Electricity

Elton John

About Electricity

"Electricity" is a song composed by Elton John and Lee Hall for Billy Elliot the Musical. It was John's 63rd UK top-forty hit, peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart. The song was included as a bonus track on the UK re-issue of Elton's album Peachtree Road.


Year:
2004
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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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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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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.
Album Presence
The song was included in the original cast recording for the musical "Billy Elliot," which Elton John composed the music for.
Chart Performance
"Electricity" peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Critical Reception
The song was well-liked by critics and fans alike, receiving praise for Elton's performative flair and the catchy, meaningful lyrics.
Award Nominations
"Electricity" was nominated for "Best Original Song" at the 2006 Golden Globe Awards.
Musical Context
The 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.
Lyric Composition
The 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.
Notable Live Performance
Elton John performed "Electricity" live at the Royal Variety Performance in 2005.
Inspirational
The song's lyrics about the feel of dancing have made "Electricity" inspirational to aspiring dancers and performers.
Other Languages
"Electricity" has been translated into various languages for different productions of "Billy Elliot" worldwide, including Spanish, Dutch, Korean, and Hebrew.
Music Video
The music video for "Electricity" contains scenes from the Billy Elliot musical, including poignant moments of Billy’s life and his love for dance.
Noteworthy Concert Appearance
"Electricity" has remained a stable in Elton's concert setlists almost since its debut.
Personal Significance
Elton 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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