They
Jem
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Who made up all the rules We follow them like fools Believe them to be true Don't care to think them through And I'm sorry, so sorry I'm sorry it's like this I'm sorry, so sorry I'm sorry, we do this And it's ironic too 'Coz what we tend to do Is act on what they say And then it is that way And I'm sorry, so sorry I'm sorry it's like this I'm sorry, so sorry I'm sorry, we do this Who are they? And where are they? And how can they possibly Know all this? Who are they? And where are they? And how can they possibly Know all this? Do you see what I see? Why do we live like this? Is it because it's true That ignorance is bliss? Who are they? And where are they? And how do they Know all this? And I'm sorry, so sorry I'm sorry it's like this Do you see what I see? Why do we live like this? Is it because it's true That ignorance is bliss? And who are they? And where are they? And how can they Know all this? And I'm sorry, so sorry I'm sorry we do this
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Written by: Jem Griffiths, Gerard B. Jr. Young, Ward Lamar Swingle, Johann Sebastian Bach
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Chronology"They" is the debut single by Welsh singer-songwriter Jem from her debut album, "Finally Woken". The song was released in the UK on 13 September 2004.
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Chart SuccessThe song had a surprising level of success, reaching number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. It also made the Top 40 in Australia and Ireland. However, the song did not chart in the United States, where Jem had a much lower profile.
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Film and TV Recognition"They" gained a good deal of recognition due to its use in television shows and movies. It was featured in a number of popular US TV series including "The O.C.", "Grey's Anatomy" and "Desperate Housewives".
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Song Genre and StyleThe song is typically classified as pop, with elements of electronica and trip-hop. It also features a classical string quartet and instrumentation, which gives it a unique sound that garnered a lot of attention.
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Songwriting ProcessJem co-wrote the song with Ge-Ology and Yoad Nevo. They crafted the song around a sample of the Swingle Singers' version of Johann Sebastian Bach's Prelude in F Minor.
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Critical AcclaimCritics praised "They" for its fusion of pop, classical, and electronic elements. The song was named single of the week by The Guardian upon its release.
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Music VideoThe music video for "They" was directed by Ringan Ledwidge and featured Jem shifting between different universes through her closet, further adding to the song's unique identity and appeal.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists in different genres, including a bluegrass version by Honeywagon and an instrumental version by Vitamin String Quartet.
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics are about breaking free from the expectations that others put on you, and embracing your own individuality.
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Album Impact"They" helped drive sales of Jem's debut album, "Finally Woken", which has since sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
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