Pass This On
The Knife
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I'm in love with your brother What's his name I thought I'd come by To see him again When you to dance Oh what a dance When you to love Oh what a love does he mention my achelove Or is he more in to young girls with dyed black hair I'm in love with your brother I'd thought I'd come by I'm in love with your brother Yes I am But maybe I Shouldn't ask for his name And you dance Oh what a dance And you laughed Oh what a laugh Does he know what I do and You'll pass this on, won't you and? If I asked him once what would he say Is he willing, Can he play? He wasn't really looking for some more of it Found company on the dancefloor and Does he know what I do and You'll pass this on, won't you and? Does he know what I do and, You'll pass this on, won't you? And if I ask him once, What would he say? Is he willing, can he play?
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Written by: KARIN ELIZABETH DREIJER ANDERSSON, OLOF BJORN DREIJER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album"Pass This On" is included in the album "Deep Cuts". It is the band’s second studio album released in 2003.
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Popular CultureThe song has been popularly featured in many television series and movies. It made notable appearances in the 2010 film "Heartbeats" by Xavier Dolan and an episode of the TV show "Skins".
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Music VideoThe song was accompanied by an impactful video directed by Johan Renck that features a transgender person lip-synching the song among a crowd of seemingly indifferent people.
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Live Performances"Pass This On" is considered one of The Knife’s most well-received live performances, particularly during the band's Shaking the Habitual Tour.
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Song InterpretationThe song's lyrics are often interpreted as being about acceptance and challenging societal norms through its evocative lyrics.
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VocalsThe haunting vocals for the song are provided by Karin Dreijer, one part of the Swedish sibling duo.
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RecognitionIt is considered one of the standout tracks from the album and has been revered for its unique electropop and synthpop stylings.
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Cover VersionsThe track has been remixed and covered several times by various artists, such as Fever Ray (Karin Dreijer's solo project), Brazilian Girls, and Tami Tamaki.
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ReceptionThe song is often praised for its catchy rhythms and meaningful lyrics, and is one of the most beloved songs of The Knife.
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Song’s Influence"Pass This On" is frequently cited as an inspiration by numerous artists in the realms of synthpop, electronica, and indie music.
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