Young Blood

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

About Young Blood

"Young Blood" is a song by English recording artist Sophie Ellis-Bextor from her fifth studio album Wanderlust (2014). The song was released as the album's lead single on 21 November 2013. It was co-written by Ed Harcourt and Ellis-Bextor; the former also produced it. The song is a chamber pop piano ballad, which features instrumentation from subdued drums and various string instruments. In the track, Ellis-Bextor sings with restrain, incorporating a low register in the verses and hitting her highest note in the chorus. A demo version of the track was offered online in March 2013. "Young Blood" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Ellis-Bextor's vocals and the song's tenderness. The song became her first single to enter the UK Singles Chart since her 2011 single "Bittersweet". On its component UK Indie chart, the track peaked within the top five. Sophie Muller was commissioned to direct its video, which shows Ellis-Bextor on a pier and inside a living room. The song was performed on some television programmes in the United Kingdom. 


Year:
2014
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The days
Are ghosts that pass right through us
In my eyes
You’re like an evergreen
Untouched
By the hours that fly around us
My love
Is that how you see me?

Remember when
Remember when we were the diamonds in the coal
Lovers know
There’s no age upon your soul

It’s all okay, you give me young blood
It’s coursing through my veins, it’s real love
Here inside my heart it’s crystallised
Like it’s framed in time and never tainted

Yeah, it’s alright, you give me young blood
Before the world I may be old enough
There’ll be a day to take the best of us
But till then we have young blood

Somehow
I never saw it coming
I’m caught
And it has set me free

Remember when
Remember when we used to talk of growing old
Lovers know
There’s no age upon your soul

Yeah, it’s okay, you give me young blood
It’s coursing through my veins, it’s real love
Here inside my heart it’s crystallised
Like it’s framed in time and never tainted

Yeah, it’s alright, you give me young blood
Before the world I may be old enough
There’ll be a day to take the best of us
But till then we have young blood

Oh

On and on you give me young blood
It’s coursing through my veins, it’s real love
And here inside my heart it’s crystallised
Just like it’s framed in time and never tainted

Yeah, it’s alright, you give me young blood
Before the world I may be old enough
There’ll be a day to take the best of us

But till then we have young blood

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor (born 10 April 1979) is an English singer, songwriter, model and occasional DJ. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s. Her music is a mixture of mainstream pop, disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic influences. more »

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Written by: SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR, EDWARD HENRY HARCOURT SMITH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Young Blood" is categorized under the pop genre, with much emphasis on the romantic pop sub-genre.
Album
It is the lead single from Sophie Ellis-Bextor's fifth studio album titled "Wanderlust," which was released in 2014.
Chart Performance
"Young Blood" debuted at number thirty-four on the UK Singles Chart — a significant achievement considering it was a non-album single.
Collaboration
The song was a collaboration between Sophie Ellis-Bextor and the British singer-songwriter Ed Harcourt.
Stylistic Shift
"Young Blood" marked a stylistic shift in Sophie Ellis-Bextor's music from her typical dance-pop to a more folk and baroque pop style.
Songwriting
Both Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Ed Harcourt are credited as the songwriters for "Young Blood," showcasing Ellis-Bextor's talent not only as a performer but as a songwriter.
Music Video
The music video for "Young Blood," directed by Sophie Muller, features Sophie Ellis-Bextor wandering around a deserted seaside ride park.
Live Performances
"Young Blood" has been performed live by Ellis-Bextor on several occasions, including The National Lottery Draws and The Paul O'Grady Show.
Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its melodious tune and Ellis-Bextor's charming vocal delivery.
Acoustic Version
An alternative version of "Young Blood" simply referred to as the "Acoustic Version" was released as part of the deluxe edition of "Wanderlust." This version features a live performance with piano accompaniment.

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