Sandcastle Disco

Solange

About Sandcastle Disco

"Sandcastle Disco" is a song by American R&B recording artist Solange Knowles taken from her second album, Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams (2008). It is produced by Soulshock & Karlin, who also wrote the song together with Knowles and Cee-Lo Green and was released as the album's second single in August 2008.


Year:
2008
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Who would've known, the wind and the sunshine
Would oh baby, baby
Build up these walls of mine
And I can't see you or breathe you
Cause there's trouble right beneath you
It's all in the night
But oh baby, baby
Come pick me up in your ride

I'm a cool low Jane
With the skip on my feet
I play tough as nails
With my heart on my sleeve
I'm nothing but a sand castle
Baby don't blow me away, away

Baby I know, you do that to all the girls
You know that I'm fragile, oh
Bay ba ba ba baby, don't blow me away
Baby I know, you do that to all the girls
You know that I'm fragile, oh
Bay ba ba ba baby, don't blow me away

Who would've known, the storm of my past time
Would oh baby, make me
Losing the song of the eye
And I can't believe you or read you
Cause there's pleasure in your preview
It's all in your eyes
But oh Mr. DJ, baby
Can you meet me outside

You're an old school dude
With the kick on ya shoes
You've got groove in ya hands
The way you spend those tunes
I'm nothing but a sandcastle
Baby don't blow me away, away

Baby I know, you do that to all the girls
Baby I'm fragile, oh
Bay ba ba ba baby, don't blow me away
Baby I know, you do that to all the girls
You know that I'm fragile, oh
Bay ba ba ba baby, don't blow me away

Ooh, and just like the ocean
Lays right there behind me
Look over my sandcastle
And there's a sight to see
Don't blow me away
Don't blow me baby

Ooh baby I know, you do that to all the girls
You know that I'm fragile, oh
Bay ba ba ba baby, don't blow me away
Baby I know, you do that to all the girls
You know that I'm fragile, oh
Bay ba ba ba baby, please don't blow me away

Away, away
Away, away
Away, away

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Solange

Solange Piaget Knowles, is a Black American, song writer, singer, actress, and icon. Born June 24, 1986, to her mother and father, Mathew (Black American) and Tina Knowles (Black/*Creole American). At 16, Knowles released her first album, "Solo Star" (2002). In 2005-2007, she acted in movies, for example: "Bring It On, All or Nothing", ect. She also continued writing music for her sister, Beyonce Knowles-Carter (Former Destiny's Child member, turned solo world star). Her second album, "Sol-Angel and The Hadley St. Dreams" (2008), peaked number 9 on the US Billboard 200 and received positive reviews, from critics. She then did a play, "True" (2012). Her third album (2016), "A seat At The Table" (Also known by f… more »

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Written by: Solange Knowles, Sean Hurley, Kenneth Karlin, Carsten Schack, Thomas Callaway

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Sandcastle Disco" is primarily classified as R&B and pop.
Album Inclusion
It is part of Solange's second studio album, "Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams."
Release Timeline
The song was released in the United States on July 22, 2008.
Peak Chart Ranking
"Sandcastle Disco" reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart in 2008.
Songwriter Credentials
Apart from being the artist, Solange also co-wrote the song along with CeeLo Green.
Music Video
The video for "Sandcastle Disco" was directed by Solange and Ray Kay, and it received a nomination for "Best Choreography" at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Personal Connection
The lyrics, which revolve around the theme of loneliness and insecurity in relationships, are said to reflect Solange's personal experiences at the time.
Creative Influence
Besides being influenced by Motown music, Solange was also inspired by 60s and 70s artists like Shuggie Otis and Minnie Riperton in creating "Sandcastle Disco."
Producer Collaboration
Producer Jack Splash also had a significant role in crafting the overall sound of the song.
Public Reception
Critics praised "Sandcastle Disco" for its catchy, sauntering melody, not least because it differs from the generally minimalistic, alternative R&B trend.

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