I'm a Message

Idlewild

About I'm a Message

"I'm a Message" is a song by Scottish rock band Idlewild, from their 1998 album Hope Is Important. It was the third single to be released from the album and charted at #41 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1998 (see 1998 in British music).


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1999
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I am the best message out of the rest of them
Are you all alone, are you all alone?
I am the best message out of the rest of them
Are you all alone, are you all alone?

I am the best message out of the rest of them
Are you alone, are you all alone?

You're selling your soul, you're selling your soul
Have you got it called?
You're ice cold with your eyes closed
You're ice cold, have you got it all?

You're selling your soul, you're selling your soul
(I am a message, I am a message)
You're selling your soul, have you got it all?
(I am a message, I am a message)

You're selling your soul, you're selling your soul
(I am a message, I am a message)
You're selling your soul, have you got it all?
(I am a message, I am a message)

So I am the best message out of the rest of them
Are you all alone, are you all alone?

You're selling your soul, you're selling your soul
Have you got it called?
You're ice cold with your eyes closed
You're ice cold, have you got it all?

You're selling your soul, you're selling your soul
(I am a message, I am a message)
You're selling your soul, have you got it all?
(I am a message, I am a message)

You're selling your soul, you're selling your soul
(I am a message, I am a message)
You're selling your soul, have you got it all?
(I am a message, I am a message)

I am a message, I am a message
I am a message, I am a, I am a
I am a message, I am a message
I am a message, I am a, I am a

I am a message, I am a message
I am a message, I am a, I am a
I am a message, I am a message
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Idlewild

Idlewild is a Scottish indie rock band from Edinburgh, formed in 1995. The band's line-up consists of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Allan Stewart (guitar) and Gareth Russell (bass). To date, Idlewild have released six full-length studio albums, with their latest, Post Electric Blues, self-released to fans in June 2009. more »

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Written by: BOB FAIRFOULL, COLIN NEWTON, ROD PRYCE-JONES, RODDY WOOMBLE

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14 facts about this song

Album Release
"I'm a Message" is a song from Idlewild's debut studio album, "Hope Is Important," released in 1998.
Song Length
This song clocks in at 2 minutes and 33 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs on the album.
Band's Origin
Idlewild, the band that performed "I'm a Message," is a Scottish indie-rock band from Edinburgh.
Album Reception
"Hope Is Important," the album that features "I'm a Message," received favourable reviews upon its release and is considered a classic in Idlewild's discography.
Unusual Song Structure
Unlike many songs that follow the verse-chorus-verse structure, "I'm a Message" has a more unusual and less predictable structure, which reflects Idlewild's early experimental style.
Rock Sound
"I'm a Message" reflects the band's early raw and aggressive rock sound, which they would later evolve into a more melodic, accessible sound.
Songwriting
Like most of Idlewild's songs, "I'm a Message" was likely written by lead vocalist Roddy Woomble and guitarist Rod Jones.
Live Performances
Despite its short length, "I'm a Message" is a fan favourite and has become a staple of Idlewild's live shows.
Musical Influences
Idlewild's performances, including "I'm a Message," were often likened to American grunge bands like Nirvana and punk bands like The Clash in their early career.
Track Placement
"I'm a Message" is the 10th song on the 12-track album "Hope Is Important."
Studio Recording
The entire album "Hope Is Important," including "I'm a Message", was recorded at Chamber Studio in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Song Themes
"I'm a Message" shares the album's themes of existentialism, self-doubt and yearning for understanding.
Drastic Style Change
"I'm a Message", like many songs in the album, displays the band's drastic change in musical style from their previous punk-inspired sound to a more melodic, alternative rock sound.
Band Name Origin
The band name 'Idlewild' is taken from the quiet meeting place in the book "Anne of Green Gables".

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