Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)
Moby
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[Chorus] Sunday was a bright day yesterday Dark cloud has come into the way They sing to the darkest night Long before Why can't I face it Am I too blind to see Why did he go Why did he leave me [Chorus] Why can't I face it Am I too blind to see Why did he go Why did he leave me [Chorus]
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Written by: Burt Keyes, Sylvia Robinson, Richard Melville Hall
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Genre ClassificationMoby's "Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)" falls into the chillout, downtempo, and electronic music genres.
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Album InclusionThis song is included in Moby's ninth studio album named "18," which is considered one of his most successful releases.
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Song InspirationThe song is believed to be inspired by Moby's own life as he was born on a Monday. Thus, Sunday would indeed have been the day before his birthday.
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Sylvia Robinson's SampleMoby used a voice sample of Sylvia Robinson's 1973 R&B hit, "Sunday," in the song.
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Sylvia Robinson's ContributionSylvia Robinson, who was a singer, musician, record producer, and record label executive, is most prominently known for her work in the hip-hop music genre.
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Moby's TraditionThe song carries on Moby's habit of incorporating samples of older, obscure records into his music.
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Album AchievementMoby's "18" album, where the song appears, debuted at number 1 in the UK Albums Chart, making it his second number 1 album in the UK after "Play."
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Birthday RevelationIt was through this song that many Moby fans found out that the artist's birthday is September 11.
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Song ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews, with some critics praising its nostalgic and reflective tone.
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Production TechniqueMoby uses layered production in "Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)," giving the song a dreamy, melancholic feel.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Moby's other hits, "Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)" does not have an official music video.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of 5 minutes and 9 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on the "18" album.
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Appeal to the ListenersThe song is said to appeal to listeners due to its contemplative, melancholic, yet hopeful nature – a blend that has become one of Moby's signatures in the music scene.
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Alternate Song VersionAn alternate version of the song is available on the "18 B-Sides + DVD" disc, which indicates Moby's willingness to experiment with his music.
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Moby's BeliefsMoby is a known vegan and animal rights activist. However, his beliefs are not explicitly mentioned or alluded to in this particular song.
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