Paradise Circus
Massive Attack, Hope Sandoval
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It's unfortunate that when we feel a stone We can roll ourselves over 'cause we're uncomfortable Oh well, the devil makes us sin But we like it when we're spinning in his grip Love is like a sin, my love For the ones that feel it the most Look at her with her eyes like a flame She will love you like a fly will never love you again It's unfortunate that when we feel a stone We can roll ourselves over when we're uncomfortable Oh well, the devil makes us sin But we like it when we're spinning in his grip Love is like a sin, my love For the one that feels it the most Look at her with a smile like a flame She will love you like a fly will never love you again
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Written by: DANIEL JONATHAN BROWN, STEWART NEVILLE JACKSON, GRANTLEY EVAN MARSHALL, ROBERT DEL NAJA, HOPE SANDOVAL
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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7 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Paradise Circus" is a song by the British electronic music group, Massive Attack, that was released in 2010.
- It was one of the group's more popular songs, charting in several countries across Europe.
- The song peaked at number 49 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the group's most successful releases in their home country.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on their fifth studio album, "Heligoland,".
- Heligoland was the first album released by Massive Attack in seven years, following their 2003 album "100th Window".
- Despite the long gap between albums, Heligoland received positive reviews and "Paradise Circus" is often highlighted as a standout track.
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star, an American alternative rock band.
- Massive Attack is known for their collaborative work, frequently featuring guest vocalists on their tracks. Hope Sandoval's haunting vocals added a distinctive touch to "Paradise Circus," which became one of the group's most recognizable songs.
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Background of the Song's TitleDespite the flowery name, a 'Paradise Circus' actually refers to a busy traffic junction in Birmingham, UK.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Paradise Circus" is quite controversial due to its explicit content, which includes archival footage of an old pornographic film.
- The video was directed by Toby Dye and it won the ‘Best Music Video’ award at the 2010 UK Music Video Awards.
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Remixes and CoversSeveral popular remixes of "Paradise Circus" have been created, including famous remixes by Gui Boratto and Zeds Dead.
- British band The xx covered the song during their live performances.
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Media Usage"Paradise Circus" has been used in various media outlets. It was used as the theme song for the British crime drama "Luther" starring Idris Elba.
- It has also been featured in episodes of the American television series "Gossip Girl" and "Person of Interest".
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