Marble House
The Knife
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Written by: Jay Jay Johansson, Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Marble House" is a song by "The Knife," a Swedish electronic music duo comprising siblings Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of "The Knife's" third studio album, "Silent Shout," which was released in 2006.
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Music InfluenceThe song, like much of "The Knife's" work, represents the electronic genre with dark, brooding undertones, reminiscent of their synth-pop and trip-hop influences.
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Lyrics and ThemesLyrically, "Marble House" is interpreted as exploring themes of love, power-imbalances within relationships, and emotional resilience.
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Chart Performance"Marble House" reached the Top 30 on the Swedish Sverigetopplistan singles chart.
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Notable RemixIn 2007, a notable remix of "Marble House" by British alternative rock band 'Placebo' surfaced.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the single, which includes hypnotic visuals created with mirrored images that create a surreal abstract setting, reflecting the song’s mood.
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Co-SongwriterKarin’s vocal lines on this track were co-written with Jay-Jay Johanson, a Swedish singer-songwriter, who also provides additional vocals.
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Remix AlbumThe song was featured in "The Knife’s" remix album Silent Shout: An Audio Visual Experience in 2006.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics praised the song's emotional lyrics and melancholic tone, highlighting the song as a standout from the "Silent Shout" album.
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Collaborations"Marble House" is notably one of only a few songs by "The Knife" to contain a collaboration with another music artist, in this case, Jay-Jay Johanson.
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Live ConcertThe live version of this song was recorded during The Knife- Silent Shout tour in April/May 2006.
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