Spectrum
Zedd, Matthew Koma
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Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth in a hope of doubt Lying inside our quiet drama Wearing your heart like a stolen dream Opening skies with your broken keys No one can blind us any longer We'll run where lights won't chase us Hide where love can save us I will never let you go We'll run where lights won't chase us Hide where love can save us I will never let you go Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth in a hope of doubt Lying inside our quiet drama Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth in a hope of doubt Lying inside our quiet drama Wearing your heart like a stolen dream Opening skies with your broken keys No one can blind us any longer We'll run where lights won't chase us Hide where love can save us I will never let you go We'll run where lights won't chase us Hide where love can save us I will never let you go We'll run where lights won't chase us Hide where love can save us I will never let you go Breathing you in when I want you out Finding our truth in a hope of doubt Lying inside our quiet drama
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Written by: ANTON ZASLAVSKI, MATTHEW BAIR
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Spectrum" is a track that represents the genres of progressive house, electro house, and dance-pop music.
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Album InformationThe song appears as the leading single on Zedd's debut studio album, Clarity, which was released in 2012.
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Chart Performance"Spectrum" reached Number one on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart and Number 23 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart in the United States.
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International RecognitionThe song achieved significant global recognition and charted within the top ten in several countries, including Japan (Number 1), UK Dance Chart (Number 5), and Netherlands (Number 5).
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Artist CollaborationThe song features vocals from American musician Matthew Koma, who has also worked with Zedd on his hit singles, "Find You" and "Clarity."
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InstrumentationApart from the conventional music production software, Zedd used live instruments like guitar, piano, and drums in the composition process of "Spectrum".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Spectrum" directed by Petro has a narrative element involving two lovers from different dimensions and features a stylish, futuristic aesthetic.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics are about a passionate and unconditional love, comparing its intensity to the wide-reaching "spectrum" of light.
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Reception by CriticsThe song recognized Zedd as a potential superstar in the EDM world, praised for the intricate electronic beats fused with pop-oriented lyrics.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, many artists have created their versions of "Spectrum", including a notable cover by YouTube artist Alex Goot.
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Remix EPA Remix EP of "Spectrum" was released featuring versions by Armin van Buuren, Arty, Deniz Koyu, A-Trak, and many others.
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Popularity in AsiaThe song became especially popular in Japan, which resulted in Zedd releasing a Japanese version of the song.
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SongwritingZedd co-wrote the song with Matthew Koma, representing one of their successful collaborations.
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RecognitionsThe song also nominated in various music awards such as the Teen Choice Awards 2013 for Choice EDM Song.
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