Little Shocks
Kaiser Chiefs
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I don't want much I'm happy? with what I've got On the second floor I pass a ruffian on the stairs What the driver saw Ah through the letter box of number four I don't have much It will be deafening when I do And all these little shocks I'll be riding my imaginary dynamo I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't Bless my heart And everything will be explained In the diaries Especially the latter part I'll be a somebody I found an empty glass today at home Give me ability Turn up the pedal away from his hand And all these little shocks I'll be riding my imaginary dynamo I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day? but I can't I wish I could have just a little bit more Just a little bit more of your time I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't And all these little shocks I'll be riding my imaginary dynamo I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't I wish I could have just a little bit more, just a little bit more of your time I wish I could give you undivided attention every minute of the day but I can't
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Written by: ANDREW WHITE, CHARLES RICHARD WILSON, JAMES RIX, NICHOLAS BAINES, NICHOLAS HODGSON
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Little Shocks" was released on May 16, 2011.
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AlbumIt is the band Kaiser Chiefs' first single from their fourth studio album, "The Future is Medieval."
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PerformanceThough not a major chart-topping hit, "Little Shocks" peaked at number 179 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music CompositionUnlike many of the Kaiser Chiefs' previous songs, "Little Shocks" features a lot of synthesizer sounds, showcasing a new direction for the band.
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Single PackageThe single was made available with a B-side track named "Out of Focus."
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Innovative Release StrategyThe Kaiser Chiefs used an innovative strategy for releasing "The Future is Medieval," allowing fans to create their own album by choosing 10 out of 20 songs - in which "Little Shocks" was included - from their website, along with designing the album artwork.
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Band MembersThe band, including the lineup for "Little Shocks," consists of Ricky Wilson (lead vocals), Andrew White (guitar, vocals), Simon Rix (bass, vocals), Nick Baines (keyboard), and Vijay Mistry (drums).
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VideoThe music video for "Little Shocks" was directed by Dan Sully, who also directed the band's "Man on Mars" music video.
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LyricsThe song carries a metaphorical message, typically interpreting life's little shocks as unexpected hardships that could be experienced.
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Music Style"Little Shocks" represents the band’s shift from their indie rock origins to a more experimental, electronic sound.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its darker, more mature sound, and others missing the band's earlier, upbeat style.
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TourAfter releasing "Little Shocks," Kaiser Chiefs embarked on a UK and European tour playing the likes of London's Electric Ballroom and Spain's Bilbao BBK Live.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Tony Visconti, a well-known producer who has worked with iconic artists like David Bowie and T. Rex.
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