"I always leave one or two songs on the record that feel supernatural, and that song feels like a spell. The lyrics are about summoning a body that you can live in but not have to operate. I thought about this body just living life while I’m in the back of the head reading a book, or in the spine rolling around doing something else. I don’t have to live."
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"I always leave one or two songs on the record that feel supernatural, and that song feels like a spell. The lyrics are about summoning a body t… read more
"I always leave one or two songs on the record that feel supernatural, and that song feels like a spell. The lyrics are about summoning a body that you can live in but not have to o… read more
Perfume Genius is the alias of singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Mike moved to Seattle when he was 6. Growing up, Hadreas was the only openly gay student at his school, and he received death threats that were ignored by the school administration. He dropped out of high school during his senior year. Two years after dropping out, he was attacked by several young men in his neighborhood. He moved to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and worked as a doorman for a club in the East Village. In 2005, Hadreas returned home to Seattle and began recording music. In 2008, Hadre… read more
Perfume Genius is the alias of singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Mike moved to Seattle when he was 6. Growing up, Hadreas was the only openly gay student at his sch… read more
Perfume Genius is the alias of singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Mike moved to Seattle when he was 6. Growing up, Hadreas was the only openly gay student at his school, and he received death threats that were i… read more