Four Chords That Made a Million
Porcupine Tree
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Six of one a half a dozen Black guitars and plastic blues Hide behind a wall of nothing Nothing said and nothing new Four chords that made a million You belong there on the cover You are the emperor in new clothes A man who thinks he owns the future Will sell your vacuum with his prose Four chords that made a million And then a moron with a cheque book Will take you out to lunch, who knows? He will tell you you're a saviour And then he'll drop you like a stone Four chords that made a million And I have tried and I have died Trying to get through But in the end I can't defend you. Four chords that made a million
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Written by: STEVEN JOHN WILSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"Four Chords That Made a Million" is a song by Porcupine Tree, a British rock band founded by the musician Steven Wilson.
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Album AssociationThe song is part of the fifth studio album by Porcupine Tree, titled "Lightbulb Sun," which was released in May 2000.
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Theme of the SongThis song is said to be criticising the music industry's mainstream trends that follow the same chord progressions, hence the title, "Four Chords That Made a Million."
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Unique Sound StyleBy intentionally departing from the regular chord progression, this song showcases Porcupine Tree's quest for creativity and originality.
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Public ReceptionDespite its critical stance against mainstream music, this song has been acclaimed for its artistic value, making it one of the most popular tracks by Porcupine Tree.
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Song Length"Four Chords That Made a Million" is relatively short for a Porcupine Tree song, lasting only 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Noteworthy InstrumentsThe song is particularly noted for its distinct guitar rhythm and Wilson's vocal performance, both helping to articulate the satirical theme.
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Impact and InfluencePorcupine Tree's brave satirical commentary on the industry's shallow music-making habits has directly influenced many upcoming alternative rock bands to focus on making creative and unique music.
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Song CompositionThe song was both written and produced by Steven Wilson, showcasing his capacity as a songwriter and music producer.
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Recording Location"Four Chords That Made a Million" was recorded at Foel Studio, Llanfair Caereinion, Wales, along with the rest of "Lightbulb Sun".
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Music VideoLike many Porcupine Tree songs, there is no official music video for "Four Chords That Made a Million." However, live performance videos of the song are highly appreciated by fans worldwide.
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Inspirational QualityThe song is touted to inspire emerging artists to break free from the mold of using repetitive chord progressions and instead channel their unique musical vision.
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