Skeleton Boy
Friendly Fires
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I close my eyes on the dance floor I forget about you I lose myself in flashing colors I've gotta see it through You're too much, I take it that we're over Should we even care at all? You're too much, too much Let's shake hands and say good Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Right by my feet, lay broken glasses You Skeleton Boy Sweat from the walls, drips on my shoulder I've got to see it through You're too much, I take it that we're over Should we even care at all? You're too much, too much Let's shake hands and say goodbye Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through Your love is out Believing despite the loss Give me your hand Let's face this night and see it through
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Written by: EDWARD DAVID HUW MACFARLANE, EDWARD JOHN FREDERICK GIBSON, JACK BARNABY SAVIDGE
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Skeleton Boy" was released by the English indie rock band Friendly Fires. The band is composed of Ed Macfarlane, Jack Savidge, and Edd Gibson. They released the song in 2009 as the fifth single from their self-titled debut studio album.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Friendly Fires," which contains the song "Skeleton Boy," was nominated for the Mercury Prize in 2009, an annual music prize awarded for the best album released in the United Kingdom by British or Irish acts.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Skeleton Boy" convey a tale of unrequited love, symbolizing the narrator's feeling of emptiness (hence the term 'skeleton') because he is unable to gain the affection of the person he desires.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features imagery of fires and skeletons dancing which mirrored the band's name, potentially hinting at an internal struggle or conflict.
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RemixA remix of "Skeleton Boy" by Air France was included as the B-side of the single's 12" vinyl release.
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Single ReleaseOn its release, "Skeleton Boy" managed to peak at number 68 in the UK Singles Chart, a clear indication of the song's popularity.
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Usage in Media"Skeleton Boy" has been used in popular media. Notably, the song was included in the soundtrack of the video game "FIFA 09."
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ToursFollowing the release of the song, Friendly Fires embarked on several tours. During their live performances, "Skeleton Boy" was often a crowd favorite.
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Memorable PhraseOne memorable line from the song is "I close my eyes on the dance floor and forget about you," a phrase that encapsulates the song's themes of love and frustration.
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ReceptionCritics generally held a positive view towards “Skeleton Boy”. The energetic pulsating beats, engaging lyrics, and unique style made it a standout within Friendly Fires' album and a favorite among fans.
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