Afro-Left
Leftfield
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Taken by surprise by the size of my brain Knowing all the time all the lies all the games Thinking up a storm when it storms it's going to rain Taking what's mine all the time, all the time Take some for yourself It's all good for something And when there's no more to give The window will shine in the light On what's left for me Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind That you've got to remember You've got to remember, your name Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind That you've got to remember That you've got to remember, your name Staggering around, can't find a place to sit down Nothing suits my ass Toast to some champagne of pain I know you can bring us all a bottle Remember the time when time was a friend And you could make him lend you a hand Now there's a place where taking takes place And time just gets in your way Take some for yourself It's all good for something And when there's no more to give The window will shine in the light On what's left for me Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind That you've got to remember That you've got to remember, your name Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind That you've got to remember You've got to remember, your name Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind That you've got to remember You've got to remember, your name Knowin' your mind, knowin' your mind That you've got to remember You've got to remember, your name Yeah, take some for yourself It's all good for something And when there's no more to give The window will shine in the light Take some for yourself It's all good for something And when there's no more to give The window will shine in the light On what's left for me What's left for me
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Written by: NEIL BARNES, NEIL TRACEY COLE, PAUL T. DALEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Afro-Left" is a song that combines elements of electronic music, house music, and world music. It was released by the English electronic music group Leftfield.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1995 as part of Leftfield's debut album "Leftism."
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Popular RankingThe song, like most of the album, received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It solidified Leftfield's position as innovators in the world of electronic music.
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Vocalist FeatureThe song features the vocals of Djum Djum, a European artist who was born in Nigeria and raised in London.
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Chart Performance"Afro-Left" reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and remained on the chart for four weeks.
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Live PerformancesLeftfield often performed "Afro-Left" live, in elaborate shows that combined their music with extravagant light displays.
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Single Release"Afro-Left" was released as a single in its own right, and featured remixes from artists such as Paul Oakenfold and David Holmes.
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Album SuccessThe album "Leftism," which "Afro-Left" is a part of, was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and voted in at number 34 in Q Magazine's "100 greatest British albums ever."
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Speech ComponentThe song has a spoken word component, performed by Djum Djum in a language he himself invented.
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Sampling Information"Afro-Left" sampled a portion of the track "Release the Pressure" which is another song from Leftfield's album "Leftism."
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Unique SoundThe song was noted for its unique blend of Afrobeat rhythms with House and Techno elements, a sound that had hardly been attempted before in mainstream music.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Afro-Left" featured intricate visual effects and vivid imagery, reflecting the song's layered soundscape.
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Share in Leftfield's Legacy"Afro-Left" played a significant contribution in building Leftfield's reputation as pioneers in the electronic music genre. The song is still played in clubs around the world.
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Djum Djum's ContributionDjum Djum's performance in "Afro-Left" is often noted as one of the highlights of his career.
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