Tessellate
Alt-J
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Bite chunks out of me You're a shark and I'm swimming My heart still thumps as I bleed And all your friends come sniffing. Triangles are my favorite shape Three points where two lines meet. Toe to toe, back to back, let's go My love it's very late. 'Til morning comes, let's tessellate. Go alone my flower And keep my whole lovely you. Wild green stones alone my lover And keep us on my heart. Three guns and one goes off, one's empty, one's not quick enough One burn, one red, one grin Search the graves while the camera spins. Chunks of you will sink down to seals Blubber rich in mourning. They'll nosh you up, yes they'll nosh the love away, but it's fair to say You will still haunt me. Triangles are my favorite shape Three points where two lines meet. Toe to toe, back to back, let's go My love it's very late. 'Til morning comes, let's tessellate.
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Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Charlie Andrew, Gwilym David Dylan Sainsbury, Joe Jerome Newman, Thomas Stuart Green
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Alt-J" is an indie rock band that originated from Leeds, England. They represented a fresh wave of experimental, genre-blending music in the 2010s.
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Song Album"Tessellate" is a song from their debut album, "An Awesome Wave," which was released on 25 May 2012.
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Musical Style and InfluenceThe band's eclectic style is noticeable in "Tessellate," merging elements of indie rock, folk, electronica, and more. The song demonstrates a complex mix of harmonies layered over minimalistic beats.
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Unique TitleThe term "tessellate" refers to a mathematical concept where shapes are arranged without gaps, in a repeating pattern. The band explores this concept metaphorically in the song as it relates to human relationships.
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Award-Winning Debut"An Awesome Wave" won the prestigious Mercury Prize in 2012, boosting the popularity of Alt-J and the standing of "Tessellate" among fans and critics.
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Chart Success"Tessellate" became one of Alt-J's biggest hits. It reached number 13 in the UK Indie Chart and also charted in Belgium and France.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tessellate" was directed by David Wilson and openly pays homage to the Italian artist, Raphael's work, "The School of Athens."
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Cover VersionsA notable cover version of "Tessellate" was performed by Ellie Goulding in 2013. Her version, with a more electronic-pop sound, added new dimensions to the song.
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Live Performances"Tessellate" has often been included in Alt-J's live setlists since its release, showcasing the band's dynamic performance style and adding distinct unexpected elements each time it's performed.
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SymbolismThe title's geometric concept extends the band's intellectual identity. The band's name, Alt-J, comes from the shortcut used on Apple Mac computers to make the symbol '∆', referencing change or difference in mathematical terms.
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