Canvas

Imogen Heap

About Canvas

"Canvas" is a song by British singer/songwriter Imogen Heap from her album Ellipse.


Year:
2009
4:54
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Slow heart dark wait down love black canvas
Revolve within, you understand
Fragile earth where cracks in the temperature
Keep it cool to give, you understand
Keep it cool to give, you understand
Slow heart dark wait down love black canvas
Revolve within, you understand
Fragile earth where cracks in the temperature
Keep it cool to give, you understand

'Cause I just can't find the strength to pull you up and keep you taut
No I just can't find the strength to hold you up and keep you taut

Hijacked lost track light fades another day left
Long shadows lure you in
The more you look the less you see
So close your eyes and start to breathe
Oh, suit yourself, this wasn't easy
Mm, suit yourself this wasn't easy

Oh, I just can't find the strength to pull you up and keep you taut
No, I just can't find the strength to hold you up and keep you taut

Wo-wo-wo-wo-wo
Wo-wo-wo-wo-wo
Wo-wo-wo-wo-wo-wo
Da-day-hay
Wo-wo-wo-wo-wo
Wo-wo-wo-wo-wo
Wo-wo-wo-wo-wo-wo
Da-dada-ho

'Cause I just can't find the strength
To keep you taut.

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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

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Canvas" is one of the unique songs composed, recorded, and produced by Imogen Heap. She is known for her ability to play an array of instruments that she commonly uses in her tracks.
Album placement
This song is part of Imogen's second solo album, "Ellipse," released in 2009, where it is the third track. The album received favorable reviews and won the Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
Unique Recording Process
Imogen Heap is known for her innovative song creation methods. With "Canvas", she combined traditional elements with modern technology, featuring her skill in multi-layered vocal harmonies.
Writing Process
"Canvas" is among the songs where Imogen took an everyday activity, such as painting on a canvas, and turned it into a profound symbolic meaning reflected in her lyrics.
Video production
The song's music video is uniquely set in changing natural landscapes, showing Imogen Heap exploring these areas. This reflects the nature-inspired themes present in many of Heap’s songs.
Influential Creativity
The use of natural sounds in "Canvas," like birds chirping or leaves rustling, emphasises Heap's innovative approach to incorporate environmental sounds into her music, creating a wholesome sensory experience.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics of "Canvas" often evoke powerful emotions in listeners as they are open-ended and ambiguous, offering a different interpretation for each listener. This shows Imogen's intricate composition and songwriting skills.
Released Format
"Canvas" was released in multiple formats, like digital download and physical CDs, showing Imogen's understanding of different audiences’ preferences and making her music accessible to all.
Streaming Success
Since its release, "Canvas" has been successful on various music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, boasting thousands of streams monthly. Despite it not being a single, it is one of the fan favorites from the album "Ellipse".
Live Performances
Heap’s live renditions of "Canvas" are always uniquely intimate, topped with her incredible skill and passion for the musicality of the song. The instrumentals and vocals often take on a slightly new flavor in these performances.

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