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About Entertainment

"Entertainment" is a song by French indie pop band Phoenix. It was released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Bankrupt!, on 19 February 2013. It premiered a day earlier with airplay on BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe show. Following the premiere, the single was sent to alternative radio, where it impacted in the United States during the week of 26 February. It was also featured on the soundtrack album of the 2013 American heist thriller film Now You See Me. "Entertainment" notably features a staccato guitar line and an array of synthesisers that culmilate to form what some may describe as a slightly oriental-inspired sound. The official remix of the track features vocals from British R&B group Mutya Keisha Siobhan and re-worked production from Dev Hynes. 


Year:
2013
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Headline from this day on
Why you keep pretending that you wanna let go?
Do do you wanna let go?
Loud volume turn to low low low low low low

What you want and what you do to me
I'll take the trouble that you have in mind

Entertainment
Show them what you do with me
When everyone here knows better
What I once refused to be
Is everything they long together
I'd rather be alone

I love, I love, I love, I notice
I heard it all before I died
Before I knew you
Once upon a time would take too long, long, long, long, long, long

What you want and what you do to me
I'll take the trouble that you have in my mind

Entertainment
Show them what you do with me
When everyone here knows better
What I once refused to be
Is everything they long together

I'd rather be alone

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Phoenix

Phoenix is a French alternative rock band formed in 1999. The band consists of Thomas Mars (vocals), Laurent Brancowitz (guitar), Christian Mazzalai (guitar), and Deck d'Arcy (bass). They gained international fame with their 2009 album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix," which featured the hit single "1901." Phoenix's music is characterized by catchy melodies, smooth vocals, and a blend of indie rock and synth-pop influences. more »

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Written by: Christian Mazzalai, Frederic Jean Joseph Moulin, Laurent Mazzalai, Thomas Pablo Croquet

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Recording
"Entertainment" was the lead single of the album "Bankrupt!" released in 2013 by French Indie-Pop band, Phoenix.
Music Video
The music video for "Entertainment" is unique due to its Asian cinema-inspired visuals, including elements of traditional Korean drama and modern-day China settings.
Song Writing
The song “Entertainment” is notable for its meld of pop sentimentality with a big, catchy, pop-hook, evidence of the synth-pop influence.
Chart Performance
"Entertainment" performed quite well in charts, achieving a peak position of number 11 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart, reinforcing the band's popularity across both mainstream and alternative music scenes.
Live Performances
Phoenix performed "Entertainment" live for the first time on March 6, 2013, on the Late Show with David Letterman, showcasing the band's energetic performance style.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of “Entertainment” are uncharacteristically dark for Phoenix, with themes of personal conflict and the struggle for authenticity in modern society.
Popularity
Thanks to its infectious nature, "Entertainment" has crossed over 57 million streams on Spotify, till date.
Critics Review
The song received generally positive reviews from critics, with many complimenting its catchy melody and innovative sound, which was a departure from Phoenix’s previous work.
Album Success
The release of the single "Entertainment" led to Phoenix's most commercially successful album "Bankrupt!" which reached the top 10 in several countries worldwide.
Sound Composition
The creative use of synths and the cascade of notes from the keyboard, in the song "Entertainment" gives the song its characteristic energetic sound and identity.

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