Hometown Unicorn
Super Furry Animals
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I was lost Lost on the bypass road Could be worse I could be turned to toad Won't you take me back to my hometown? Take me back before I break down I say you please return me Will you ever return me? Will you ever return me? Just like Frankie Fontaine Just like Frankie Fontaine I wonder what can I do? I was found Riding a unicorn Could be worse I could be backwards born Won't you take me back to my hometown? Take me back before I break down Will you ever return me? Will you ever return me? Will you ever return me? Just like Frankie Fontaine I say you please return me Will you ever return me? Will you ever return me? Just like Frankie Fontaine I wonder what can I do? Calm down and then leave me alone Calm down and then leave me alone Calm down and then leave me alone Calm down and then leave me alone I say you please return me Will you ever return me? Will you ever return me? Just like Frankie Fontaine Just like Frankie Fontaine I wonder what can I do?
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Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Hometown Unicorn" is a song by the Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals. This band was formed in 1993 in Cardiff, Wales.
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First SingleOne interesting fact about "Hometown Unicorn" is that it was the band's debut single. This song was released in the year 1996, three years after the formation of the band.
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Album Inclusion"Hometown Unicorn" is included in the band's debut album "Fuzzy Logic" which was released in the year 1996.
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Chart PerformanceIn terms of chart performance, "Hometown Unicorn" reached number 47 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the first Super Furry Animals' single to appear on a national chart.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the story of Frank Lima, a Chilean horse jockey who claimed to have been kidnapped by a UFO in 1973 while in his hometown of Penco.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video, directed by Pete Fowler, is an animated clip that follows the storyline of the song lyrics – Lima’s abduction and subsequent return to Earth.
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Critical Reception"Hometown Unicorn" enjoyed generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the band's imaginative lyrics and unique sound.
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Live Performances"Hometown Unicorn" has been a staple of Super Furry Animals' live performances since its release.
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Unique promotionIn a unique promotional strategy, Super Furry Animals ran a national search for UFO sightings in conjunction with the release of the "Hometown Unicorn" single.
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Varied musical stylesMusically, the song is noted for its blend of various genres, such as pop, rock, and psychedelia, demonstrating the band’s eclectic sound.
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