Always Ascending
Franz Ferdinand
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Put your ladder down Put your ladder down Put your ladder down Don't be concerned It's just the way that gravity works round here All slowly rising, falling patiently Feel no Feel no fear Cirrus caress you Cumulus kiss you Raindrops of crystal Whisper "we'll miss you" But go Let go Always and always and always ascending The opening line leaves an uncertain ending Always and always and always ascending The chords seem to pause, but ah never gonna resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Talk to me Talk to me C'mon talk to me Talk to me Yeah talk to me Talk to me Ah And wake me up C'mon wake me up Waking up dry Waking up dusty Feeling remorse Feeling thirsty Bring me a cup Bring me water We can ascend From this arrangement We can see fate As entertainment Bring me a cup But bring me water Yeah, bring me water Always and always and always ascending The Shepard misleads so you think you're transcending Always and always and always ascending Pause the progression, but ah never gonna resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Never going to resolve Talk to me Talk to me C'mon talk to me Talk to me Now talk to me Talk to me Ah And then wake me up C'mon wake me up Waking up dry Waking up dusty Feeling remorse Feeling thirsty Bring me a cup And bring me water Yeah, bring me water Yeah, bring me water Bring me water Bring me water, yeah Put your ladder down Put your ladder down Put your ladder down Put your ladder down Put your ladder down Put your ladder down Cirrus caress you Cumulus kiss you Raindrops of crystal Whisper "we'll miss you" But go Let go
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Written by: Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, Julian Victor Corrie, Paul Robert Thomson, Robert Hardy, Samuel Potter
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"Always Ascending" is the title track off Franz Ferdinand’s fifth studio album, which was released on February 9, 2018.
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Musical InnovationThe song features the band using a technique called the Shepard tone audio illusion, which creates the sensation of a tone that continually ascends in pitch yet never seems to get any higher.
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Band LeaderIt was co-written by Alex Kapranos, the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist. He described it as a song about "self-belief and the promise of positivity."
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ProductionProduced by Philippe Zdar of the French synth-pop duo Cassius, the song marked a slight departure from Franz Ferdinand’s traditional indie rock sound and leaned more into dance and electronic music.
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Album Transition"Always Ascending" marked the band's first album without founding guitarist, Nick McCarthy, showcasing a shift in Franz Ferdinand’s musical direction.
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Critical ReceptionThe song and the album received generally positive reviews from critics, acclaiming it as a fresh, innovative, and engaging new sound from the band, with NME describing the track as having a “glittering groove.”
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Always Ascending" was directed by acclaimed French director, AB/CD/CD, and was released on October 24, 2017.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did relatively well on the charts, reaching the 72nd position on the UK Singles Downloads Chart.
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Live PerformancesFranz Ferdinand performed the song live for the first time at a gig in Paris on September 27, 2017, and subsequently became a staple of their live performances.
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ConceptAccording to Alex Kapranos, the band wanted "Always Ascending" to feel like a liftoff that never ended – similar to the effect of the Shepard tone used in the song.
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Song LengthThe song has a length of 5 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Solo endorsementAlex Kapranos mentioned in an interview that former Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne, complimented the song, expressing his interest in the Shepard tone used.
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Streaming platforms"Always Ascending" is available on major music platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
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Song InspirationKapranos has cited a variety of influences in creating the song, including both music from around the world and classical music.
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Collaborative SongwritingAlongside Alex Kapranos, the other members of the band - Paul Thomson, Bob Hardy, and Julian Corrie also have songwriting credits for "Always Ascending".
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