Siberian Breaks
MGMT
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Sleep as the goer The bridge that watches the light speed through And cries while the spirit stumbles The inside missile for the protection of you Maybe it's silent The voice can't bear anymore strain But speaks without even knowing And streams outside in the direction of truth There's no reason there's no secrets to decode If you can't save it, leave it dying on the road Wide open arms can feel so cold So cold Feel so cold Balance the books, the ledges, the loons The disappointed look on the faces That squint at the moon Let's see it with shadows enhanced And then vote to decide who'll advance Silver jet plane, making a turn Exciting the brain that expects it to crash and then burn It's not the life lesson I'd've guessed If you're conscious you must be depressed Or at least cynical But someone might still eat the steaks Even if they're tough Spending the day Chewing the fat Floating away isn't rough but it's not enough Oh Marianne, pass me the joint The sandpaper's tan Go-getters are surfing the point And London's a scratch on the lens It's over before it begins Silk 'round her neck falls down to her shoulders The older I get, the more I suspect there's a trick But really there's no trip at all That doesn't result in a fall Or a faltering But something could spit out the bait Even if it's real Rolling away Missing a spoke Close to the ground like a wheel but it's not a joke Holding the line Clutching the phone Nobly wasting the night, but it isn't right It's not right Smelling for blood Praying for rain Running away isn't rough, but it's not enough The low tide is telling me, when it's over, To breathe in everything exposed And comes back to cover me with a blanket Being here's always changing tunes The empty sky surrounds me but I can't see at all Wide open arms can feel so cold And you can sit beside me and tell me what it's Worth But I hope I die before I get sold I hope I die before I get sold I'd rather die before I get sold If you find the soul that you lost Frozen in a starry void Take it within and hope the sight of blood Can will signs of life to return Back to the way that it was Long before it made a noise To keep on quietly reminding you What's never created or destroyed Wake as the swell peaks The close-outs drowning the birds with roars And howls scare the new unkindness That picks and laughs at the carrion scene Forces you see breath can always go into hiding And wait 'til it passes over Or stay far gone for all eternity
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Written by: ANDREW WELLS VANWYNGARDEN, BENJAMIN NICHOLAS HUNTER GOLDWASSER
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11 facts about this song
Album"Siberian Breaks" is a song by the American rock band MGMT. It is included in their second studio album "Congratulations," released in 2010.
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LengthOne of the most remarkable characteristics of "Siberian Breaks" is its 12-minute length, making this the longest song ever recorded by MGMT.
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Genre"Siberian Breaks" is a multi-part psychedelic rock song taking a journey through different genres, including surf rock, pop, progressive rock, and indie.
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Song StructureUnlike many songs which follow a traditional verse-chorus structure, "Siberian Breaks" comprises several distinct movements, each transitioning smoothly into the next.
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Record Label"Congratulations" was released under Columbia Records, with "Siberian Breaks" being a key standout on the album.
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Critical AcclaimUpon its release, "Siberian Breaks" received positive reviews and was considered by many critics as the highlight of the album due to its complexity and unusual structure.
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Music videoAlthough "Siberian Breaks" does not have an official music video, the song has been performed live several times, with each performance often offering a unique interpretation of the song.
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Co-writtenThe song was co-written by MGMT members Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, reflecting their diverse musical influences and experimenting with extended song forms.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Siberian Breaks" are somewhat cryptic, with various interpretations suggested by fans and critics. Some listeners interpret the lyrics as a metaphor for the band's own whirlwind success on their first album.
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PerformanceOne memorable live performance of "Siberian Breaks" was at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City in 2010, cementing MGMT's reputation for innovative and experimental performances.
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Artistic FreedomThe release of "Congratulations" and specifically “Siberian Breaks” demonstrated MGMT's ambition, creativity, and determination to move beyond the commercial electronic pop sound that initially made them famous.
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