Cocoon
Catfish and the Bottlemen
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I fell straight Into your arms Like a drunk Who’s been on it All morning And the sun’s up And my head’s fucked And immediately I grabbed you You go all red Like the first time I love it when you do that Gotta love it when you do that I remember when we Swapped names and I thought maybe You’d stay and try to out-drink me Your friends all hate it! But f*ck it if they talk F*ck it if they try and get to us 'Cause I'd rather go blind Than let you down Our cocoon Run your shoulders When you’re half cut And you’re frozen And you’ve got that visible grieving You’re depending on me again I remember when we Swapped names and I thought maybe You’d stay and try to out-drink me Your friends all hate it! But f*ck it if they talk F*ck it if they try and get to us 'Cause I'd rather go blind Than let you down F*ck it if they talk F*ck it if they try and get to us 'Cause I'd rather go blind Than let you down And if you wanna track down and pose as positive Hide smoking from relatives Rest on me Honey, that’s all right! And if you wanna act more drunk than usual To help you get away with more than Rest on me Honey, that’s alright! Honey, that’s alright! Our cocoon Round your shoulders And I’m good Yeah, that's good F*ck it if they talk F*ck it if they try and get to us 'Cause I'd rather go blind Than let you down I remember when we Swapped names and I thought maybe You’d stay and try to out-drink me Your friends all hate it!
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Written by: Matthew Benjamin Blakeway, Robert Hall, Ryan Evan McCann
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"Cocoon" is a track by Welsh indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen from their debut album, "The Balcony."
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Chart Performance"Cocoon" debuted at number 70 on the UK Singles Chart, but later reached a peak position of number 50.
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Grammy AwardsThe album "The Balcony", which includes "Cocoon", won the British Album of the Year at the 2016 Brit Awards.
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Song Theme DescriptionThe lyrics represent a desperate plea to a loved one to stick by the protagonist, despite his ongoing issues.
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Guitar-Driven SoundBuilt around a robust and jamming guitar backbone, "Cocoon" is a representative of Catfish and the Bottlemen's signature raw yet melodic sound.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by James Slater and has accumulated millions of views on YouTube. It features the band performing live and showcases their high-energy performances.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised the song for its catchy hooks and anthem-like qualities, asserting its role as a fan-favorite during live performances.
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Song InspirationFrontman Van McCann has stated in interviews that the songwriting for "Cocoon" was largely inspired by the romantic relationships within the band's circle.
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Single Release"Cocoon" was officially released as a single on 15 August 2014, a month before the release of their debut album.
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Writing CreditThe song was written solely by the Catfish and the Bottlemen's frontman, Van McCann.
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Record Label"Cocoon" is published under Island Records and Communion Records.
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ProducersThe song was produced by Jim Abbiss, who has previously worked with Arctic Monkeys and Kasabian.
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Popularity"Cocoon" remains one of Catfish and the Bottlemen's most popular songs on Spotify, with millions of streams.
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Song DurationThe original album version of "Cocoon" runs for approximately 4 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Live Performances"Cocoon" has become a staple in the band's live shows, usually inviting rapturous sing-alongs from the audience.
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