Twilight
Electric Light Orchestra
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The visions dancing in my mind The early dawn, the shades of time Twilight crawling through my windowpane Am I awake or do I dream, The strangest pictures I have seen Night is day and twilight's gone away With your head held high and your scarlet lies You came down to me from the open skies It's either real or it's a dream There's nothing that is in between Twilight, I only meant to stay awhile Twilight, I gave you time to steal my mind Away from me. Across the night I saw your face You disappeared without a trace You brought me here, but can you take me back Inside the image of your light That now is day and once was night You lead me here and then you go away. Twilight, I only meant to stay awhile Twilight, I gave you time to steal my mind Away from me. You brought me here, but can you take me back again? With your head held high and your scarlet lies You came down to me from the open skies It's either real or it's a dream There's nothing that is in between Twilight, I only meant to stay awhile Twilight, I gave you time to steal my mind Away from me. Twilight, I only meant to stay awhile Twilight, I only meant to stay awhile Twilight, Twilight, Twilight, Twilight.
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Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Twilight" is a song by British rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), from their album "Time." Released in 1981, "Time" is conceptual and presents a futuristic vision of the world.
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Songwriting & ProductionThe song was composed and produced by Jeff Lynne, the lead vocalist, and mastermind behind ELO. "Twilight" is one of his notable works contributing to his reputation as a leading songwriter and record producer.
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Music Style"Twilight" is a synthesis of rock and classical music elements, which is a signature style of ELO. It features a prominent synthesizer riff along with Lynne's layered vocals, all meeting in a grandiose chorus.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, it reached number 30 on the UK Singles Chart but did not chart in the United States. However, despite relatively moderate commercial success upon release, "Twilight" has gained cult popularity over the years.
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Opening TrackThe song is the opening track of the "Time" album, setting a tone for the overall narrative of the album--a man suddenly finds himself in the future and tries to find a way back to his own time.
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Anime Connection"Twilight" famously featured as part of the original soundtrack for Daicon IV, a popular short film within the Daicon series by the Japanese animation studio "Gainax." The song's association with this anime film has given it additional popularity.
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Live PerformancesDuring ELO's tour for the "Time" album, "Twilight" was performed as the opening song. The stunning light displays used during these performances became synonymous with the song.
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Cult StatusWith time, "Twilight" evolved from being just a popular song to a cultural artifact. It's frequently referenced and sampled in various forms of media, including video games, anime, and even internet memes.
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Featured in CommercialsIn the mid-2000s, "Twilight" was frequently used in Japanese commercials for the Toyota bB compact car, further adding to its fame.
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Fan FavoriteDespite not being one of their biggest commercial hits, "Twilight" remains a fan favorite in the ELO discography, receiving continuous praise for its futuristic soundscape and layered production.
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