Octopus
Bloc Party
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It hid and it hid in his bedroom Psycho killer teen dream action film Gonna show you how we get down In my hood Bubbling bubbling cheap champagne Leyendecker hole wrecker feel no pain Lying face down when I swing your way And what? What's my name what's my name? Mary Anna said it's a no-go She don't feel like, she don't think so I don't know why I feel like crying Well come on, come on Say come on, come on They ran and they ran from his classroom Roll another 40, make them scream Gonna show you how we do things In my hood Tripping and a-tripping, erase all tapes John Wayne, Rob Roy feel no pain This is the point where you look the other way You done Lost your mind Mary Anna said it's a no-go She don't feel like, she don't think so I don't know why I feel like crying Well come on, come on Say come on, come on Mary Anna said it's a no-go She don't feel like, she don't think so I don't know why I feel like crying Well come on, come on Say come on, come on
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Written by: GORDON MOAKES, KELE OKEREKE, MATT TONG, RUSSELL LISSACK
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Octopus" is a song by the British indie rock band Bloc Party, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, "Four," both released in 2012.
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Genre and StyleClassified as indie rock and post-punk revival, the song features textured guitar-based soundscapes combined with intricate drum patterns, characteristic of Bloc Party's style.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by renowned Nova Dando and the band's lead singer, Kele Okereke. The video uses a looping concept to showcase the band's performance.
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Chart PerformanceThe song had a good reputation on the charts, peaking at number 92 on the UK Singles Chart. It also ranked 34th on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart.
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Unique LyricsAs in many Bloc Party's songs, the lyrics of "Octopus" are metaphorical and ambiguous. There is a certain level of abstraction and subtlety that leads to multiple interpretations.
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ReunionThe song marks the band's comeback after a hiatus. This was Bloc Party's first release after 3 years, with their previous album, "Intimacy," released in 2009.
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Critics' FootnotesAccording to some music critics, the song showcases Bloc Party's heavier and punk-oriented side seen in their fourth album, distinguishing it from the more electronically driven sound of their previous work.
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Live PerformancesBloc Party performed "Octopus" at a number of live shows and music festivals across the world, including at the iTunes Festival in 2012.
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ArtworkThe single's cover art is a piece by artist Rob Carmichael, known for his work with other indie acts. The design plays into the octopus theme with a circular, tentacle-like pattern.
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Song NameThe title "Octopus" adds to the intrigue and abstract nature surrounding the song - it is open for interpretation just like the lyrics. There is no clear indication in the song's lyrics as to why the title was chosen.
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