In This City

Iglu & Hartly

About In This City

"In This City" is a song by American band Iglu & Hartly. The song is taken from their first album & Then Boom (2008). "In This City" peaked at number thirty-five on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Outside the United States, the song peaked within the top ten of the charts in Belgium (Flanders), the Republic or Ireland and the United Kingdom. It is so far their only hit, thus making them a one-hit wonder.


Year:
2010
4:06
72 
#2

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You came in to my life
You cannot separate yourself
You came in to my life
You cannot separate yourself

[Chorus: x2]
And I found that round here
In this city
That I won't disappear
In this city
I got nothing to fear
In this city, 
In this city

Close those doors
Close those doors now
Now, now, just keep em open
Keep em open
Yea, keep em open
I'll keep on, keep keep on going
Taking it in so, so heavy
Take it easy son, this ain't so deadly
Got keep on, gotta go on, gotta go on
Take it all with what we've done
Gotta push it push it push it
To the top of the building
Even when no one is feeling
It might bother you
Don't let it
If these people just don't get it
They can't express it
They won't accept it
She said it's okay that they may never give you that credit.

[Chorus: x2]

I've been down here
Down these roads
People pass through
Some stay some go
Standing here broke
Not a penny to my name
But she says she loves me all the same
I try my best
And you do to
And all you want is something you can move to
Everybody's gotta get their kicks somewhere
Everybody gotta fit in somewhere
There's, an open road
And I'm traveling down
Don't know where to go
But I lock and load
Shoot that sky till the moon explode
Moon explode
Now we're laying in a field
White flowers on our backs
Talking bout home
But we can't go back
I guess that's why we left
So we could take a step
Keep moving and forget the rest.

You came in to my life
You cannot separate yourself
You came in to my life
You cannot separate yourself

[Chorus: x2]

And I found that round here
In this city
That I won't disappear
In this city
I got nothing to fear
In this city

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Iglu & Hartly

Iglu & Hartly is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, CA. The band is composed of Michael Jarvis (vocals, keyboards), Sam Martin (vocals, keyboards), Simon Katz (guitar), Luis Rosiles (drums), and Michael Bucher (bass). more »

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Written by: MICHAEL JARVIS, SAM MARTIN, SIMON KATZ

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20 facts about this song

Band Origin
Iglu & Hartly is an American band from Los Angeles, California, known for their unique blend of electronic, rock, and hip-hop music.
Song Identity
"In This City" is one of the band's most popular tracks and is considered their breakthrough single.
Chart Ranking
"In This City" strongly resonated with audiences worldwide; it peaked at No.5 on the UK Singles Chart and also made it to No.33 on the Australian Singles Chart.
Album Details
The song "In This City" makes its appearance on Iglu & Hartly's debut studio album, "& Then Boom", which was released in 2008.
Recognition
The song was nominated for the MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Push Artist in 2008.
Advertisements
Interestingly, the song was used in advertising campaigns for E4 and Sega's video game, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Keith Schofield and featured people engaged in a variety of bizarre stunts. This unique visual impact is said to be a significant factor in its popularity.
Performance
Iglu & Hartly performed "In This City" at the Reading and Leeds Festival in 2009, which helped to further boost its popularity.
Band Break
The band unofficially broke up in 2011, which resulted in an interruption to the promotion and success of "In This City". However, they reunited in 2021.
Later Work
Despite the band's hiatus and later work, "In This City" remains Iglu & Hartly's most well-known song to date.
Band Formation
"In This City" was a popular song from the American band Iglu & Hartly. The band consisted of Jarvis Anderson, Sam Martin, Luis Rosiles, Michael Bucher, and Simon Katz. They formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2006.
Chart Rankings
Upon its release in September 2008, "In This City" achieved considerable success in the UK charts. It peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's most popular song to date.
Song Genre
"In This City" is a unique blend of pop, funk, and electronic dance music, showcasing the band's unique and distinctive sound which sets them apart from other bands of their era.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in their debut and the only studio album named "And Then Boom" which was released in the UK in September 2008.
Recognition
In 2009, "In This City" was nominated for Best International Song at the Danish GAFFA Awards.
Music Video
The music video for "In This City" was directed by Josh Forbes and is a direct tribute to a scene in the 2003 South Korean movie "Oldboy". It features the band members engaged in a continuously shot, choreographed street-fight.
Band Breakup
Despite the success of "In This City," Iglu & Hartly disbanded in 2011. Their break up was reportedly a result of growing tensions within the band following their sudden rise to fame.
Come Back
The band reformed in 2019 and performed "In This City" during their reunion shows, demonstrating the lasting popularity of the award-nominated hit.
Song Usage
"In This City" was featured in the soundtrack of EA Sports game, FIFA 09.
Billboard Performance
In the United States, "In This City" peaked at #37 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

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