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Robyn
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Some people live their lives by the book Some people are too scared to even look Some people don't even really care No I'm not a woman yet still not a child So what am I suppose to do with my life It doesn't fit me anymore Not yet Right now When too many of us has forgot What our lives is all about Care too much about what other people say Ah yeah But your heart will never grow old And your mind will never ever get bitter if you remember how to play Some people seek other's extreme too scared of their own inner hive Some people never asked themselves why No, No I will never try to hide behind myself I will never try to be somebody else It wouldn't do me any good Not yet Right now When too many of us has forgot What our lives is all about Care too much about what other people say Ah yeah But your heart will never grow old And your mind will never ever get bitter if you remember how to play Yeah Say yeah Say yeah Say yeah Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah When too many of us has forgot What our lives is all about Care too much about what other people say Ah yeah But your heart will never grow old And your mind will never ever get bitter if you remember how to play Say If you remember how to play Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Written by: Robin Miriam Carlsson, Johan Oskar Andreas Ekhe, Ulf Peter Lindstrom
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Play" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn from her sixth studio album, "Honey". The album was released on 26 October 2018, eight years after her previous studio album.
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Album PerformanceAlthough it wasn't released as a single, "Play" still gained popularity. The album "Honey" that features "Play" reached number 1 on the Swedish Albums chart and number 40 on the US Billboard 200.
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Song Style"Play" is a contemporary pop song that fuses elements of electronic music and dance-pop. It incorporates Robyn's signature style of catchy melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Play" describe the exhilarating and freeing experience of dancing and losing yourself into the music, which is a common theme in many of Robyn's songs.
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Song CollaborationThe production process of "Play" involved a collaborative effort with longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund and Metronomy's Joseph Mount.
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Critical AcclaimDespite not being released as a single, "Play," like many other songs on the "Honey" album, received positive reviews from music critics for its warm, organic, and intimate sound.
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Song InterpretationSome fans and critics interpret "Play" as illustrating Robyn's move toward a more mature and nuanced sound and lyrical themes, marking a departure from her earlier, more straightforward pop sound.
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Album InspirationMuch of the "Honey" album, including "Play," was inspired by Robyn's experiences with psychoanalysis and her exploration of underground dance music.
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Instrumental UsageThe song injects several prominent electronic beats and synthesizer sounds, indicative of Robyn's electronic and dance-centric sound that she is known for worldwide.
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Song SignificanceThe song “Play” is contextually significant as it forms part of Robyn’s “Honey” album which marked her return to music after a long hiatus. Her fans had eagerly awaited her comeback and the track “Play” played a part in fulfilling their expectations.
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