Black & Blue
Miike Snow
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How long has it been, shall we get into it again? Excuse, our disgrace We've had no time to paint the place The dog is always barking at the mailman I won't waste your time with my revelation Hello my friend, I see you're back again Hello mystery, don't bother to explain How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue My dear, come again? Your voice is fading out and in Out of the laundry bin, I found my innocence again The dog is always barking at the mailman I won't waste your time with my revelation Hello my friend, I see you're back again Hello mystery, don't bother to explain How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head Hey well I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue Hello my friend, I see you're back again Hello mystery, don't bother to explain How 'bout maybe, its all been in my head Hey well, I'm tired of this black and blue, black and blue
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Written by: Andrew Wyatt Blakemore, Henrik Nils Jonback, Christian Lars Karlsson, Juliet Stephanie Richardson, Pontus Winnberg
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Identification"Black & Blue" is a song by the Swedish indie pop band Miike Snow.
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Album InformationIt was included in the band's self-titled debut album "Miike Snow" which was released in 2009.
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Songwriting and ProductionBandmembers Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, and Andrew Wyatt are credited for writing and producing the song. Karlsson and Winnberg are also known as Bloodshy & Avant, Grammy-awarded producers who have worked with big names like Britney Spears and Madonna.
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Sound and GenreThe song is characterized by its indie-pop sound with elements of electropop and synth-pop, featuring a piano-driven arrangement, cool beats, and synths.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was received well by critics, with many praising its upbeat nature and catchy hooks.
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Commercial PerformanceEven though it wasn't released as a single, "Black & Blue" received considerable airplay and became one of the standout tracks from the album.
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Song ThemeThe song subtly addresses themes of heartbreak and personal growth, with lyrics like "Turn my sorrow into treasured gold."
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Music VideoThere is a music video for "Black & Blue" which was released in the year of the album's release. The video shows the band members and several characters in surreal scenarios, corresponding to the song's upbeat yet thoughtful nature.
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Live PerformancesMiike Snow has often performed "Black & Blue" in their concert setlists, where it's well-received by fans.
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Influence and LegacyThe unique sound of "Black & Blue" helped to establish Miike Snow's presence in the music industry, demonstrating their ability to merge different genres into their indie pop sound. This song has since become an iconic track in their discography.
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