Electricity
Elton John
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I can't really explain it I haven't got the words It's a feeling that you can't control I suppose its like forgetting, Losing who you are, And at the same time, Something makes you whole, Its like that there's a music, Playing in your ear, And I'm listening, and I'm listening And then I disappear And then I feel a change Like a fire deep inside Something bursting me wide open Impossible to hide And suddenly I'm flying Flying like a bird Like electricity Electricity Sparks inside of me And I'm free, I'm free It's a bit like being angry, It's a bit like being scared, Confused and all mixed up, And mad as hell, It's like when you've been crying, And you're empty, and you're full, I don't know what it is, It's hard to tell, Its like that there's some music, Playing in your ear, But the music, Is impossible, Impossible to hear, But then I feel it move me, Like a burning deep inside, Something bursting me wide open Impossible to hide Then suddenly I'm flying Flying like a bird Like electricity Electricity Sparks inside of me And I'm free, I'm free Electricity Sparks inside of me And I'm free, I'm free Oh oh whoa. I'm free.
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Written by: ELTON JOHN, LEE HALL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Electricity" by Elton John was released as a single on April 11, 2005.
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Album PresenceThe song was included in the original cast recording for the musical "Billy Elliot," which Elton John composed the music for.
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Chart Performance"Electricity" peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-liked by critics and fans alike, receiving praise for Elton's performative flair and the catchy, meaningful lyrics.
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Award Nominations"Electricity" was nominated for "Best Original Song" at the 2006 Golden Globe Awards.
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Musical ContextThe song is performed in the musical "Billy Elliot" during a scene in which the title character describes his experience of dancing and his passion for it.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics were penned by Elton's longstanding collaborator, Bernie Taupin. The song's lyric, "I can't really explain it, I haven't got the words. It's a feeling that you can't control", reflect Billy's struggle to articulate his longing to express himself through dance.
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Notable Live PerformanceElton John performed "Electricity" live at the Royal Variety Performance in 2005.
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InspirationalThe song's lyrics about the feel of dancing have made "Electricity" inspirational to aspiring dancers and performers.
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Other Languages"Electricity" has been translated into various languages for different productions of "Billy Elliot" worldwide, including Spanish, Dutch, Korean, and Hebrew.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Electricity" contains scenes from the Billy Elliot musical, including poignant moments of Billy’s life and his love for dance.
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Noteworthy Concert Appearance"Electricity" has remained a stable in Elton's concert setlists almost since its debut.
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Personal SignificanceElton John has often spoken about the deep personal connection he feels with the song "Electricity," as the themes of the musical Billy Elliot align closely with his own life and experiences.
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