Papillon
Editors
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Make our escape, you're my own Papillon The world turns too fast Feel love before it's gone It kicks like a sleep twitch My Papillon, feel love when it's shone It kicks like a sleep twitch Darling, just don't put down your guns yet If there really was a God here He'd have raised a hand by now Now darling, you're born, get old, then die here Well, that's quite enough for me We'll find our own way home somehow No sense of doubt or what you could achieve I've found you out I've seen the life you wish to leave But when it kicks like a sleep twitch You will choke, choke on the air you try to breathe It kicks like a sleep twitch Darling, now just don't put down your guns yet If there really was a God here He'd have raised a hand by now Darling, you're born, get old, then die here Well, that's quite enough for me, dear We'll find our own way home somehow, how, how It kicks like a sleep twitch It kicks like a sleep twitch Darling, just don't put down your guns yet If there really was a God here He'd have raised a hand by now Darling, now you're born, get old, then die here Well, that's quite enough for me, dear We'll find our own way home somehow It kicks like a sleep twitch It kicks like a sleep twitch
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Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Editors" is a British Alternative Rock band that was formed in Stafford, England, back in 2002. The original band members were Tom Smith, Russell Leetch, Ed Lay, Justin Lockey, and Elliott Williams.
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Album Information"Papillon" is one of the most known songs by "Editors" and is part of the band’s third album titled "In This Light and On This Evening". This album was released in October 2009.
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Song Ranking"Papillon" is a popular track and it reached up to the number 23 on the UK Singles Charts.
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Song Genre"Papillon" is generally classified as Indie Rock and Post-Punk Revival. It’s characterized by its upbeat, electronic sound which was a new direction for the band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Papillon" was released in September 2009 and it gives off a dark, melancholic vibe which matches the overall theme of the album.
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Song MeaningMany fans interpret the song "Papillon" as being about the struggle of life that everyone faces and the hope for something better. The word “Papillon” is actually French for Butterfly, symbolizing transformation and metamorphosis.
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Live Performance"Papillon" is often used as the band's encore on live performances due to its energetic beat and it has become a fan-favorite.
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Songwriting CreditsLead singer and band frontman, Tom Smith, has been credited for writing "Papillon".
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Multi-Lingual SuccessAside from the UK, "Papillon" reached the top 10 in the Belgium (Flanders), Netherlands and Scottish singles charts. It also secured a place in the Top 20 in Belgium (Wallonia) and Ireland.
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Critics' ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics. It was appreciated for its catchy beat and overall different sound from the band's previous works.
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