Norway
Beach House
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We were sleeping till You came along With your tiny heart You let us in the wooden house To share in all the wealth Don't you know it's true? Oh Norway-ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay Norway-ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay Seven figures leap the hungry mouths The beast, he comes to you He's a hunter for a lonely heart In the season of the sun Don't you know it's true? Norway-ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay Norway-ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay Where you thinking that you gotta run to now With the beating of a tiny heart? Hang on to the things that you're supposed to say Millions of stars, they open to your fate Norway ay-ay, ay-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
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Written by: Alex Kristian Scally, Victoria Garance Alixe Legrand
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16 facts about this song
Album Classification"Norway" is a song from the album "Teen Dream" by Beach House.
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Release InformationThe song was released on January 26, 2010, as part of the album.
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Genre Classification"Norway" can be classified as a song from the Indie pop or dream pop genre.
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Band CompositionBeach House, the creators of the song, is a duo that consists of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics praised "Norway" for its dreamy, ambient sound and emotional lyrics.
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Song Popularity"Norway" is one of Beach House's most popular and frequently streamed songs.
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Live PerformancesThe band has performed Norway live at many of their concerts, often using it as a show opener.
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Unique SoundThe song is notable for its unique sound, which incorporates ethereal keyboard, echoey guitar, and Victoria Legrand's husky, emotive vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Norway" was directed by Matt Amato and features abstract, visually stunning shots that match the song's dreamy aesthetic.
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Production Information"Norway" was produced by Chris Coady, who also produced albums for other popular indie artists such as Grizzly Bear and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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Album Success"Teen Dream", the album that houses "Norway", was Beach House's breakthrough album and received several positive reviews from critics.
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Song MeaningThough the lyrics can be abstract, many fans suggest "Norway" deals with themes of longing, transition, and the desire for escape.
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Song CompositionThe song widely uses atmospheric synth and closely harmonised vocals, which is a signature element in most of Beach House's music.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Norway" didn't top mainstream charts, it has been consistently popular in indie and alternative music circles.
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Key SignaturesThe song "Norway" is in the key of E major.
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Fan InterpretationsListeners often cite the song as having a powerful emotional effect, praising its dreamy, nostalgic sound and emotionally resonant lyrics.
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