When I Argue I See Shapes
Idlewild
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I'm not really sure of all this pressure I'm never going to lose any of my old letters They'll stay with me, until I can see Until I can see that I'm no one They'll stay with me, until I can see Until I can see that I'm no one So don't slight it off 'cause you'll be fined Don't start slighting off 'cause you'll be fined All you ever do is build it up inside All you ever do is build it up inside I'm not really sure of all this pressure I'm never going to lose any of my old letters They'll stay with me, until I can see Until I can see that I'm no one So don't slight it off 'cause you'll be fined Don't start slighting off 'cause you'll be fined All you ever do is build it up inside All you ever do is build it up inside You smoke too much when you talk too much And when I argue Syd Barrett makes me laugh I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of I'm not really sure of all this pressure I'm never going to lose any of my old letters They'll stay with me, until I can see Until I can see that I'm no one They'll stay with me, until I can see Until I can see that I'm no one So don't slight it off 'cause you'll be fined Don't start slighting off 'cause you'll be fined All you ever do is build it up inside All you ever do is build it up inside You smoke too much when you talk too much And when I argue Syd Barrett makes me laugh I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of [Repeat: x10] 'Cause when I argue I see shapes You smoke too much when you talk too much And when I argue sit back it makes me laugh I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of
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Written by: BOB FAIRFOULL, COLIN NEWTON, ROD PRYCE-JONES, RODDY WOOMBLE
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14 facts about this song
Band Formation"When I Argue I See Shapes" is a song by Idlewild, a Scottish rock band formed in 1995.
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Album InformationThe song resides in the band's debut album "Hope Is Important," which was released in 1998.
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Song Release"When I Argue I See Shapes" was released as a single in 1997, a year before the album's release.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's first top 20 hit.
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Music GenreThe song is categorized under rock genre, reflecting the band's roots in punk and indie rock.
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CollaborationsThe album was produced by Paul Tipler, who had already worked with major bands like Stereolab and Placebo.
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Live Performances"When I Argue I See Shapes" was frequently performed by Idlewild during their live concerts and was well received by audiences.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the band members Roddy Woomble, Rod Jones, and Colin Newton.
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Record LabelThe record label for both the album and single is Parlophone, a German-British music label founded in Germany in 1896 and later moved to the UK in 1927.
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Critical AcclaimThe song, along with the whole album, received considerable critical acclaim. Critics praised its raw energy, creative lyricism, and distinctive blend of punk and indie rock.
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InfluenceThe success of "When I Argue I See Shapes" helped launch Idlewild's career in the music industry, allowing them to gain a foothold in the UK rock scene.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song provides a unique visual layer to its lyrics, featuring the band members in various scenarios often relating to images of arguments and conflict.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "When I Argue I See Shapes" can be seen as a rumination on communication and personal relationships, using abstract language and imagery.
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Band's EvolutionThe raw and energetic sound of "When I Argue I See Shapes" marked a stage in Idlewild's evolution as a band. They later moved towards a more melodic and polished rock sound in their subsequent albums.
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