Something Good
Alt-J
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Something good, oh something good tonight will make me forget about you for now. Get high, hit the floor before you go. Matador, estocada, you’re my blood sport. But something good tonight will make me forget about you for now Forty-eight thousand seats bleats and roars for my memories of you, Now that I’m fully clean the matador is no more and is dragged from view. Get high, hit the floor before you go. Matador, estocada, you’re my blood sport. Forty-eight thousand seats bleats and roars for my memories of you, Now that I am clean the matador is no more and is dragged from view. But something good tonight will make me forget about you for now.
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Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Gwilym David Dylan Sainsbury, Joe Jerome Newman, Thomas Stuart Green
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Something Good" is performed by British indie rock band, Alt-J. The band was formed in 2007 in Leeds, by Gwil Sainsbury, Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton, and Thom Sonny Green.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of the band's debut album 'An Awesome Wave', which was released in 2012. It is the fourth track on the album.
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Inspiration"Something Good" draws its inspiration from the tragic ending of the novel and film, "The Last of the Mohicans". Several song elements and lyrics are a reflection of this cinematic influence.
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Awards & AchievementsAlt-J's debut album, which features "Something Good", won the 2012 Mercury Prize. This award is considered one of the most prestigious in UK music.
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Absence of Traditional InstrumentsOne unique aspect of the song is the absence of traditional band instruments. Instead, Alt-J chooses to generate music from unusual tools such as a roll of sticky tape or a looping software.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics and fans alike. It is often noted for its innovative composition and chilling lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Something Good" was directed by Julien Lassort. Unlike the rest of the album, this video has a modern setting with a seemingly normal man making the fatal mistake of matadoring a bull in an abandoned post-apocalyptic arena.
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Chart PerformanceIn 2012, "Something Good" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, marking Alt-J's breakthrough into the U.S. market.
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Unique SoundCommon themes in critiques of "Something Good" highlight the band's unique sound, often described as a combination of folk, electronic, and indie rock. This unique sound palette contributed to the band's success.
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Iconic LyricsThe song's chorus, "Something good tonight, will make me forget about you for now", is widely interpreted as an attempt to escape the sorrow and pain of a lost love.
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