Dakota
Stereophonics
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Thinkin' 'bout thinkin' of you Summertime think it was June Yeah, I think it was June Layin' back head on the grass Chewing gum havin' some laughs Yeah, havin' some laughs You make me feel like the one Make me feel like the one The one Drinkin' by drinkin' for two Drinkin' with you When drinkin' was new Sleepin' in the back of my car We never went far We didn't need to go far You make me feel like the one Make me feel like the one The one You make me feel like the one Make me feel like the one The one I don't know where we are going now I don't know where we are going now Wake up call coffee and juice Remembering you What happened to you? I wonder if we'll meet again Talk about life since then Talk about why did it end You make me feel like the one Make me feel like the one The one You make me feel like the one Make me feel like the one The one I don't know where we are going now I don't know where we are going now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now So take a look at me now, now.
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Written by: Kelly Jones, Richard Mark Jones, Stuart Cable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release date and Album"Dakota" was first released on 28 February 2005 and is the opening song on the Stereophonics' fifth studio album, called "Language. Sex. Violence. Other?"
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Chart SuccessThe song became Stereophonics' first UK Singles Chart Number 1, making it their most successful hit.
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Grammy AwardsThe music video of "Dakota" won the Grammy award for Best Music Video in 2006.
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USA connectionIt's thought the song relates to lead singer Kelly Jones' experiences of touring in America as "Dakota" is an American state. However, it's not named after it but after an apartment block in New York.
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Certified Gold"Dakota" was certified Gold in the United Kingdom for sales over 400,000.
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Indie Rock genreThe song is identified as a mix of alternative rock, and post-Britpop, marking a change in direction for the band.
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Music Video LocationThe music video shoot took place in Cinecittà, a large film studio in Rome, Italy.
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Reception"Dakota" was praised for its refreshed musical style, highlighting the band's shift from their traditional rock sound to a more indie aesthetic.
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Producer"Dakota" was produced by the revered British record producer and musician Jim Lowe.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song are about feeling uninspired and longing for something different, a sentiment felt by the band at the time of its writing and recording.
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Song DurationIt lasts four minutes and one second, making it one of the band's shorter lead singles.
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Dakota MeaningThe name "Dakota" is a Siouan word that translates to "friends" or "allies", though there's no clear relation to the song's lyrics.
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