O Valencia!
The Decemberists
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You belong to the gang And you say you can't break away But I'm here with my hands on my heart And our families can't agree I'm your brother's sworn enemy But I'll shout out my love to the stars So wait for the stone on your window, your window Wait by the car and we'll go, we'll go, oh, oh When first we laid eyes I swore to no compromise 'Til I felt my caress on your skin Well, how soon we were betrayed Your sister gave us away And your father came all unhinged So wait for the stone on your window, your window Wait by the car and we'll go, we'll go My O Valencia With your blood still warm on the ground Valencia And I swear to the stars I'll burn this whole city down, oh, oh All I heard was a shout Of your brother calling me out And you ran like a fool to my side Well, the shot, it hit hard And your frame went limp in my arms And an oath of love was your dying cry So wait for the stone on your window, your window Wait by the car and we'll, go we'll go But O Valencia With your blood still warm on the ground Valencia And I'll burn this whole city down Valencia With your blood gettin' cold on the ground Valencia And I swear to the stars I'll burn this whole city down, oh, oh
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"O Valencia!" by The Decemberists is classified as Indie rock, Folk rock, Baroque pop which are sub-genres of alternative rock.
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Album InformationThe song "O Valencia!" is part of the album 'The Crane Wife.' This album, released in 2006, is the band's fourth studio album.
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Chart Performance"O Valencia!" stood as the band's first charting single, reaching No. 32 on the UK Singles Chart in January 2007.
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Band FormationThe Decemberists, the band that performed "O Valencia!", were formed in Portland, Oregon, in 2000.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song tells a tragic love story about a romance that crosses family lines, similar to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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SongwriterThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Colin Meloy.
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Public Reception"O Valencia!" became one of the most popular and well-known songs from The Decemberists, loved by audiences for its upbeat melody despite the tragic storyline.
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Music VideoThe music video for "O Valencia!" was directed by Aaron Stewart-Ahn and features an interpretation of the song's tragic love story.
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Live PerformanceThe band has performed "O Valencia!" in numerous live shows, providing different energized renditions. It's often a highlight in their live concerts.
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Traditional InfluenceThe title "O Valencia!" is thought to reference the traditional Spanish greeting, highlighting The Decemberists' eclectic influences.
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