 
This is where I'll be
  
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In the path of righteous man<br />
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In the path of righteous man
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There is rubble where I stand<br />
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There is rubble where I stand
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I'll be the one<br />
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I'll be the one
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You can kiss his vase<br />
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You can kiss his vase
 
Until the end of the month
 
Until the end of the month
  
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In the path of righteous man<br />
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In the path of righteous man
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There is rubble where I stand<br />
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There is rubble where I stand
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I'll be the one<br />
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I'll be the one
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You can kiss his vase<br />
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You can kiss his vase
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Until the end of the month<br />
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Until the end of the month
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Until the end of the month<br />
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Until the end of the month
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Until the end of the month<br />
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Until the end of the month
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Oh yeah, yeah<br />
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Oh yeah, yeah
 
Na na na na na na na, oh
 
Na na na na na na na, oh
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|lyrics by: [[Paul Draper]]
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==References==
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=References=
 
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Latest revision as of 22:13, 27 January 2016

Mansun Song
Name Dark Mavis
Album
EP Closed for Business EP (11)
Demo Mansun: The Demo Tapes (33)
Track length
  • 14:38 (Album version), 7:36 (near final demo) »
  • 3:50 (early demo)
Writer/composer Paul Draper
Recorded
Producer Paul Draper
Mixed by Clif Norrell
Released
Published by Universal



'Dark Mavis' is a song by Mansun which was first released on the bands debut album 'Attack of the Grey Lantern'.

Release information

Attack of the Grey Lantern
26th March 1997 (Japan)
28th April 1997 (UK)

Closed for Business EP
6 October 1997 (UK)
10 December 1997 (Japan)
as: Dark Mavis (acoustic)

Mansun: The Demo Tapes
Bootleg release / May 1999
as: Dark Mavis (Near Final)

Song Credits

Paul Draper - Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Synthesizer
Dominic Chad - Lead Guitar
Stove - Bass
Andie Rathbone - Drums
Strings arranged by Stefan Girardet
Mixed by Clif Norrell
Recorded by Mike Hunter, Ian Caple and Ronnie Stone
Produced by Paul Draper
Written by Paul Draper and published by Universal Publishing Ltd.

Liner Notes

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The worst bit of lyric writing of my career appeared in this song in the middle eight, but it was left over from an old school song I had, so I'll excuse myself. I would like to add I've never used any lyrics about flying through the sky since! We had a big choral ensemble of Liverpool's finest rogues to sing the ending of the album, and we all gathered at Parr Street Studios to perform the outro of this one together. Probably one of the best days in the studio we ever had! There is a subliminal message towards the very end of the singing with a chant about Duncan Ferguson. Listen!

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—Paul Draper Attack of the Grey Lantern 3CD Collectors Edition


Alternative Versions

An acoustic version of 'Dark Mavis' was released on Seven EP in October 1997, this was recorded at The Grey House, produced by Paul Draper, engineered by Mike Hunter and mixed by Mark 'Spike' Stent.

A 'near final' mix of the song was released on the 'Demo Tapes Volume One' bootleg; this version has alternative mixing and an alternative outro. This was taken from a cassette tape given to fan Siobhan Bennetts who then contributed it to the 'Demo Tapes' project.

Engineer Ronnie Stone released clips from two alternative versions of 'Dark Mavis' to promote his appearance at the Mansun Convention in August 2014. Lines 'Mavis what will he wear' and 'Kiss his vase' are changed to 'what the fuck will he wear' and 'kiss my arse'. Both clips can be heard here: [1]

Cover Versions

The song was covered by Mulford Drive for 'We're All In This Together: The Songs of Mansun'.

Lyrics

Dark Mavis

Wait around I'll be walking quite a while Don't be late, hard to take Vicar twists and gets away

His lipstick's running His dress is stunning He's got high heels on And his flock don't care now Mavis, what he will wear?

In the path of righteous man There is rubble where I stand I'll be the one You can kiss his vase Until the end of the month

Vicar stay, 'cause your lipstick Smeared away from your face Vicar twist Gray pyjamas in your case

His tights are nylon His nails by Revlon He's got high heels on And his flock don't care now Mavis, what he will wear?

In the path of righteous man There is rubble where I stand I'll be the one You can kiss his vase Until the end of the month

And if you should see me passing by Do not disturb me as I fly Though I am walking here This is where I'll be

In the path of righteous man There is rubble where I stand I'll be the one You can kiss his vase Until the end of the month

In the path of righteous man There is rubble where I stand I'll be the one You can kiss his vase Until the end of the month Until the end of the month Until the end of the month Oh yeah, yeah Na na na na na na na, oh

lyrics by: Paul Draper

References

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