Darts of Pleasure
Franz Ferdinand
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You are the latest contender You are the one to remember You are the villain who sends her Light or dark, fantastic passion I know that you will surrender I know that you will surrender I want this fantastic passion We'll have fantastic passion You can feel my lips undress your eyes Undress your eyes, undress your eyes Words of love and words so leisured Words of poisoned darts of pleasure Died, and so you died You are the latest adventure You're an emotion avenger You are the devil that sells her Light or dark, fantastic passion I know that you will surrender I know that you will surrender I want this fantastic passion We'll have fantastic passion You can feel my lips undress your eyes Undress your eyes, undress your eyes Skin can feel my lips they tingle, tense anticipation This one is an easy one, feel the word and melt upon it Words of love and words so leisured Words of poisoned darts of pleasure Died and so you died Ich heisse Superfantastisch! Ich trinke Schampus mit Lachsfisch! Ich heisse Su-per-fan-tas-tisch!
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Written by: Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley, Nicholas John McCarthy, Paul Robert Thompson, Robert Hardy
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15 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"Darts of Pleasure" is a song performed by the Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand.
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Debut SingleThis track is the debut single from Franz Ferdinand. It was released prior to their self-titled first album in 2004.
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Charts SuccessDespite its popularity, "Darts of Pleasure" didn't chart very high. It only peaked at number 44 in the UK Singles Chart.
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B-SidesThe single featured two B-Sides, "Van Tango" and "Shoppin For Blood".
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German LyricsThe end of the song features lyrics in German. The lines translate in English to "I found the darts of pleasure".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Darts of Pleasure" is directed by lead singer Alex Kapranos and his flatmate, director Blair Young.
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ReceptionDespite not being a commercial success, "Darts of Pleasure" received positive feedback from listeners and critics, gaining praise for its catchy tune and originality.
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Combination of GenresOne key fact about "Darts of Pleasure" is how it brings together different genres of music. It has a strong pop element, combined with indie rock and post-punk revival.
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Language SwitchThe song's switch to German lyrics at the end is unusual and interesting, adding an extra layer of complexity to the track.
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Band MembersWhen "Darts of Pleasure" was released, Franz Ferdinand consisted of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals, guitar), Bob Hardy (bass guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), and Paul Thomson (drums, backing vocals).
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SongwritingThe members of the band are also the songwriters for "Darts of Pleasure". This shows the band's commitment to originality and creativity in their work.
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Live Performances"Darts of Pleasure" is a fan favorite at Franz Ferdinand's live shows. The song's energetic rhythm makes it perfect for live performances.
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Music StyleLike many of Franz Ferdinand's songs, "Darts of Pleasure" is known for its danceable, rhythmically complex music style.
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EP VersionPrior to the single release, "Darts of Pleasure" featured on an EP named after the song.
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Cultural ImpactWhile it didn't reach a high spot on the charts, "Darts of Pleasure" is considered a significant song in 2000s indie rock and helped to popularize the genre.
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