Phenomena
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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Hey! Don't touch kid, sleep with the lights on Touch kid, how you surprise me Now roll kid, rock your body off! You're something like a phenomena Something like an astronoma Now roll kid, rock your body off! Something like a phenomena, baby You're something like a phenomena Something like a phenomena, baby You're gonna get your body off Don't fall asleep with the moonlight She'll make you sweat in the water Don't fall asleep with the moonlight She'll make you sweat in the water Hot time kid Hot time kid It's cold under the blanket They loved it Then shot it The fastest ran and got it That story that ease my They hide it up the sleeves, my They hide it They hide it They're never gonna find it Don't fall asleep with the moonlight She'll make you sweat in the water Don't fall asleep with the moonlight She'll make you sweat in the water Something like a phenomena, baby You're something like a phenomena Something like a phenomena, baby You're gonna get your body off Something like a phenomena, baby You're something like a phenomena Something like a phenomena, baby You're gonna get your body off Hot time kid Hot time kid It's cold under the blanket Hot time kid Hot time kid It's cold under the blanket
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Written by: BRIAN CHASE, KAREN LEE ORZOLEK, NICHOLAS JOSEPH ZINNER
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Phenomena" was released by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as part of their second studio album, "Show Your Bones," in 2006.
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Music GenreThe music of Yeah Yeah Yeahs is generally classified as indie rock, garage rock revival, and post-punk revival. "Phenomena" maintains these unique stylistic elements of the band.
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Songwriting CreditsLike many of the songs in their discography, "Phenomena" was written by all three band members – Karen O, Brian Chase, and Nick Zinner.
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InfluenceThe song title "Phenomena" was reportedly influenced by the LL Cool J song, "Phenomenon".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Phenomena" was directed by Patrick Daughters. It contains references to the masquerade balls popular in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
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Album Success"Show Your Bones", the album containing "Phenomena", was critically acclaimed and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2007.
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Live Performances"Phenomena" has been a common inclusion in the band's live setlists, exhibiting Karen O's high-energy performance style.
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Commercial UsageThe song was used in the 2013 commercial for Southern Comfort, which helped bring it to a wider audience.
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Style and Lyrics"Phenomena" features a notable blend of punk rock energy with aspects of new wave and pop. The lyrics are characterized by their dramatic and abstract themes.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, showcasing the influence of Yeah Yeah Yeahs on the contemporary music scene.
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Critical Reception"Phenomena" was well-received by critics, with many praising its catchy hooks, unique sound and Karen O's powerful vocals.
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