Bloodflood
Alt-J
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C-O-double M-O-N A wave, an awesome wave, That rushes skin and widens in blooded veins. Breathe in, exhale, I’ve poked a nerve he’ll slap me like a whale Slaps the C-O-double M-O-N. Tide out, tide in, A flood of blood to the heart and the fear slipstreams. Breathe in, exhale, I’ve poked a nerve he’ll slap me like a whale Slaps the C-O-double M-O-N. Flood of blood to the heart. Flood flood flood of blood blood blood to the heart heart heart, to the heart, heart, heart.
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Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Gwilym David Dylan Sainsbury, Joe Jerome Newman, Thomas Stuart Green
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11 facts about this song
Band's BackgroundAlt-J is an English indie rock band that was formed in 2007. The band's lineup consists of Joe Newman (guitar/lead vocals), Gus Unger-Hamilton (keyboards/vocals), and Thom Green (drums).
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Song Origin"Bloodflood" is a song by Alt-J from their debut studio album “An Awesome Wave”. The album was released on May 25, 2012.
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Lyrics InspirationThe term 'bloodflood' is a term coined by the band members and used in the song to describe the rush of blood one experiences during a moment of extreme fear.
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Personal ExperienceThe song was inspired by a traumatic experience of the lead singer, Joe Newman, who was bullied by a group of boys on Southampton Common when he was a child.
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Recipients of Acclaim"An Awesome Wave" won the 2012 British Mercury Prize, which led to a significant spike in the band's popularity and expanded the listener base for songs like "Bloodflood".
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Song CompositionThe song sports a haunting melody that works in sync with the echo-y vocals and building tempo done by the band, giving it a tension that reflects the song's theme of fear and intense emotion.
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Part IILater on their second album, "This Is All Yours," Alt-J released "Bloodflood Pt II," a sequel to the original song, expanding on the same themes and musical motifs.
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Play Count"Bloodflood" is one of Alt-J's top 10 most played songs on Spotify.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have appreciated this song for its unique sound and intense emotion, with many citing it as one of the highlights of "An Awesome Wave".
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Memorable LyricsOne of the memorable lyrics from the song is "C-O-double-M-O-N/ I'll spell it out, it's simple, meaning" which is a direct reference to his traumatic episode in Southampton Common.
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Coverage"Bloodflood" has been covered by various other artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence since its release.
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