Bigger Than Us
White Lies
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You took the tunnel route home You'd never taken that way with me before Did you feel a need for change? Apologies on your fingernails Love flickered in the city of lights Like intermittent radio waves I don't need your tears I don't want your love I've just got to get home And I feel like I'm breaking up But I wanted to stay. Headlights on the hillside Don't take me this way I don't want you to hold me I want you to pray 'Cause it's bigger than us You went where the horses cry You'd never taken that way with me before Did you feel a need for a change? Guilt smeared across your lips I was tired and cold from the window You're tired nothing has changed I don't need your tears I don't want your love I've just got to get home And I feel like I'm breaking up But I wanted to stay Headlights on the hillside Don't take me this way I don't want you to hold me I want you to pray 'Cause it's bigger than us And I feel like I'm breaking up But I wanted to stay Headlights on the hillside Don't take me this way I don't want you to hold me I want you to pray 'Cause it's bigger than us And I feel like I'm breaking up But I wanted to stay Headlights on the hillside Don't take me this way I don't want you to hold me I want you to pray 'Cause it's bigger than us And I feel like I'm breaking up But I wanted to stay Headlights on the hillside Don't take me this way I don't want you to hold me I want you to pray 'Cause it's bigger than us
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Written by: Charles Cave, Harry McVeigh, Jack Brown
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11 facts about this song
Release"Bigger Than Us" by White Lies was released on 3rd December 2010 as the lead single from their second studio album, "Ritual."
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GenreThis White Lies song falls under the post-punk revival or indie rock genre, reflecting the band's unique style of music.
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Band OriginWhite Lies, the band behind "Bigger Than Us," is a British origin trio, forming in 2007. The band consists of members Harry McVeigh, Charles Cave, and Jack Lawrence-Brown.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bigger Than Us" was released on 20th November 2010, a little before the official audio release. The video presents a surreal concept involving a strange candy bar emitting light.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to gain popularity, peaking at number 42 on the UK Singles Chart. This was a testament to the unique sound and appeal White Lies brought with their music.
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Songwriting & ProductionThe song was written by band members Harry McVeigh, Charles Cave, and Jack Lawrence-Brown. It was produced by Alan Moulder and Max Dingel, both renowned in the music industry for their production skills.
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Musical Elements"Bigger Than Us" is notably characterized by deep, dreamy vocals, and a compelling balance of synths, bass, drums, and guitar.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics reveal themes of love, misunderstanding, and the feeling of being lost – staying true to White Lies' trademark of revealing lyrics that explore the darker side of human emotions.
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Album PerformanceThe album "Ritual" in which "Bigger Than Us" features received positive reviews from music critics. It peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart, indicating the band's firm establishment in the UK music scene.
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Live PerformancesThe song continued to be a popular choice for live performances by the band even years after its release, indicating its enduring appeal among fans.
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Critical Reception"Bigger Than Us" was generally well-received by critics, many of whom praised the song's powerful lyrics, atmospheric music, and the band's distinctive sound as a whole.
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