3WW

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About 3WW

"3WW" is a song by British indie rock band alt-J. It is the opening track and first single from their third studio album, Relaxer, and was released as a digital single on 6 March 2017 by Infectious Music and Atlantic Records. The song was written by Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton, Thom Sonny Green and produced by Charlie Andrew. It features guest vocals from British musician Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice. The song's title is an abbreviation of "three worn words", a phrase which is sung in the song.  


Year:
2017
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There was a wayward lad
Stepped out one morning
The ground to be his bed
The sky his awning

Neon, neon, neon
A blue neon lamp in a midnight country field
Can't surround so you lean on, lean on
So much your heart's become fond of this

Oh, these three worn words
Oh, let me whisper like the rubbing hands
Of tourists in Verona
I just want to love you in my own language

Well, that smell of sex
Good like burning wood
The wayward lad laid claim
To two thirsty girls from Hornsea
Who left a note when morning came

Girls from the pool say "Hi" (hi)
The road erodes at five feet per year
Along England's east coastline
Was this your first time?
Love is just a button we pressed
Last night by the campfire

Oh, these three worn words
Oh, that we whisper like the rubbing hands
Of tourists in Verona
I just want to love you in my own language

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Alt-J

∆ (pronounced Alt-J) are a British alternative indie rock quartet, formed in 2007. Their debut album An Awesome Wave was released in May 2012 in Europe and September 2012 in the United States, eventually winning the 2012 British Barclaycard Mercury Prize. more »

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Written by: Thomas Stuart Green, Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Joe Jerome Newman

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Basics
"3WW" is the first track from Alt-J's third studio album "Relaxer", released in 2017.
Song Duration
This song has a duration of approximately 5 minutes and 00 seconds, which is considered longer than the average pop song.
Song Structure
Unlike many songs that follow the typical verse-chorus-verse structure, "3WW" has a more progressive structure, unfolding in movements and changes in tempo.
Artistic Influence
The song shows off the band's progressive rock influences, with elements reminiscent of classic bands such as Pink Floyd or Radiohead.
Collaborations
It features a guest vocal appearance by Ellie Rowsell from the alternative rock band Wolf Alice.
Music Video
The music video for "3WW" is as imaginative and complex as the song itself, featuring a surreal journey through a Mexican landscape.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of the song are rather cryptic and open to interpretation. The title "3WW" stands for "Three Worn Words", which is believed to be a reference to the phrase "I love you".
Song Release
The song was released as a single on March 6, 2017, a few months ahead of the release of the album.
Critics View
Critics appreciated the song's ambition and complexity, with many praising its rich sonic texture and atmospheric quality.
Chart Performance
Despite its unconventional structure, the song managed to enter the UK Singles Chart at number 91, demonstrating the band's significant underground following.

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