Better Off Alone
Alice Deejay
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Do you think you're better off alone Do you think you're better off alone Do you think you're better off alone Do you think you're better off alone Talk to me, hum Talk to me Talk to me, hum Talk to me Do you think you're better off alone Do you think you're better off alone Do you think you're better off alone Do you think you're better off alone Do you think you're better off alone Do you think you're better off alone Talk to me, hum Talk to me Talk to me, hum Talk to me Talk to me
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Written by: EELKE A. KALBERG, SEBASTIAN MOLIJN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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6 facts about this song
Inspiration & Composition"Better off Alone" was inspired by Eurodance, a genre of electronic music that originated in the late 1980s.
- It's a trance-pop song, layered with synth riffs, a drum machine, a heavy bassline, and a sparse female vocal delivery.
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Charts & Commercial SuccessThe song was released as a single in 1998 by the Dutch Eurodance group Alice Deejay.
- It reached number 2 in Ireland, number 3 in the United Kingdom, number 4 in New Zealand, and number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
- It was also a top-ten hit in several other countries and was certified Platinum in the U.S and Gold in the UK.
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Impact on Popular MusicThis song is considered one of the most influential in dance music, particularly within the EDM and trance genres.
- It has been covered numerous times and has been used as a sample in songs by many artists, including David Guetta and Wiz Khalifa, highlighting its lasting impact on popular music.
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Song LyricsSurprisingly, the song only contains six unique English words ("Do you think you're better off alone?"), repeated in varied iterations throughout the track.
- Despite its simplistic lyrics, the song's universal theme of solitude resonated with many listeners, contributing to its global success.
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Post-release Activity of the BandAfter the success of "Better off Alone", Alice Deejay released an album, "Who Needs Guitars Anyway?" which also achieved considerable commercial success.
- However, the group disbanded in 2002. In 2014, a new set of members revived the group, but they yet again disbanded in 2019, making "Better off Alone" their most enduring legacy.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Better off Alone" is a clear representation of the late 90s and early 2000s aesthetic, with futuristic visuals and special effects.
- It features the group performing in a space-like setting, complete with silver costumes and a hovercraft.
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