Jumbo
Underworld
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(brother there's a little sale) (on, er, on a vest) (at ha, Walmart ) (9$) (yeah) (8 something) (nice little vest, light) Click [Repeatx4] I need sugar I need a little water of sugar I get thoughts about you And the night wants me like a little lost child Locked in the safe place Looking out the window The dark move fast pass the window The dark on the other side of the locked door Click [Repeat x3] My thumbs on a Tetris keyring Moving in brilliant timing You pick up the phone And I'm imagining it out Click [Repeat x4] Tiny wires in her ears Sliding through the city Tiny wires in her ears Sliding through the city Click [Repeat x8] (expected early in the morning) (expected early in the morning) Rising in the morning to speak to you Beneath the feet of the city Click You disconnect from me Click When you come to take your century Telephone breath between us The will of the world is between us Only theses wires Dust between the wires and green glass In the distance I am your tourist (take you there in the morning) (take you there in the morning) (I'm not pulling in returning) (I'm not pulling in returning) (I'm not pulling in returning) (yep I've searched for this part hang around the same stones) (hang right there with them) (well I've never fished here) (but I've caught beaucoup fish in reverend Burton) (I never did catch fish) (beaucoup fish in reverend Burton) (did check a tender slab) (did you hear of that? Crazy dog) Click click click Sugar sugar I want sugar I want sugar Sugar I want sugar I will I want sugar I want sugar I want sugar I want sugar I want sugar I want sugar Sugar I want sugar Sugar sugar (take you there in the morning) (take you there in the morning)
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Written by: MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, BARRY ALAN GIBB
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Band Background"Underworld" is a British electronic music band. Formed in the 1980s, the group underwent several line-up changes and musical evolution until they settled on their current form that saw them rise in popularity in the 1990s.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Jumbo" was released as part of Underworld's album "Beaucoup Fish" in 1999.
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Song OriginTo create the distinctive sounds in "Jumbo," Underworld used a number of different electronic instruments and techniques, including the Roland JP-8000 synthesizer and Roland TR-909 drum machine.
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Acclaim and Popularity"Jumbo" became one of the band's most successful tracks, earning worldwide recognition and popularity.
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Music StyleThe track is categorized under the genres Techno, Progressive house, and Trance, and it showcases the distinct electronic style of the band.
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Trademark SoundLike many other Underworld songs, "Jumbo" exhibits a melancholy yet energized atmospheric sound which reportedly creates a hypnotic effect intrinsic to the band's persona.
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Live Performances"Jumbo" is often included in Underworld's live setlist, and it is well-received by audiences around the globe.
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Song SpecificsThe song runs for slightly over 9 minutes, sticking to the tradition of several Underworld songs being relatively long, allowing for more intricate and evolving melodic and rhythmical structures.
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Lyrical ContentMuch like the rest of Underworld's discography, "Jumbo" doesn't follow traditional songwriting structures but instead chooses to create a narrative through abstract yet emotive lyrics.
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Video ClipThe music video for "Jumbo" is a perfect accompaniment to the song, featuring various abstract visuals and an imageries that paired well with the atmospheric music.
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Remix VersionsDue to its success, "Jumbo" was remixed by various artists, including Future Shock, yielding a variety of alternative versions of the music track.
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