Marble House

The Knife

About Marble House

"Marble House" is a song by Swedish electronic music duo The Knife from their third studio album, Silent Shout (2006). It features contributing vocals from fellow Swedish singer Jay-Jay Johanson.


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2006
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I cut your nails
And comb your hair
I carry you
Down the stairs

I wanted to see right through
From the other side
I wanted to walk a trip
With no end in sight

The moment we believe that we have never met
Another kind of love, it's easy to forget
When we are all alone and waiting for some treat
We have a thing in common, this was meant to be

You close my eyes
And soothe my ears
You heal my wounds
And dry my tears

On the inside of this marble house
I grow
And the seeds I slow
Grow persistent too

The moment we believe that we have never met
Another kind of love, it's easy to forget
When we are all alone and waiting for some treat
We have a thing in common, this was meant to be

That as we shoulder our
What is it's name
What's your sin
Say it again

As the ghost pass by
Can you still follow me?
It must be sane
When it's on TV

I raise my hands to heaven for curiosity
I don't know what to ask for
What has it got for me?
The eyes see how hideous this marble house can be
Somethings I do for money somethings I do for free

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The Knife

The Knife are a Swedish electronic music duo from Gothenburg, formed in 1999. The group consists of siblings Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer, who together also run their own record company, Rabid Records. The group gained a large international following in response to their 2003 album "Deep Cuts". The group and this specific album later received further attention when a cover of their song "Heartbeats", redone in acoustic by José González, appeared in a Sony commercial. Subsequent songs have appeared on a number of television shows. more »

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Written by: Jay Jay Johansson, Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer

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12 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Marble House" is a song by "The Knife," a Swedish electronic music duo comprising siblings Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of "The Knife's" third studio album, "Silent Shout," which was released in 2006.
Music Influence
The song, like much of "The Knife's" work, represents the electronic genre with dark, brooding undertones, reminiscent of their synth-pop and trip-hop influences.
Lyrics and Themes
Lyrically, "Marble House" is interpreted as exploring themes of love, power-imbalances within relationships, and emotional resilience.
Chart Performance
"Marble House" reached the Top 30 on the Swedish Sverigetopplistan singles chart.
Notable Remix
In 2007, a notable remix of "Marble House" by British alternative rock band 'Placebo' surfaced.
Music Video
A music video was made for the single, which includes hypnotic visuals created with mirrored images that create a surreal abstract setting, reflecting the song’s mood.
Co-Songwriter
Karin’s vocal lines on this track were co-written with Jay-Jay Johanson, a Swedish singer-songwriter, who also provides additional vocals.
Remix Album
The song was featured in "The Knife’s" remix album Silent Shout: An Audio Visual Experience in 2006.
Critical Reception
Music critics praised the song's emotional lyrics and melancholic tone, highlighting the song as a standout from the "Silent Shout" album.
Collaborations
"Marble House" is notably one of only a few songs by "The Knife" to contain a collaboration with another music artist, in this case, Jay-Jay Johanson.
Live Concert
The live version of this song was recorded during The Knife- Silent Shout tour in April/May 2006.

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