“Strange Phenomena” by Kate Bush

“Strange Phenomena” is a song written and recorded by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. It was released as the fifth and final single from her debut album, The Kick Inside, in Brazil in June 1979. The song is a reflection on the power of coincidence and the strange phenomena that can occur when people are “tuned in” to each other.

The song opens with the line, “When people tune in,” which sets the scene for the rest of the song. Bush is describing a moment when she felt connected to something larger than herself. She sings about how she had a feeling that someone was coming, and then that person arrived. She also mentions a coincidence with the radio, and a word that wouldn’t go away.

The song builds to a climax with the line, “We raise our hats to the strange phenomena.” This is a declaration of faith in the power of coincidence and the unseen forces that connect us. Bush is suggesting that there is more to life than what we can see and touch. There are strange phenomena at work, and we are all part of something much bigger than ourselves.

“Strange Phenomena” is a beautiful and thought-provoking song. It is a reminder that we are all connected, and that there is more to life than what we can see. The song is a celebration of the strange phenomena that occur when we are “tuned in” to each other.

The song has been praised by critics for its originality and its exploration of the themes of coincidence and connection. It has also been a fan favorite, and has been included on several of Bush’s greatest hits compilations.

“Strange Phenomena” is a unique and special song. It is a reminder that there is more to life than what we can see, and that we are all connected. The song is a celebration of the strange phenomena that occur when we are “tuned in” to each other.