Electricity
Elton John
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Singin' through you to me; thunderbolts caught easily Shouts the truth peacefully eeeeee-lec-tri-ci-teeeeeeee High voltage man kisses night to bring the light to those who need to hide their shadow deed Go into bright find the light and know that friends don't mind just how you grow Midnight cowboy stains in black reads dark roads without a map To free-seeking electricity Midnight cowboy stains in black reads dark roads without a map To free-seeking electricity Lighthouse beacon straight ahead straight ahead across black seas to bring Seeking eeee-lec-tri-ci-teeeee High voltage man kisses night to bring the light to those who need to hide their shadow-deed hide their shadow-deed High voltage man kisses night to bring the light to those who need to hide their shadow-deed hide their shadow-deed Seek electricity...
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Written by: ELTON JOHN, LEE HALL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Electricity" by Elton John was released as a single on April 11, 2005.
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Album PresenceThe song was included in the original cast recording for the musical "Billy Elliot," which Elton John composed the music for.
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Chart Performance"Electricity" peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-liked by critics and fans alike, receiving praise for Elton's performative flair and the catchy, meaningful lyrics.
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Award Nominations"Electricity" was nominated for "Best Original Song" at the 2006 Golden Globe Awards.
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Musical ContextThe song is performed in the musical "Billy Elliot" during a scene in which the title character describes his experience of dancing and his passion for it.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics were penned by Elton's longstanding collaborator, Bernie Taupin. The song's lyric, "I can't really explain it, I haven't got the words. It's a feeling that you can't control", reflect Billy's struggle to articulate his longing to express himself through dance.
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Notable Live PerformanceElton John performed "Electricity" live at the Royal Variety Performance in 2005.
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InspirationalThe song's lyrics about the feel of dancing have made "Electricity" inspirational to aspiring dancers and performers.
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Other Languages"Electricity" has been translated into various languages for different productions of "Billy Elliot" worldwide, including Spanish, Dutch, Korean, and Hebrew.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Electricity" contains scenes from the Billy Elliot musical, including poignant moments of Billy’s life and his love for dance.
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Noteworthy Concert Appearance"Electricity" has remained a stable in Elton's concert setlists almost since its debut.
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Personal SignificanceElton John has often spoken about the deep personal connection he feels with the song "Electricity," as the themes of the musical Billy Elliot align closely with his own life and experiences.
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