Magnets

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About Magnets

"Magnets" is a song by British electronic duo Disclosure featuring vocals from New Zealand singer Lorde. It was written by Howard Lawrence, Guy Lawrence, Lorde and produced by James Napier and Disclosure. The single was released on 23 September 2015, by PMR Records and Island Records, as the fourth single from their studio album Caracal (2015). "Magnets" is an atmospheric electropop song with influences of techno-pop along with electronic beats, clattering percussion loops, synths and tribal drums in its instrumentation. Its lyrics describe the risk taken by two lovers restricted from being together for moral reasons. "Magnets" was well received by music critics with many praising its production and Lorde's vocal delivery. Rolling Stone included the song in its year-end list. An accompanying music video was directed by Ryan Hope and was released on 29 September 2015. Critics praised its dark story line and visuals. The track became Disclosure's most successful hit in Australia and New Zealand, peaking at number 14 and number two respectively, becoming their highest-charting single on both countries. In the United States, "Magnets" became their first single to impact alternative radio and adult alternative radio, placing at number 21 on the Rock Airplay chart and number 13 on the Alternative Songs chart. 


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2016
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Never really felt bad about it
As we drank deep from a lie
Cause I felt melting magnets babe
The second I saw you through half-shut eyes

Smoke and sunset, off Mulholland
He was talking, I was wondering 'bout
You and that girl, she your girlfriend?
Face from heaven, bet the world she don't know
Pretty girls don't know the things that I know
Walk my way, I'll share the things that you want

Uh-oh, dancin' past the point of no return
Let go, we can free ourselves of all we've learned
I love this secret language that we're speaking
Say it to me, let's embrace the point of no return
Let's embrace the point of no return
Let's embrace the point of no return

Never really thought we would make it
We be thinking about what could have been
But we've had a record summer, can't turn it down, oh
Now I don't wanna see the envy again

Smoke and sunset, off Mulholland
He was talking, I was wondering 'bout
You and that girl, she your girlfriend?
Face from heaven, bet the world she don't know
Pretty girls don't know the things that I know
Walk my way, I'll share the things that you want

Uh-oh, dancin' past the point of no return
Let go, we can free ourselves of all we've learned
I love this secret language that we're speaking
Say it to me, let's embrace the point of no return
Let's embrace the point of no return

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Disclosure

Disclosure are a garage-house duo consisting of brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence. The siblings grew up in Surrey with an extensive background in music. They supported SBTRKT and Hot Chip on their recent 2012 tours. Their single "Latch" featuring Sam Smith reached number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. more »

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Written by: ELLA MARIJA LANI YELICH O'CONNOR, GUY WILLIAM LAWRENCE, HOWARD JOHN LAWRENCE, JAMES JOHN NAPIER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Magnets" is classified as an electronic track infused with elements of pop and house music.
Album Inclusion
It's one of the songs from the album "Caracal" which was released by the British electronic music duo Disclosure in 2015.
Collaboration
The track features New Zealand singer Lorde, marking their first collaboration.
Chart-Topping Success
The song peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and number 17 on the Australian Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video of "Magnets" is notable for its narrative which involves Lorde playing a woman in a relationship with a mafia-esque man.
Award Nomination
The music video was nominated for Best Electronic Video at the 2016 UK Video Music Awards.
Co-writing
"Magnets" was co-written by Disclosure and Lorde along with songwriter Jimmy Napes.
Live Performances
The song was performed live by Lorde and Disclosure at the 2015 Coachella Festival, the 2015 American Music Awards, and on Saturday Night Live.
Acclaim
NME named "Magnets" as the 38th best song of 2015. Lorde's vocal performance and the song's production were both praised.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Magnets" speak to the allure and dangers of a love affair, a theme that resonates with many listeners around the world.
Remixes
Several remixes of "Magnets" have been released, including a popular edition by VIP.
Global Recognition
As of 2021, the song has garnered over 200 million streams on Spotify, indicating its worldwide popularity.

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