Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)
The Wombats
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We're self imploding Under the weight of your advice I wear a suitcase Under each one of my eyes Finally, I know now what it takes It takes money And aeroplanes If you Love me let me go Back to that bar in Tokyo Where the demons from my past leave me in peace (ah ah ah ah) Ill be animating every night The grass'll be greener on the other side And the Vampires and Wolves won't sink their teeth (Ah ah ah ah) I'm sick of dancing with the beast Astrophysics, You'll never be my closest friend I find no comfort In what my mind can't comprehend Finally, I work out what it takes It takes money And aeroplanes If you Love me let me go Back to that bar in Tokyo Where the demons from my past leave me in peace (Ah ah ah ah) Ill be animating every night The grass'll be greener on the other side And the vampires and wolves won't sink their teeth (Ah ah ah ah) I'm sick of dancing with the beast No matter how much it needs me Go on and follow someone else's lead If you Love me let me go Back to that bar in Tokyo Where the demons from my past leave me in peace (Ah ah ah ah) I'll be animating every night The grass'll be greener on the other side And the Vampires and Wolves won't sink their teeth (Ah ah ah ah) I'm sick of dancing with the beast
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Written by: MATTHEW EDWARD MURPHY, DANIEL JOSEPH HAGGIS, TORD OEVERLAND KNUDSEN
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)" was released on September 27, 2010. It was the first single released from The Wombats' second studio album "This Modern Glitch".
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 23. It also reached number 12 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, becoming their second Top 20 hit in Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)" features the band members being subjected to scientific experiments by a group of women. It was directed by The General Assembly and released on YouTube in September 2010.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
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SongwritingThe song was written by all three members of The Wombats: Matthew Murphy, Dan Haggis, and Tord Øverland Knudsen.
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ProductionThe song was produced by renowned British producer and mixer Rich Costey, who has worked with other bands as Muse, Arctic Monkeys, and Franz Ferdinand.
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Digital ReleaseThe song was released digitally and also in 7" vinyl format. The 7" vinyl edition included the exclusive B-side, "Valentine".
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Song MeaningThe song lyrics express a strong desire to escape and start a new life in a different place, mentioning Tokyo specifically.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics have praised the energy and catchy melody of "Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)". The NME described it as a "gleaming synth-pop nugget".
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Popular Culture AppearanceIt was used as the background music in the online game "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit" in 2010.
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