Satellite Skin
Modest Mouse
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If you break these moth wing feelings Powdering dust on your fingers We know we're now prayin', we're kneelin' Hard enough just to say you believe them Well how the heck did you think you could beat them At the same time that your trying to be them? Hard enough just to say you don't need it When they took it up while you were still eating Well satellite, satellite skin Just to know, just to say you don't realize it Well everybody's willing to listen Oh satellite, satellite skin You can say what you want you're forgiven Well happy fucking congratulations Well everyone, everyone wins Just like being my own solar system Doing good things but they totally eclipse them Oh what's the use, oh what the hell? If you break these moth wing feelings Butterfly knives in the ceiling Well everyone, everyone's waiting Detachments gets praised and completed You can say what you want and not mean it Well no one really seems to be waiting If you sweep up this mess I created Nothings left to show I existed Oh satellite, satellite skin Asking for a question Was it easier said than was actually done? Do you even believe them? Do you even believe that there's a race to be won? If you bring these moth wing feelings I have seen it all become satellite skin Opening some eyes A knack to know that it's not their opinions Get stacked in all those usual avoided spots Just to tell you I could not have seen Through to the gist of those unhappy Happy accidents
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Written by: ERIC JUDY, ISAAC BROCK, JEREMIAH GREEN, JOE PLUMMER, JOHNNY MARR, TOM PELOSO
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
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13 facts about this song
Song Genre"Satellite Skin" is classified most commonly as an indie rock song.
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The Release"Satellite Skin" was released in 2009 as a part of Modest Mouse's 7th studio album, "No One’s First, and You’re Next".
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Record LabelThe song, along with the entire album, was released under "Epic Records", a Sony Entertainment subsidiary.
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Lead SingerThe song was sung by the band's lead vocalist Isaac Brock, who is also a guitarist and a songwriter for the band.
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Song Composition"Satellite Skin" was composed by Isaac Brock, Jeremiah Green, and Tom Peloso.
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Song Theme & LyricsThe song is known for its poignant lyrics, which are a signature characteristic of Modest Mouse's songs. These often revolve around themes of life, death, and existentialism.
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Album ThemeThe album, which includes "Satellite Skin", features many songs that were outtakes from their previous studio albums "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank" and "Good News for People Who Love Bad News".
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Critical ReceptionIt received generally positive reviews from critics, who appreciated its introspective lyrics and Brock's intricate guitar work.
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Music VideoA music video for "Satellite Skin" directed by Kevin Willis was released in June 2009, featuring surreal animation and CGI.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, becoming their fourth Top 10 hit on the chart.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was also released as a seven-inch vinyl single, which features an etching by artist Joshua Marc Levy on the B-side.
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Song InterpretationFans generally interpret "Satellite Skin"'s lyrics as a commentary on the superficiality of celebrity culture and the inherent emptiness it brings.
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Live PerformancesModest Mouse often performs "Satellite Skin" during their live concerts, and it continues to be a fan favorite.
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