Sale Of The Century
Sleeper
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We step through London The streets holding on to us We'll stand where the river bends I hope we fall in So this time maybe Lets take a photograph We'll burn all the negatives I hope we fall in Its never gonna be this good so just climb in How long till reason makes us small again? And it feels just like we just got started Its still you Taking me under We turn to be scared Then decide that we don't care Wear ourselves out on the way down Its still you And the moment you left me you said I was cheap You were the sale of the century Grease ourselves up on the way down And now I touch you I don't know where you begin Sometimes you're a piece of me I hope we fall in Its never gonna be this good so just climb in How long till reason makes us small again It feels just like we just got started Its still you Taking me under We turn to be scared Then decide that we don't care Wear ourselves out on the way down Its still you And the moment you left me you said I was cheap You were the sale of the century Grease ourselves up on the way down Its been too long, so it could just be something ate It feels just like we just got started.. Its still you Taking me under We turn to be scared Then decide that we don't care Wear ourselves out on the way down Its still you And the moment you left me you said I was cheap You were the sale of the century Grease ourselves up on the way down
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Written by: LOUISE WENER
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13 facts about this song
Band History"Sale of the Century" is a song by the band Sleeper, a Britpop group that was founded in London in 1993.
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Album DetailsThe song is included on their second audio album, "The It Girl," which was released in 1996.
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Chart Performance"Sale of the Century" received significant airplay on the radio. It reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Sleeper's most successful songs.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around the theme of commercialism and the social implications and criticisms that arise from this concept in society.
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Music VideoIts accompanying music video was directed by David Mould. It involves a lot of symbolic imagery, which aligns with the song's underlying theme.
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Band LineupWhen the song was made, Sleeper consisted of members Louise Wener (vocals and guitar), Jon Stewart (guitar), Diid Osman (bass), and Andy Maclure (drums).
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Song LengthThe track has a total duration of about three and a half minutes.
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Critical ResponseThe song was widely praised by critics for its catchy melody and incisive lyrics.
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Popularity SurgeThe song grew in fame due to Sleeper's performances in various festivals and live on television.
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Recognition"Sale of the Century" is considered one of the band's signature songs and is often played in the Britpop genre radio stations and playlists.
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InfluenceThe song's success helped to cement Sleeper's position in the Britpop music scene of the '90s, influencing many promising bands and artists of the era.
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Reissue"The It Girl," along with the song "Sale of the Century," was reissued on vinyl in 2016 because of its popularity.
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LegacyIn spite of Sleeper's disbandment in 1998, the song continues to be universally admired and remembered among the era's best indie music offerings.
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