Explode

Nelly Furtado

About Explode

"Explode" is a song written by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado and Gerald Eaton for Furtado's second studio album, Folklore (2003). It is produced by Eaton and was released in September 2004 as the fourth single from the album. The single was released in Canada but not the US. The song charted in the top 40 in Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. Furtado said the song "came from a poem I wrote called Teenage Waste. When you're a teenager, you want to try everything; you're like a little firecracker. Your wiser self is there, somewhere deep down, depending on how young or old your soul is. But it doesn't always show itself. "Explode" is visceral; it's guttural. That's why part of the song uses terms from Capoeira, the Brazilian martial arts form. It touches on teenage experimentation and bliss and fun, but also on some violence and aggression." 


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2003
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Peso..Joga..Ginga..Hoda

Vera's face burnt as a memory of bedroom fun
With a lighter and some hairspray
Smoking in the girls' room
Not worse than Shelley's rape behind the McDonald's
By a man she thought was fine, didn't tell anybody
Or maybe back then we just thought that she was getting some

Now we look back and see that she didn't know how
We never thought that we'd get caught up
Stuck in the teenage waste

As we explode
As we explode

Then getting drunk in the bushes by the road outside the Kmart
Rolling around in them to see if you would get prickled
Slip the acid on your tongue rooftop mall parkade
We couldn't get enough

Then count the stars and the ten million woes
Just you and the universe judging each other
We never knew that we'd get caught up
Stuck in the teenage waste

As we explode
As we explode
As we explode
As we let go

Peso..Hoda..Ginga..Joda

It's a fight, it's a fight and you finally belong
Got a shiner now and it's more than a battle scar
More than a battle scar, such a good, good story to tell
At lunch break, lunch break, lunch break, lunch break
Such a good, good story to tell

You bully, you break, you bully, you break
You fake, you fake, you fake, you fake
You smoke, you toke, you want, you flaunt, you hit it and you're in it and it's spinning

And it's wild
We never thought that we'd get caught up
Stuck in the teenage waste

As we explode
As we explode
As we explode
As we let go

We're counting the stars
We're counting the stars
We're gonna go far, we're gonna go far
We're counting the stars, we're counting the stars
We're not very far, we're not very far

And it's you and me in the open air
It's truth or dare, we don't care
We're counting the stars, we're counting the stars, we're counting the stars, we're counting the stars

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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Written by: GERALD EATON, NELLY FURTADO

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Explode" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her second studio album, "Folklore," which was released in 2003.
Song and Album Theme
The overall theme of "Folklore," including "Explode," explores Furtado's Portuguese heritage, with "Explode" conveying an intense emotional narrative.
Song's Inspiration
"Explode" was inspired by the Portuguese novel "Child of the Dark," focusing on the suffering and struggles of the people living in a favela in Brazil.
Songwriting
Furtado wrote "Explode" herself, showcasing her songwriting skills and ability to create impactful narratives.
Unique Visual Representation
The song was represented in a unique animated music video produced by Canadian studio Lux Animation.
Single Release
Though not released as an official single, "Explode" was still included in Furtado's greatest hits compilation album "The Best Of Nelly Furtado."
Album's Performance
Even though "Folklore" did not perform as well commercially as Furtado's debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!," the album and tracks such as "Explode" are considered artistically innovative and importantly reflective of Furtado's cultural background.
Genre Blend
"Explode," like many of Furtado's songs, is notable for its blend of pop, rock, folk, and world music elements, demonstrating her unique and diverse music style.
Form of Expression
Furtado has described "Explode" as a liberating form of expression for her, giving her an outlet to break free and feel empowered.
Musical Achievements
Though not released as a single, "Explode", like the rest of the "Folklore" album, was instrumental in Furtado winning the 2004 Juno Award for Artist of the Year.

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