Zebra

Beach House

About Zebra

"Zebra" is a song by American dream pop band Beach House from their third studio album, Teen Dream. It was written by lead vocalist and keyboardist Victoria Legrand and guitarist Alex Scally and produced by them along with Chris Coady. The song was released as the third single off the album on April 17, 2010 with an EP of the same name which features a UK radio edit of the song along with new tracks "The Arrangement", "Baby" and a remix of "10 Mile Stereo".


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You know you're gold, you don't gotta worry none
Oasis child, born and so wild
Don't I know you better than the rest
All deception, all deception from you

Your love is stag in the white sand
Wilderness for miles, eyes so mild and wise
Don't I know you better than the rest
All deception, all deception from you

Any way you run, you run before us
Black and white horse arching among us
Any way you run, you run before us
Black and white horse arching among us

Your love is stag in the white sand
Oasis child born into a man
Don't I know you better than the rest
All deception, all deception from you

Wilderness for miles, eyes so mild and wise
Oasis child, born and so wild
Don't I know you better than the rest
All deception, all deception from you

Any way you run, you run before us
Black and white horse arching among us
Any way you run, you run before us
Black and white horse arching among us

Any way you run, you run before us
Black and white horse arching among us
Any way you run, you run before us
Black and white horse arching among us

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Beach House

Beach House is a dream pop duo from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2004. The band consists of French-born Victoria Legrand and Baltimore native, Alex Scally. The group's self-titled debut, Beach House (2006), was critically acclaimed. This was followed by its second release, Devotion, in 2008. The band released its third studio album, Teen Dream in January 2010, to critical acclaim and commercial success.[citation needed] Their fourth album, Bloom, was released in 2012 and garnered positive feedback. more »

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Written by: Alex Scally, Victoria Legrand

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18 facts about this song

Album Name
"Zebra" is a song from the band's third studio album titled "Teen Dream."
Critical Acclaim
The album "Teen Dream" which includes the song "Zebra", received universal acclaim from contemporary music critics.
Lead Vocalist
The airy, dream-like vocals in the song are performed by Victoria Legrand, who is also the band's keyboardist.
Instruments
In the song, there are multiple instruments being played which includes piano, organ, and guitar.
Song Genre
Beach House, including its song "Zebra", is often categorized under the genre of 'Dream Pop'.
Release Year
The song "Zebra" was released on 26th January 2010.
Track Position
"Zebra" is the opening track of the album "Teen Dream".
Record Label
The song was released under the record label "Sub Pop".
Song Length
The duration of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 48 seconds.
Song's Theme
"Zebra" is known for its ethereal, atmospheric, and dreamy sound along with lyrics that suggests themes of love, dream, and longing.
Format
The song "Zebra" is available on various music formats like CD, Vinyl, and digital download.
Chart Performance
Even though "Zebra" didn't chart in the traditional music charts, the album "Teen Dream" was widely acclaimed and recognized by various music platforms.
Band's Origin
The band 'Beach House', creators of "Zebra", originated from Baltimore, Maryland, formed by Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally.
Single Release
"Zebra" was also released as a Record Store Day exclusive 12" single.
Live Performance
The band often performs "Zebra" at their concerts and it has become a fan favourite over the years.
Notable Lyrics
The song begins with the notable line, "You know you're gold, you don't gotta worry none."
Music Video
Although a specific video for "Zebra" is not available, the entire "Teen Dream" album has a companion short film collection, with one film per track.
Awards
The album "Teen Dream", featuring "Zebra," was named one of the 'Best Albums of 2010' by various publications like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork.

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