The Station
Oneohtrix Point Never
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It must be an infestation Something that I can't control It's an open invitation To try to find the bottom of a bottomless hole I wanna see inside the alien I wanna feel your organs inside out Nobody needs this information But I'll give it to you anyhow, anyhow, anyhow Oh, the whole station's gonna burn down Oh, the whole station's gonna burn down Oh, the whole station's gonna burn down It must be an infestation Something that I can't control It's an open invitation To try to find the bottom of a bottomless hole I wanna see inside the alien I wanna inside out (side out) Nobody needs this in the station Oh, the whole station's gonna burn down Oh, the whole station's gonna burn down Oh, the whole station's gonna burn down (inside out) Oh, the whole station's gonna burn down No, oh, the whole station's gonna burn
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10 facts about this song
Inspiration"The Station" was originally written as a demo song for Canadian singer The Weeknd. Oneohtrix Point Never initially intended for it to be featured in The Weeknd's song collection.
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Artist AlterationAlthough initially penned for The Weeknd, the track ultimately became part of Oneohtrix Point Never's own album, "Age Of" which was released in 2018.
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Transition in Styles"The Station" reflects a transition in Oneohtrix Point Never's aesthetic, moving from abstract synthesizer compositions towards more pop-oriented song structures.
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Unique StructureThe song combines elements of different genres - electronic, pop, and rock in a unique and complex structure that defies conventional songwriting norms.
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LyricsLyrics of "The Station" are somewhat oblique and cryptic, with recurring themes of transformation and transcendence that have been interpreted as a reflection of the artist’s personal journey.
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Musical InfluenceThe artist himself, Daniel Lopatin, stated that he drew inspiration from a broad spectrum of music, including but not limited to medieval, renaissance, and baroque traditions, which can be seen in the varied elements of "The Station."
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Evolving CompositionThe composition of "The Station" evolved from an unused demo to a final track on the album. This process speaks to Lopatin’s fluid and adaptive approach to music creation.
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Acclaim"The Station" has received wide critical acclaim as an innovative and daring piece of music, even within Oneohtrix Point Never's already boundary-pushing discography.
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Compositional ContributionOneohtrix Point Never did not only contribute as a composer to "The Station" but also served as a producer, audio engineer, and a songwriter.
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Recognition for Music VideosThe music video of "The Station" also grabbed many spectators' attention due to its highly surreal and abstract visuals, becoming a notable part of the artist's audiovisual output.
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