"Talula" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos, released as the second single from her third studio album, Boys for Pele (1996). It reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and appeared in the Jan de Bont film Twister.

"Talula"
Single by Tori Amos
from the album Boys for Pele
B-side	"Samurai" "Frog on My Toe" "London Girls" "Amazing Grace / Til' the Chicken" "Sister Named Desire" "Alamo"
Released	March 11, 1996 (1996-03-11)[1]
Length	4:08
Label	Atlantic EastWest
Songwriter(s)	Tori Amos
Producer(s)	Tori Amos
Tori Amos singles chronology
"Caught a Lite Sneeze" (1996) "Talula" (1996) "Professional Widow" (1996)

The single version, titled "The Tornado Mix", is remixed by BT, who went on to work with Amos on "Blue Skies", and includes a minor dance beat. In the UK, "Talula (The Tornado Mix)" replaced the original version of the song on the album and eventual re-pressings in the US and Australia. BT also remixed an extended mix called the "Synesthasia Mix" which appeared on copies of the single.

Meaning

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The song is about the concept of ideal woman and the fear of losing someone.[2] The lyrics includes references to queens like Marie Antoinette and Anne Boleyn.

The B-side "Sister Named Desire" is a reference to Delirium's sister/brother Desire of Sandman, created by Amos' friend Neil Gaiman. The character of Delirium is frequently inspired by Tori, although Delirium was created before Gaiman met her. "Desire" was later remastered for the compilation Where's Neil When You Need Him?, which featured tracks inspired by Gaiman's work. This is not the first nor last time Tori has mentioned Neil Gaiman; he is referenced in her songs: "Tear in Your Hand", "Space Dog", "Horses", "Hotel", "Carbon", and "Not Dying Today".

Track listings

Personnel

Personnel are lifted from the Boys for Pele album booklet.[7]

Charts

References