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Night Reconnaissance

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Wikipedia article




"'Night Reconnaissance'" is a song by American dark cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls. It was released as the only single from their album 'No, Virginia...'.

Theme



The song centers around a girl who lived in a rich suburban neighborhood as a child, and was a victim of bullying. The song implies that she has become an aspiring script writer, basing her films' characters on the personas and prejudgments assumed to her by the bullies, which she hopes will be directed by Steven Spielberg. She attempts to get back at all the people who had done her harm by stealing garden gnomes and other various lawn ornaments from the homes in her old town. Soon however, she develops a strong emotional attachment to the stolen ornaments.

Video



The video mostly follows the storyline summarized above. It was directed by Michael Pope and filmed mostly on Amanda Palmer's parents' front lawn.

Personnel



* Amanda Palmer piano, organ, vocals, lyricist

* Brian Viglione drums, guitar, backing vocals

References



Category:2008 singles

Category:The Dresden Dolls songs

Category:2008 songs

Category:Roadrunner Records singles

Category:Songs written by Amanda Palmer

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