Oh My God
Ida Maria
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Find a cure Find a cure for my life Put a price Put a price on my soul Oh my god Oh you think I'm in control Oh my god Oh you think it's all for fun Find a cure Find a cure for her life Put a price Put a price on her soul Oh my god Oh you think I'm in control Oh my god Oh you think it's all for fun Find a cure Find a cure for my life Put a price Put a price on my soul Build a wall Build a fortress around my heart Oh my god Oh you think I'm in control Oh my god Oh you think it's all for fun Is this fun for you?
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Written by: IDA SIVERTSEN
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Oh My God" is a song by Norwegian rocker Ida Maria that was officially released on February 26, 2008.
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Album InformationThe track features on her debut album "Fortress Round My Heart," which was released later in 2008.
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Chart Performance"Oh My God" is considered one of Ida Maria's most successful songs. It peaked at number 5 on the Norwegian Singles Chart and number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song, directed by Patrick Daughters, was released in April 2008 and uses a high-contrast black and white theme.
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Genre Classification"Oh My God" falls under the genres of Indie Rock and Post-Punk revival. Its energetic and raw style reflects Ida Maria's signature sound.
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Song ThemeLyrically, "Oh My God" deals with themes of anxiety and existential crisis, expressed through the repeated line 'Oh my God, you think I'm in control.'
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Live PerformancesIda Maria has performed 'Oh My God' at various music festivals and events, including the Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2008, and its unique blend of intense emotion and catchy melody invariably gets strong audience reactions.
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In MediaIn 2009, "Oh My God" was featured on an episode of "The Inbetweeners," a popular British comedy series, giving the song additional exposure.
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Critical Reception"Oh My God" has been widely acclaimed by music critics. The Guardian described it as 'beguilingly brash,' while AllMusic praised its 'raw, unfiltered emotionalism.'
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Mark Ronson, who performed a version for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge in 2010.
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Honors"Oh My God" was listed at number 58 on NME's top 100 tracks of the decade in 2009.
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Personal SignificanceIda Maria has spoken about the personal importance of "Oh My God," seeing it as a reflection of her own experiences and struggles with mental health.
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