International Bright Young Thing
Jesus Jones
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Please introduce yourself Let's shock the world with what we know Squeeze the world 'til it's small enough to join us heel to toe International bright young thing Now you know for sure that you make the world swing International bright young thing Make it swing High in the air between here and there Somewhere, anywhere I feel that I'm always home That I'm never alone International bright young thing Now you know for sure that you make the world swing International bright young thing Make it swing I'm so tired I can hardly think so I'll feel instead Let you loose inside my head I hear you yelling it to me, spelling it out to me When I thought I came from nowhere, I came from everywhere instead International bright young thing Now you know for sure that you make the world swing International bright young thing Make it swing
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10 facts about this song
BACKGROUND FACTS"International Bright Young Thing" is a famous song by Jesus Jones, an alternative rock band from the UK.
- The song was from the band's album “Doubt”, which was released in 1991.
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CHART PERFORMANCEThe song is the band's biggest hit in the US, having reached number 1 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart.
- It also secured a spot on the mainstream Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 7.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for "International Bright Young Thing" was directed by acclaimed director, Michael Geoghegan.
- The video prominently features a series of elaborate set pieces, striking colors, and complex visuals.
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RADIO AIRPLAYThe song gained considerable radio airplay upon its release, making it a popular pick for both college and mainstream radio stations.
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SONG THEME"International Bright Young Thing" is notably upbeat and energetic, symbolizing the youthful ethos of its time.
- The song lyrics talk about seizing opportunities globally and the optimism of youth.
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SOUND AND STYLEThe song is known for its integration of dance beats with the structure of alternative rock, a style that made Jesus Jones well-known in the early '90s.
- A distinct feature of the song is its use of sampling and synthesisers which was ahead of its time when the song was released.
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CHANGING MUSIC LANDSCAPE"International Bright Young Thing" is widely considered as a song that helped transition alternative rock into the mainstream in the early 1990s.
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ACCOLADESAlthough the song didn’t win any awards, the album "Doubt" which it’s part of, helped Jesus Jones win an MTV award for "Best New Artist".
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COVER VERSIONSIn 1997, the song was covered by Australian band Cordrazine for the compilation album "Triple J: Like a Version".
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CULTURAL IMPACTThe phrase "International Bright Young Thing" has since been used in various forms of media, including titles for books and articles, symbolizing a worldly, adventurous, youthful spirit.
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