Unbelievable
EMF
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You burden me with your questions You'd have me tell no lies You're always asking what it's all about Now listen to my replies You say to me I don't talk enough But when I do I'm a fool These times I've spent, I've realized I'm going to shoot through And leave you The things, you say Your purple prose just gives you away The things, you say You're unbelievable You burden me with your problems By telling me more than mine I'm always so concerned With the way you say, You've always go to stop To think of us being one Is more than I ever know But this time, I realize I'm going to shoot through And leave you Seemingly lastless, don't mean You can ask us Pushing down the relative Bringing out your higher self Think of the fine times, pushing Down the better few, instead of Bringing out the clues, to what the World and everything anger to, brace Yourself with the grace of ease, I know this world ain't what it seems. What the f*ck was that, It's unbelievable
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Written by: Zachary Sebastian Rex Foley, Mark Simon De Cloedt, James Saul Atkin, Derran Gene Brownson, Ian Dench
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22 facts about this song
Release Details"Unbelievable" was released on July 3, 1990, and it's the band's debut single from their album "Schubert Dip."
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Chart SuccessThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making EMF one of the first British bands to reach number one on the American chart.
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Lyrics ContentThe song is infamous for the phrase "You're unbelievable", repeated throughout the track. It became a catchphrase among young people in the early 1990s.
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Music StyleThe track is noted for its fusion of dance music and rock, which was an emerging trend in the late 80s and early 90s.
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Sample UseThe song uses samples from US comedian Andrew Dice Clay throughout, particularly the exclaimed "oh!"
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Cover Versions"Unbelievable" has been covered by various artists throughout the years, including Tom Jones and Ali Campbell.
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Commercial UseThe notable success and catchy tune of "Unbelievable" lead to its use in several commercials and promotional campaigns, such as for Yoplait, Kraft Foods, and Toyota, among others.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for the Brit Awards for "Best British Single" in 1992.
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Video ProductionThe music video for Unbelievable was directed by Ralph Ziman, who also directed music videos for artists such as Ozzy Osbourne and Vanessa Paradis.
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InterpretationThe song's lyrics are viewed as an expression of youthful rebellion and nonconformism, reflecting the attitudes of young people in the early 1990s.
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Release Date"Unbelievable" by EMF was released in the United Kingdom on 3 December 1990, making it over 30 years old.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. On its home turf in the UK, it peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. It also dominated the charts in various other countries.
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Music GenreThe genre of "Unbelievable" is dance-rock and synthpop. It is well recognized as one of the defining songs of the early 1990s Madchester/baggy/indie dance scene.
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Album InfoThe song is from EMF's debut studio album, "Schubert Dip".
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Band OriginEMF is a British indie rock band from the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, who came to prominence at the beginning of the 1990s.
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Cover VersionTom Jones and UK electronic music duo Utah Saints covered the song, as a centrepiece of a series of re-recordings of classic hits with contemporary bands, The Lead and How to Swing It.
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Acclaim"Unbelievable" was ranked #31 on VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '90s".
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Song Title MisconceptionSome people mistakenly think the song is called "You're Unbelievable" due to the chorus, but its official title is simply "Unbelievable".
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Sampled TrackThe track features sampled vocals by US comedian Andrew Dice Clay, hence has a vocal sample saying "it's unbelievable" throughout the song.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in a number of advertisements and films, notably in "Doctor Dolittle" (1998) and "Tommy Boy" (1995), as well as in TV shows like "Hindsight". It was also featured in the video games 'NBA Live 2003' and 'SingStar '90s'.
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Band BreakupDespite their success with "Unbelievable", EMF eventually disbanded in 1995. They have, however, reunited several times for special performances.
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TragedyThe song's co-writer and the band's keyboardist, Zac Foley, has sadly passed away. He died from a drug overdose in 2002.
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