MMM Skyscraper I Love You
Underworld
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Mmm skyscraper I love you. mmm skyscraper I love you. Mmm skyscraper I love you. mmm skyscraper I love you. Thirty thousand feet above the earth. its a beautiful thing. And you're a beautiful thing. Thirty thousand feet above the earth. its a beautiful thing. Everybody's a beautiful thing. Mmm skyscraper I love you. Mmm skyscraper I love you. And I see Elvis! Elvis! I see porn dogs sniffing the wind. sniffing the wind for something new. Porn dogs sniffing the wind for something violent they can do. Porn dogs sniffing the wind. sniffing the wind for something new. Porn dogs sniffing the wind for something violent for me and you. Will you be my big plaything. my total big disorientator. Will you be my big plaything. my ninja power. my number cruncher. Yes. yes. yes. no. yes. yes. Yes. yes. yes. yes. no. no. And I see Elvis! and I hear god on the phone. Mmm skyscraper I love you. I see porn dogs sniffing the wind. sniffing the wind for something new. Porn dogs sniffing the wind for something violent that they could do. Porn dogs sniffing the wind. sniffing the wind for something new. Porn dogs sniffing the wind for something violent for me and you. The city is a whore tonight. And I see god talking! Elvis! god talking! Pornfest pork fat Jesus Christ night light. Elvis fresh meat and a little whipped cream. Pornfast cornfat Jesus Christ night ride. Elvis fresh meat and a little whipped cream. Thirty thousand feet above the earth. thirty thousand feet above the earth. Beautiful thing. you're a beautiful thing. Thirty thousand feet above the beautiful earth. Mmm skyscraper I love you. mmm skyscraper I love you. Mmm skyscraper I love you. mmm skyscraper I love you. Like I feel you. like I feel you. like I feel you. like I feel you...
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Written by: Darren Paul Emerson, Karl Hyde, Richard David Smith
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Origin and Release"MMM Skyscraper I Love You" is a song by the British electronic music group Underworld. It was released in February 1993 as part of the group's second album, "dubnobasswithmyheadman", which is often hailed as one of the greatest albums in electronic music.
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Lyrics CompositionThe song's lyrics consist of largely stream-of-consciousness delivery, which became a trademark of Underworld's style. Frontman Karl Hyde stated that the lyrics were written under the influence of 'automatic writing'. This involves letting his subconscious mind take over, a technique inspired by the creative processes of the Beat poets.
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Song Length"MMM Skyscraper I Love You" is a lengthy track, running up to 13 minutes. The extended playing time makes it one of the longest tracks in Underworld's discography. This is often seen as representative of the group's preference for extended compositions.
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InspirationsThe song's title was reportedly inspired by a view of New York City's vast skyline. The random, fragmented lyrics reflect the busy, chaotic nature of city life.
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TypographyThe unique typography of the song title, with no spaces between the words "MMM" and "Skyscraper", is a design element that Underworld has often used in their artwork. This reflects the band's deep involvement in visual art along with music, as they have their own design firm, Tomato.
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Cover Art ContributionThe cover art for the album, which features "MMM Skyscraper I Love You", was created by Tomato, showing the integration of music and design within their works.
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Non-traditional InstrumentsAlthough primarily an electronic track, the song includes recorded sounds of non-traditional 'instruments' such as foil wrappers and fire extinguishers to create its unique rhythm and texture.
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Audience ReceptionWhile not released as a single, "MMM Skyscraper I Love You" became a fan favorite through live performances. It is considered one of Underworld's signature tunes and often features in their live sets.
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Music VideoThe music video for "MMM Skyscraper I Love You", like many of Underworld's visuals, is a fascinating blend of abstract imagery and typography. It reflects the band's experimental approach not only to music, but also to design and visual art.
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Influence & Legacy"MMM Skyscraper I Love You" has been widely hailed as a precursor to the more expansive and narrative-driven tracks found in later Underworld albums, strongly influencing the development of their musical style.
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