Velvet
a-ha
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Her skin is like velvet Her face cut from stone Her eyes when she's smiling Will never reach home But hear how she sings Her touch would be tender Her lips would be warm But when we're together I'm always alone But hear how she sings But hear how she sings Hear how she sings Her skin is like velvet So I went to her home Her place like a palace With things you can't own Her skin is like velvet And hear how she sings Hear how she sings
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Written by: LAUREN SAVOY, MAGNE FURUHOLMEN, MORTEN HARKET, PAL WAAKTAAR
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Velvet" is a song by Norwegian Synth-pop band "a-ha" from their fifth studio album, "Minor Earth Major Sky" (2000). It was later covered by "Savoy", a band where three of a-ha's members (Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, Lauren Savoy, and Frode Unneland) also belong.
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Album SuccessThe album "Minor Earth Major Sky" where "Velvet" originates, re-established "a-ha" in the mainstream, debuting at number one in Norway and resulting in a top 20 placing on European and South American album charts.
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Song LengthThe album version of "Velvet" is 4 minutes and 19 seconds long.
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Song Themes"Velvet" is described as a wistful and melancholic song, with themes of longing and regret.
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Record LabelThe song "Velvet" was released under the Warner Bros. label by "a-ha".
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Song WriterThe song was written by "a-ha" member Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, who also co-founded "Savoy".
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Savoy Version"Savoy" version of "Velvet", which includes some altered lyrics, is found in their album "Reasons to Stay Indoors" (2001).
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Music VideoThe music video for "Velvet" was directed by Harald Zwart and has a model and actress Christina Fulton in the lead playing the role of a doomed beauty.
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Track ListingsThe song "Velvet" was released as a single in two parts in the UK: "Velvet (Part 1)" and "Velvet (Part 2)", each having different track listings.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Velvet" did not chart as high as other "a-ha" of its time. However, it reached #2 on the VG-lista, the official Norwegian Singles Chart.
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Distinction"Velvet" is unique in that it was released by both "a-ha" and "Savoy", two bands that share common members, yet each gave the song their own distinct sound.
12. Style: "Velvet" is a slower, romantic ballad which differs from the faster, pop-oriented hits of "a-ha" such as "Take on Me" or "The Sun Always Shines on TV."
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