Dickens (song)

Dickens is a song by the alternative rock band Belly, released on their 1993 debut album Star. The song is characterized by its distinctive guitar riff, Tanya Donelly's layered vocals, and cryptic lyrics often interpreted as dealing with themes of anxiety and obsession. While not released as a single, "Dickens" remains a popular track among Belly fans and is frequently cited as a standout example of their unique sound. The song's title, while sharing a name with the famous author Charles Dickens, is not explicitly linked to his works in any obvious lyrical or thematic way. Interpretations of the song's meaning remain open to individual listener experience.