Galvanize
The Chemical Brothers
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Don't hold back! 'Cause you woke up in the mornin' with initiative to move So I'll make it harder Don't hold back! 'Cause you think about it, so many people do, Be cool, man, look smarter Don't hold back! And you shouldn't even care about those losers in the air And the crooked stares Don't hold back! 'Cause there's a party over here, so you might as well be here Where the people care Don't hold back! The world (they're holding back ) the time has come to The world (you're holding back ) the time has come to The world (it's holding back ) the time has come to To galvanize! Come on, come on, come on! Don't hold back! If you think about it too much you might stumble, trip up, Fall on your face Don't hold back! Don't you think it's time you get up, crunch time like a sit up, The monkey pace Don't hold back! Put apprehension on the back burner, let it sit, Don't even get it lit Don't hold back! Get involved with the jam, don't be a prick, Hot chick, be a pig Don't hold back! The world (they're holding back ) the time has come to The world (you're holding back ) the time has come to The world (it's holding back ) the time has come to To galvanize! Come on, come on, come on! World, the time has come to push the button World, the time has come to push the button World, the time has come to push the button World, my finger is on the button My finger is on the button My finger is on the button "Push the button" The time has come to Galvanize! The time has come to Galvanize! Galvanize! Galvanize!
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Written by: Edmund Simons, Kamaal Fareed, Najate Aatabou, Thomas Rowlands
Lyrics © Red Brick Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Galvanize" was released by English electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers on 22nd November 2004 as the lead single from their album "Push The Button."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the UK Dance Singles Chart and the Billboards Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
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Q-Tip ContributionAmerican rapper Q-Tip featured as guest vocalist in the song, combining electronic music with hip-hop.
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Award WinningThe song "Galvanize" won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2006.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Galvanize" is set in a surreal Middle Eastern conflict, and was directed by Adam Smith.
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Song's ThemeThe song encourages listeners to stand up against injustice and make themselves heard, with lyrics like "Don't hold back."
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Sampling Moroccan MusicThe track uses a sample from "Just Tell Me The Truth" by Moroccan musician Najat Aatabou, which The Chemical Brothers manipulated and incorporated into the song's beat and rhythm.
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Use in Media"Galvanize" has been used in a variety of media outlets including commercials, films, and video game trailers.
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Versatile StyleThe song epitomizes The Chemical Brothers' versatility in style, effortlessly combining elements of electronic, trip-hop, and Middle Eastern music.
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Global AppreciationDespite its distinct style, the song was appreciated globally and charted in over 20 countries including Australia, France, Ireland, and the United States.
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ControversyDespite its success, the song faced some controversy due to its use of Middle Eastern imagery in the music video, sparking debates on cultural appropriation.
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Album Success"Galvanize" contributed significantly to the success of the album "Push The Button," which also topped the UK albums chart in 2005.
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