Birthday
John Peel, The Sugarcubes
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She lives in this house over there, has her world outside it. Grapples with the earth with her fingers and her mouth, she's five years old. Thread worms on a string, keeps spiders in her pocket, collects fly-wings in A jar scrubs horse flies and pinches them on a line. she's got one friend He lives next door, they listen to the weather, he knows how many freckles she's got, She scratches his beard. she's painting huge books, glues them together, They saw a big raven; it glided down the sky, she touched it. Today's a birthday, they're smoking cigars, he got a chain of flowers, Sows a bird in her knickers, they're smoking cigars, lie in the bathtub, chain of flowers.
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Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Einar Benediktsson, Fridrik Erlingsson, Bragi Olafsson, Sigtryggur Baldursson, Thor Eldon Jonsson
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Birthday" is performed by the Sugarcubes, an Icelandic alternative rock band formed in the year 1986. The band's former lead vocalist Björk went on to achieve global fame as a solo artist.
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Initial StruggleThe original song is sung in Icelandic, and it initially struggled to catch on, gaining little airplay in the band's home country. The English version was released a year later, in 1987, which eventually garnered the attention of the international market.
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Breakthrough Hit"Birthday" can be credited as the Sugarcubes' breakthrough hit, receiving widespread international acclaim. It was this song that first drew critical attention to the band, especially in the UK.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 2 on the UK Indie Chart. It also made it to No. 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Praise from CriticsBritish music magazine NME named "Birthday" as the single of the year in 1988. It also appeared on "The Pitchfork 500," Pitchfork's list of the greatest songs from 1977-2006.
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Child's PerspectiveThe song is sung from the perspective of a child. Björk's powerful and distinctive voice along with the eerie ambiance of the music contributes to the song's haunting quality.
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Unique SoundThe Sugarcubes were known for their eclectic sound, combining punk, pop, and experimental elements. "Birthday," like many of their songs, featured unconventional song structures and quirky lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Birthday" was shot in black and white, creating a visually intriguing and somewhat mysterious atmosphere.
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LongevityDespite being released over three decades ago, "Birthday" is still enjoyed by many and considered a hit, attesting to its timeless appeal.
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Band’s DissolutionDespite their success, the Sugarcubes disbanded in 1992. However, "Birthday" and other songs by the band continue to endure in the world of alternative rock.
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