Verge
Owl City, Aloe Blacc
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I ain't too sure what I believe in But I believe in what I see And when I close my eyes I see my whole life ahead of me These are our hours (these are our hours) This is our time (this is our time) This is our time These are our hours (these are our hours) Out on the verge (out on the verge) Out on the verge of the rest of our lives (the rest of our lives) Out on the verge of the rest of our lives tonight Top of the world and we're dressed to the nines tonight Edge of the earth and we're touching the sky tonight Out on the verge of the rest of our lives These are our hours (these are our hours) This is our time (this is our time) These are our hours (these are our hours) Out on the verge Out on the verge Out on the verge of the rest of our lives Out on the verge of the rest of our lives tonight Top of the world and we're dressed to the nines tonight Edge of the earth and we're touching the sky tonight Out on the verge of the rest of our lives (For the rest of our lives) From now on There's no looking back Full steam ahead On this one way track From this day forward I will make promise To be true to myself And always be honest For the rest of my life I will do what's right I will do what's right When I step Out on the verge of the rest of our lives tonight Top of the world and we're dressed to the nines tonight Edge of the earth and we're touching the sky tonight Out on the verge of the rest of our lives (the rest of our lives) The rest of our lives Edge of the earth and we're touching the sky tonight Out on the verge of the rest of our lives
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Written by: ALOE BLACC, ADAM YOUNG, EMILY WRIGHT, MATT THIESSEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Collaboration"Verge" is a collaborative work between popular American artists, Aloe Blacc and Owl City.
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AlbumThe song featured in the album "Mobile Orchestra" which is Owl City's fifth studio album released in 2015.
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Genre"Verge" falls under the genre of pop-electronica.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song are uplifting and inspiring, signifying the start of a new chapter, making it a popular anthem for graduation ceremonies.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Verge" was filmed at Owatonna High School in Owatonna, Minnesota, which is the hometown of Adam Young a.k.a. Owl City.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 39 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart and has accumulated millions of views and streams across various platforms.
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Release"Verge" was released as the lead single from the "Mobile Orchestra" album on May 14, 2015.
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SongwritingBoth Adam Young(Owl City) and Aloe Blacc contributed to the songwriting process for "Verge".
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ProducersThe song was produced by Adam Young himself alongside other producers, including Matthew Thiessen and Brian Lee.
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Reception"Verge" received mixed reviews from music critics, but the optimistic message and catchy pop sound earned it a warm reception from fans.
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Accompanying ArtistsThe track also features uncredited vocals from the Minneapolis Youth Chorus.
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CertificationAlthough it wasn't certified Platinum or Gold, the song is considered one of Owl City's most popular songs due to its popularity on digital platforms and radio.
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InspirationsAdam Young has said in interviews that he was inspired to write "Verge" about his own experiences of moving on to new stages in life.
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TargetsThe song seems to particularly target young audiences, especially those who are standing on the edge of their new life away from school or college.
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MusicianshipThe song is praised for its musicianship, blending synthesizers, pound drums and triumphant trumpets effectively.
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