Pendulum

FKA twigs

About Pendulum

"Pendulum" is a song by English singer FKA Twigs from her debut studio album, LP1 (2014). The song was released digitally on 30 July 2014 as the album's second single. It was also released on 12-inch vinyl the day before, serving as the B-side to "Two Weeks". "Pendulum" premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on 29 July 2014. Upon its premiere, Twigs referred to the track as "one of my favourite songs on my record."


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2014
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I'm a sweet, little love maker
Finding time, to make my words better (I)

Lately I
Not so present now
Not in love
For your constant fun

I've got time, but you're tired of waiting
You only want me in other spaces
Come fill your gaps with people
I know no one

So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

You forgot
How we fell in love
I'm your sweet
Little love maker

You're younger than I am broken
I dance feelings like that sparkle
Summer conversations, not enough

So lonely trying to be yours
What a forsaken cause
So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

(So lonely trying)
How does it feel to have me thinking about you?
Wishing the words were enough to consume you
So lonely trying to be yours
How does it feel to have me thinking about you?

So lonely trying to be yours
What a forsaken cause
So lonely trying to be yours
When you're looking for so much more

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FKA twigs

Tahliah Debrett Barnett (born 16 January 1988), known professionally as FKA Twigs (stylized as FKA twigs), is a British singer, songwriter, and dancer. Born and raised in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, she became a backup dancer for numerous famous musicians after moving to London at the age of 17, and made her own musical debut with EP1 (2012). Barnett's debut studio album, LP1 (2014), reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart and number 30 on the US Billboard 200. It was also nominated for that year's Mercury Prize. She then released the EP M3LL155X (2015) and took a four-year hiatus, after which she released her second studio album, Magdalene (2019). After signing with Atlantic Records, she released the mixtape Caprisongs (2022). Her work has consistently gar… more »

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Written by: Paul Epworth, Tahliah Barnett

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10 facts about this song

Background and Release
The song "Pendulum" is from FKA twigs's debut studio album, "LP1", which was released on August 6, 2014. - "Pendulum" was released as the album’s second single on December 26, 2014.
Genre and Production
"Pendulum" is categorized as art pop, combining elements of R&B, trip-hop, and electronica. - The song was produced by Paul Epworth and FKA twigs herself. Epworth is renowned in the industry, having worked with artists such as Adele and Florence + the Machine.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "Pendulum" depict a feeling of being trapped, yet swinging back and forth between states of vulnerability and empowerment. The themes revolve around love, loneliness, and longing. - FKA Twigs has described the song as being about those times in life when you feel you've lost control.
Critical Acclaim
"Pendulum" has been praised by critics for its deep embodiment of emotion, hauntingly beautiful production, and the powerful yet ethereal vocal performance from FKA twigs. - It was cited as one of the stand-out tracks from the album and helped secure "LP1" a nomination for the Mercury Prize in 2014.
Music Video
The music video for "Pendulum," directed by FKA twigs herself, showcases her bound and suspended in the air by her own hair. This strikingly powerful imagery is seen as a metaphor for the song's theme of feeling trapped. - The video received enormous praise and demonstrated FKA Twigs' creative range, depicting her not merely as a singer but as a performance artist.
Live Performances
FKA twigs gave a highly regarded live performance of "Pendulum" at the BRITs Nominations Launch in 2015. Her performance was praised for its emotional intensity and the raw vulnerability she conveyed.
Public Recognition
"Pendulum" is one of FKA twigs's most well-known songs and it played a significant role in propelling her to international fame, solidifying her reputation as a cutting-edge, avant-garde artist.
Influence and Impact
Since its release, "Pendulum" has had a notable influence on other artists in the alternative R&B scene, with its innovative melding of genres and boundary-pushing lyrical content.
Collaborations
While no official remixes or collaborations on "Pendulum" have been released, the influence of the song can be seen in a myriad of unofficial remixes and covers from emerging artists.
Popularity on Streaming Platforms
Since its release, "Pendulum" has garnered millions of streams across several platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, affirming its enduring popularity among fans.

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