Once Upon a Time
Air
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No time before it's too soon No time after it's too late Time's getting old, time's over now Don't try to be on time Don't try to run after time Time's getting on, time's over now I'm a little boy, you're a little girl Once upon a time I'm a little boy, you're a little girl Once upon a time Time's getting on, time's over now I'm a little boy, you're a little girl Once upon a time I'm a little boy, you're a little girl Once upon a time Time's getting on, time's over now I'm a little boy, you're a little girl Once upon a time I'm a little boy, you're a little girl Once upon a time Time's getting on, time's over now I'm a little boy, you're a little girl Once upon a time I'm a little boy, you're a little girl Once upon a time Time's getting on, time's over now
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Written by: KIRTH ANTHONY ATKINS, LISA STEELE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Once Upon a Time" is the opening track on the album "Pocket Symphony" by the French electronic duo Air. The song has a melodious composition, reflecting Air's signature blend of electronic and acoustic themes.
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Released YearThe song was released in the year 2007 as a part of Air's "Pocket Symphony" album.
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Song Style"Once Upon a Time" signals a departure from Air's traditional style, introducing a more minimalist and mature sound that sets the tone for the rest of the "Pocket Symphony" album.
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CollaborationsThough not directly reflected in "Once Upon a Time," the "Pocket Symphony" album features collaborations with Jarvis Cocker from Pulp and Neil Hannon from The Divine Comedy.
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Preferred InstrumentsThe song primarily uses piano, along with synthetic bass and drum beats, although Air is known for experimenting with a variety of instruments.
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Song InspirationLike most of Air's music, "Once Upon a Time" is inspired by themes of love, idyllic nostalgia and melancholy.
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Band MembersAir is composed of Jean-Benoît Dunckel and Nicolas Godin, with both contributing to the creation and production of "Once Upon a Time".
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Critical Reception"Once Upon a Time," as well as the rest of "Pocket Symphony," received generally positive reviews from critics for its dreamlike aesthetic and complex soundscapes.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Once Upon a Time" embodies Air's trademark surreal aesthetic, featuring a series of seemingly unrelated, dreamlike scenarios.
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Lyrics LanguageUnlike many of Air's other songs, which are usually performed in English, "Once Upon a Time" is completely instrumental.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "Once Upon a Time" often serves as the concert opener for Air, similarly to its position in the "Pocket Symphony" album.
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Song's InfluenceThe song's unique blend of electronic and acoustic elements, along with its deep, meditative atmosphere, can be heard influencing a number of modern indie and electronic musicians.
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