Pendulum
FKA twigs
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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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Written by: Paul Epworth, Tahliah Barnett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Background and ReleaseThe 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.
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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.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe 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.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Live PerformancesFKA 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.
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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.
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Influence and ImpactSince 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.
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CollaborationsWhile 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.
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Popularity on Streaming PlatformsSince 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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