Deadcrush
Alt-J
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Extraordinarily pretty teeth Beauty lingers out of reach You're my DC oh Lee, oh Man Ray went cray cray over you Capturing but never captured You're my DC oh Lee, oh Swim low In the back dry in the night Sample Put it there, get the money (watch me now) In the back of a Volvo car Sample Hold over Pay up, sign up, LA Anna Bolina Maid of honour Not your sister, fearful temper You're my DC oh Anna, oh Unknown artist Took your likeness Henry Tudor left you lifeless, yeah You're my DC oh Anna, oh Keepa, keepa, keepa, keep me damn down Let it low Let me know where you go (watch me now) Papa, papa, papa Get me down Deep, deep down How low? Let me know If you don't have the ace of hearts My dear, you're a lost man (oh) Falcon for you, Anna, from the left arm of the falconer Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna L'Arlésienne Swim low In the back dry in the night Sample Put it there, get the money (watch me now) In the back of a Volvo car Sample Hold over Pay up, sign up, LA Swim low In the back dry in the night Sample Put it there, get the money (watch me now) In the back of a Volvo car Sample Hold over Pay up, sign up, LA Watch me now
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Written by: Augustus Figaro Niso Unger-Hamilton, Joe Jerome Newman, Thomas Stuart Green
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Deadcrush" is a song by the English indie rock band Alt-J. It appears in their third studio album called "Relaxer" which was released in June 2017.
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Song ThemeThe song is based on a game the band members used to play, where they would decide who in history they would most like to have a crush on, i.e., a "Deadcrush."
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Historical FiguresThe (dead) historical figures mentioned in the song are Lee Miller, the famous photographer and model, and Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, who were evidently the "dead crushes" of Alt-J band members Gus Unger-Hamilton and Joe Newman respectively.
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Behind the TitleThe title "Deadcrush" is an amalgamation of the phrase "Dead Crush," referencing to their deceased crushes.
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Music VideoThe music video was released in July 2017. It was directed by Young Replicant and explores a dystopian world where the remnants of the past culture survived after an apocalypse.
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Remix VersionThe song also received a remix from the British electronic music duo, Alchemist and Trooko, with additional vocals from American hip-hop recording artist Danny Brown.
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Track ExtraordinarinessWith a mix of electronic beats and distinctive vocals, "Deadcrush" has turned out to be one of the most distinctive tracks in their album "Relaxer."
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Song PopularityAs of 2022, the song had garnered over 60 million listens on Spotify reflecting its immense popularity among fans.
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Performance HighlightsIt is a fan-favorite during concerts due to its high-energy beats and has been a regular part of their setlist since the album's release.
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Song LengthThe song isn’t overly long, with a runtime of just over 3 minutes, it packs a musical punch with its unique lyrics and memorable beats.
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