The Selfish Giant
Damon Albarn
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Celebrate the passing drugs Put them on the back seat while They're coursing in your blood It's there amongst us all Walking down Argyle Street Where the evening colors go (it's true) I had a dream that you were leaving It's hard to be a lover when the TV's on And nothing is in your eyes I had a dream that you were leaving Where every atom falling in the universe Is passing through our lives Press yourself to me right now Push yourself deep down now To the dark hills I must go Where the shadows hide Waiting for the final call It's coming down the line I had a dream that you were leaving It's hard to be a lover when the TV's on And nothing is in your eyes I had a dream that you were leaving It's hard to be a lover when the TV's on And nothing is in your eyes I had a dream that you were leaving I had a dream that you were leaving
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Written by: DAMON ALBARN, RICHARD RUSSELL
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"The Selfish Giant" is a track on the solo debut album, "Everyday Robots" of British musician Damon Albarn.
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Concept OriginThe song's title is taken from Oscar Wilde's short story "The Selfish Giant".
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Musical StyleDamon Albarn’s “The Selfish Giant” showcases his eclectic musical style blending electronic pop with alternative rock.
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CollaborationsThe track features Natasha Khan, also known as Bat for Lashes, a English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Selfish Giant" is a unique, abstract animation that was highly praised for its creativity.
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Release Date"The Selfish Giant" was released on 28 April 2014 as a part of Albarn's first solo studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was well received by audiences, but it did not produce high charting statistics on its own, rather contributing to the overall success of the "Everyday Robots" album.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "The Selfish Giant" for its introspective lyrics and melancholic tone, which is complemented by Albarn's raw and emotive voice.
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Performance StyleThe song is often performed live by Albarn in a stripped-down setting, emphasizing its intimate and haunting mood.
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Song Duration"The Selfish Giant" runs for 4 minutes and 48 seconds, a standard length for pop-rock songs.
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Personal TonesLike many of the songs on "Everyday Robots," "The Selfish Giant" partly reflects Albarn's own experiences and emotions.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Damon Albarn, Richard Russell, and programming by Stephen Sedgwick.
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Instrumentation“The Selfish Giant” features piano, synthesizer, and string arrangements, along with Albarn's distinctive vocal style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Selfish Giant" are often considered cryptic and dream-like, with recurring themes of loneliness and introspection.
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Contribution to CareerThe song reaffirmed Damon Albarn as one of the great songwriters of his generation, and solidified his successful transition from band member (Blur, Gorillaz) to a solo artist.
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