Acapella
Kelis
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I was walking, was living My melody was acapella There's a beat I was missing No tune, or a scale, I could play The sound in the distance No orchestra playing together Like a boat out to sea, The silence was too deafening So come and revive me I can't feel my heartbeat It's just me surviving alone Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Everything was the same One color was just like the others An assembly routine My memories were all black and white Till I stopped over thinking Decided to draw back the curtains And I cleared all the cobwebs And began to let in the light So come and revive me I can't feel my heartbeat It's just me surviving alone Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing You are the drum in my heart beat Bass and guitar lead Stuck on the notes you play My heart that you play on Red like a crayon I can't walk away You are the drum in my heart beat Bass and guitar lead Stuck on the notes you play My heart that you play on Red like a crayon I can't walk away You are the drum in my heart beat Bass and guitar lead Stuck on the notes you play My heart that you play on Red like a crayon I can't walk away Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing Before you, My whole life was acapella Now a symphony's The only song to sing
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Written by: David Pierre Guetta, Frederic Riesterer, Jean Baptiste Kouame, Kelis Rogers, Makeba Riddick
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Acapella" is a song by American recording artist Kelis from her fifth studio album, "Flesh Tone". It was released on February 23, 2010.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by the French DJ David Guetta. The two collaborated after meeting at a party.
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Genre"Acapella" is a departure from Kelis's previous contemporary R&B sound, instead embracing a new dance and electro music style.
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Chart Performance"Acapella" was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart and the UK Dance Singles Chart.
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Lyrics InspirationThe inspiration for the song came after the birth of Kelis's son, with whom she fell in love "before first sight". Hence, the lyrics "before you, my whole life was acapella."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Acapella" was directed by Rankin & Chris Cottam and features Kelis in various tribal outfits and settings, inspired by her African heritage.
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Critical Reception"Acapella" was praised by music critics for its fresh, energetic sound and continues to be a fan favorite.
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Award NominationIn 2010, "Acapella" was nominated for the International Dance Music Awards in the "Best R&B/Urban Dance Track" category.
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Signature SongDue to its commercial success and recognition, "Acapella" is considered one of Kelis's signature songs.
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Cultural Impact"Acapella" is widely recognized in popular culture and continues to be played in clubs around the world. Its dance and electronic beats make it a popular choice for remixes.
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