Crystalised
The xx
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You've applied the pressure To have me crystallized And you've got the faith That I could bring paradise I'll forgive and forget Before I'm paralyzed Do I have to keep up the pace To keep you satisfied Things have gotten closer to the sun And I've done things in small doses So don't think that I'm pushing you away When you're the one that I've kept closest You don't move slow Taking steps in my direction The sound resounds, echo Does it lesson your affection You say I'm foolish For pushing this aside But burn down our home I won't leave alive Glaciers have melted to the sea I wish the tide would take me over I've been down on my knees And you just keep on getting closer Glaciers have melted to the sea (Things have gotten closer to the sun) I wish the tide would take me over (And I've done things in small doses) I've been down onto my knees (So don't think that I'm pushing you away) And you just keep on getting closer (When you're the one that I've kept closest) Go slow
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Written by: BARIA QURESHI, JAMES THOMAS SMITH, OLIVER DAVID SIM, ROMY ANNA MADLEY CROFT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Crystalised" is classified under the genre of indie pop, dream pop and indie electronic.
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Album InclusionThis song is included in "The xx's" eponymous debut album which was released in 2009.
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Chart Ranking"Crystalised" reached number 37 on the UK Indie Chart and number 7 on the American Alternative Songs Billboard.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song was directed by Alex Flick and Masato Riesser.
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Band MembersRomy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim, the two vocalists and founding members of The xx, both sing on the track "Crystalised".
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Song InterpretationThe song often interpreted as a discussion about a failing relationship and the struggle of being in and out of love.
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ReceptionCritics praised "Crystalised" for its minimalist sound and poignant lyrics, which they felt captured the themes of youth and vulnerability.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by several artists including Gorillaz and the even legendary musician David Bowie.
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ProductionThe song was produced by The xx and Jamie Smith, also known as Jamie xx.
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Sound RecognitionThe song's sound consists of a minimal, atmospheric combination of guitar and keyboards which became the band's signature style.
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Lyrics Composition“Crystalised” is written in the key of E Major according to music database site Song Key Finder.
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RecognitionNME included “Crystalised” in the magazine’s list of the best songs of the 2000s.
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Length DurationThe song "Crystalised'' has a total length duration of approximately 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Re-releaseIn 2010, "Crystalised" was re-released as a single in the United States, reflecting the band's growing popularity overseas.
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The xx Beginnings“Crystalised” was one of The xx’s first songs, and was instrumental in establishing the band’s unique sound.
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