Adeline
Alt-J
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Oh, my Adeline, ooh Down in Tasmania Where the devil's jaws are far too weak To tear you away Ooh, I wish you well I wish you well I wish you well I wish you well Oh, my Adeline I watch your morning swim again Oh, cold from the blue sky Strokes from passing mopeds My sweet Adeline Ooh, I wish you well (my Adeline) I wish you well I wish you well (my Adeline) I wish you well And the auld triangle went jingle jangle On the Royal Canal My Adeline was swimming Sweet Adeline was singing To the tune of Royal Canal Swim Swim on Swim on Swim on Swim Swim on Swim on Swim on And the auld triangle went jingle jangle On the Royal Canal My Adeline was swimming Sweet Adeline was singing To the tune of Royal Canal I wish her well I wish her well I wish her well I wish her well I wish her well
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Written by: JOE NEWMAN, GUS UNGER-HAMILTON, THOM SONNY GREEN, HANS ZIMMER
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Band Breakdown"Adeline" is one of the hit songs by the British indie rock band, Alt-J. The quartet-formed in 2007, includes Joe Newman (guitar/lead vocals), Thom Sonny Green (drums), Gus Unger-Hamilton (keyboards/vocals) and Gwil Sainsbury (guitar/bass).
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Album AppearanceThe song "Adeline" is from Alt-J's third studio album, "Relaxer", released in 2017.
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Song Tribute"Adeline" is actually a tribute to Australia. The setting of the song is in Tasmania, which is an island and a state in Australia.
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Story DetailsThe song tells a story of a Tasmanian devil that falls in love with a woman as it watches her swim.
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Musical Structure"Adeline" has a unique and unusual song structure. It has three distinct parts: a mourning portion, a section recreating the Tasmanian devil’s thoughts, and a sudden change of rhythm to represent the devil’s heartbeat.
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Classical InfluenceElements of classical music have been implemented in this track. It includes a short interpolation of the Hans Zimmer composed theme from the film "The Thin Red Line", and a Moby sample.
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Critical AcclaimDespite its rather unconventional concept, "Adeline" received positive reviews from music critics for its captivating storytelling and unique musical arrangements.
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Live Performances"Adeline" has been performed by Alt-J in various music festivals around the world, including the Lollapalooza festival in Chile and the Reading and Leeds festivals in the United Kingdom.
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Song DurationWith a length of six minutes and four seconds, "Adeline" is one of the longest songs on the "Relaxer" album.
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Listeners InterpretationAlthough the song is about a Tasmanian devil, many listeners interpret the song as a metaphor for unrequited love or longing.
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Global PopularityThe song became popular in the United Kingdom and Australia, correlating to the areas where Alt-J has a significant fan base. It also gained radio airplay in the United States.
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Unconventional SoundAlt-J is known for their experimental sound, and "Adeline" is a quintessential example of their innovative approach to indie rock. The song combines elements of folk, rock, and electronic music, along with samples and layered vocal harmonies.
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