First Train Home

Imogen Heap

About First Train Home

"First Train Home" is a song by British singer/songwriter Imogen Heap, and the only single off her third solo album Ellipse.


Year:
2009
4:13
126 

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(I've got to get on it)
(I've got to get on it)
(I've got to get on it)

Bodies disengaged our mouths are fleshing over.
Is this an echo game irises retreating
To ovals of white.
The urge to feel your face
And blood rushing to paint my hand print
A Frisbee one by one
Your vinyl on laminate
Desperate for some kind of contact.

First train home I've got to get on it
First train home I've got to get on it
First train home I've got to get on it
To Catch to catch to catch catch catch.
First train home I've got to get on it
First train home I've got to get on it
First train home I've got to get on it
First Train home

Temporal dead zone where clocks are barely breathing
Yet no one cares to notice for all the yelling
All night clamor to hold it together.
I want to play don't wait forms in the hideaway
I want to get on with getting on with things
I want to run in fields paint the kitchen
And love someone
And I can't do any of that here can I?

First train home I've got to get on it
First train home I've got to get on it
First train home I've got to get on it
First Train home

So what? You've had one too many.
So what? I'm not that much fun to be with
So what? You've got a silly hat on
So what? I didn't want to come here anyway.

What matters to you doesn't matter matter to me.
What matters to me doesn't matter matter to you.
What matters to you doesn't matter matter to them.
What matters to them it doesn't change anything.

Got to get on it first train home
Got to get on it first train home

First train home I've got to get on it
(I've got to get on it)
To catch to catch to catch-catch catch.
(First train home)
First train home I've got to get on it
First train home.
(First train home)

To go to go to go
Get get get get
Out out out out
Now now now now

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Imogen Heap

Imogen Jennifer Jane Heap ( /ˈɪmədʒɨn ˈhiːp/; born 9 December 1977 in the London Borough of Havering) is a Grammy Award-winning English singer, composer and songwriter from Havering, London. She is known for her work as part of the musical duo Frou Frou and her solo albums, which she writes, produces, and mixes. She has produced three solo albums, the latest of which is 2009's Ellipse, which was a North American chart success and earned Heap two Grammy nominations, winning Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. more »

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Written by: IMOGEN JENNIFER JANE HEAP

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"First Train Home" is a song by British singer-songwriter Imogen Heap, from her third studio album, "Ellipse." It was released in 2009 as the album's lead single.
Inspiration
Heap was inspired to write "First Train Home" after attending a party which she found uncomfortable and wanted to leave. The song fundamentally reflects the feelings of displacement, wanting to escape, and longing for comfort.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Es Devlin, known for her collaboration with artists like Adele, The Weeknd, and Miley Cyrus. The video features Heap navigating through a labyrinth-like house, which mirrors the song's theme of feeling lost and wanting to return home.
Critical Success
On its release, the song received critical acclaim for its unique sound blending electronic with organic elements and Heap's emotional vocal delivery. It was praised as a standout track from the album.
Live Performance
During live performances, Heap sometimes used a special triangular instrument known as a 'memu gloves', which allowed her to manipulate sounds and visuals on stage – adding another level of innovation and creativity to the song's performance.
Genre & Style
Musically, "First Train Home" is an electronically driven pop track, blending ambient and pop. It showcases Heap's skill in infusing electronica with her unique vocal style.
Chart Performance
After its release, "First Train Home" peaked at #89 on the UK Singles Chart and made it to #15 on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
Collaboration
Heap worked with renowned producer and mixer, Michael Brauer, for "First Train Home." Brauer is known for his work with artists like Coldplay and John Mayer.
Album Success
The album "Ellipse," which features "First Train Home," received favourable reviews and earned Heap a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
Songplaying Process
Heap used her blog and vlogs to inform fans about her songwriting process for the album "Ellipse" and how "First Train Home" came to fruition, giving a unique insight into her creative process.

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