Emoticons
The Wombats
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It's tough to stay objective, baby With your tongue abseiling down my neck It's a bulletproof offer I can't accept It's tough to maintain focus, baby Now all my elephants are in the room We crave the fiction when we need the truth You need to find a different boy's heart to chew Chew And all these emoticons and words Try to make it better but they only make it worse It's tough to feign indifference, baby Now I'm spending all the money I have Trying to impress you's kinda driving me mad And I don't blame the pressure or the vultures in the sky I blame what happens every time we're under neon lights We crave the tension in a room with a view You need to find a different boy's heart to chew Chew And all these emoticons and words Try to make it better but they only make it worse And all these emoticons and words Fail to make it better, their attempts just make it worse And it's everything I want And nothing I can keep Behind these metaphors I want you literally We crave the fiction when we need the truth You need to find a different boy's heart to chew Chew And all these emoticons and words Try to make it better but they only make it worse But I like it here so much I might stay The edge of nowhere's such a beautiful place The edge of nowhere's such a beautiful place
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Written by: Daniel Joseph Haggis, Matthew Edward Murphy, Tord Oeverland Knudsen
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Emoticons" was released as the second single from the third studio album "Glitterbug" of The Wombats on February 5, 2015.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Emoticons" premiered on February 19, 2015. It was directed by Finn Keenan and it features the band members crammed into photo booths.
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Lyrics DetailsThe song talks about being uncertain and uneasy in conveying emotions in the realm of digital communication. It explores the complexity of human relationships and emotions in this age of digital communication.
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Popularity"Emoticons" was well received by fans and music critics alike. It was particularly praised for its catchy melody and insightful lyrics about contemporary relationships.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted in several countries including the UK, Australia, and the US. It reached number 14 on the Australian iTunes chart and number 31 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Live PerformancesThe Wombats have performed "Emoticons" live at various music festivals and concerts around the globe, including the Reading and Leeds Festivals.
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SongwritingThe song was written by the three members of The Wombats: Matthew Murphy, Dan Haggis, and Tord Øverland Knudsen.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Mark Crew, who is known for his work with other indie pop bands like Bastille.
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Critical ReceptionIt received positive reviews for Murphy's songwriting, catchy hooks and upbeat synth-pop sound.
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Connection to TechnologyThe title "Emoticons" refers to the digital symbols used to express emotions in text messages or online conversations. The lyrics revolve around the struggle of communicating emotions and thoughts through these digital symbols.
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