Standing on the Shore

Empire of the Sun

About Standing on the Shore

"Standing on the Shore" is a song by Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun and the third single from their debut album Walking on a Dream. The single was released in June 2009, along with a cover of the Black Box Recorder song "The Art of Driving" as a B-side and features Steele's wife Jodi Steele on vocals. The B-side was originally recorded as the music for the advertisement of the new BMW Z4. The song received extensive airplay on the Nova radio network in 2009. The song was featured in episode 4 of season 6 of HBO's Entourage on 2 August 2009, during the closing credits. 


Year:
2008
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Standing on the shore
Waiting for the ship in call
There's something in the way I move that keeps them on their own

The stars explodes a storm
A billion seasons born
A shock to the waves I know, breaking far from shore

Don't want to talk
All I hear is noise
Don't want to talk

The future's in my hands
I hold it in my palms
Engrave it the leylines running right down her arms

Speak in silent tongues
Lies reflect the times
The ghosts and the shadows fill the living scene

Don't want to talk
All I hear is noise
Don't want to talk

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Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo that formed in 2008. The duo is composed of long-time collaborators Luke Steele of alternative rock act The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore of electronic dance outfit Pnau. more »

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Written by: LUKE STEELE, NICK LITTLEMORE, PETER MAYES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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Song Information
"Standing on the Shore" is a song by Australian electronic music band Empire of the Sun from their debut studio album "Walking on a Dream."
Release Date
The song was released in the year 2009.
Album Success
"Walking on a Dream" was a successful album, reaching double platinum status in Australia.
Genre Classification
"Standing on the Shore" is considered an electro pop song.
Music Video
The music video for the song was shot at Lancelin sand dunes in Australia and features the band's known theatrical aesthetic.
Influences
The band’s cosmically inclined, visually extravagant look features heavily in the song and video, harkening back to 1980s pop flamboyance.
Song's Theme
The lyrics of "Standing on the Shore" deals with the theme of escapism.
Song Achievement
"Standing on the Shore" was featured in the 15th episode of the 6th season of the popular American television series "Gossip Girl."
Band Members
Empire of the Sun consists of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, both who have contributed majorly in the making of this song.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its catchy melody and lush production.
Song's Usage
"Standing on the Shore" was used in the advertisement campaign for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, demonstrating its broad popular appeal.
Live Performance
The band incorporates powerful and theatrical elements in their performances of "Standing on the Shore," aligning with the song's bold musical styling.

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