Learnalilgivinanlovin
Gotye
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If yer always tryin' to get to the top You don't get to the bottom of nothin'! Then you're gone before you know it; You'd better stop! (Stop!) Learn a little givin' and lovin' It's been done before C'mon, do it again! Coz if it's good Then you should share it round What's the use of keeping All the good things that you've found to yourself? Learn a little, learn a little Learn a little givin' Learn a little, learn a little Learn a little givin' and lovin' You don't gotta keep no other man down For you to get up There's no need to worry Just don't give away your self-respect Coz if it's all you've got left The rest don't really matter now anyway honey! But give away love (Give it!) And give it for free No strings attached Just don't ask for it back Learn a little, learn a little Learn a little givin' Learn a little, learn a little Learn a little givin' and stop! Givin! Learn a little givin' It's been done before C'mon do it again! Learn a little, learn a little Learn a little givin' and lovin'
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Written by: Walter Andre De Backer
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Learnalilgivinanlovin" was released in 2008 as part of Gotye's second album, "Like Drawing Blood".
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Genre ClassificationThe song is generally classified within the indie pop genre, known for its upbeat, lively tempo that diverges considerably from many of Gotye's other more atmospheric compositions.
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Commercial SuccessThough not as famous as his hit "Somebody That I Used to Know," "Learnalilgivinanlovin" has enjoyed moderate commercial success. It charted in Australia, reaching 92 on the ARIA singles chart.
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InspirationGotye, real name Wouter De Backer, has said in interviews that he was inspired to write the song after reading a self-help book.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song depicts a retro dance competition, visually representing the song's energetic sound and feel.
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SamplingThis song heavily uses samples, a hallmark of Gotye's music. It samples a vintage soul record for the central horn riff and features various vocal samples throughout.
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PerformancesDuring live performances, Gotye recreates the samples played in the studio version using a midi controller, demonstrating his creativity and technical skill.
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LyricsThe lyrics are a departure from some of Gotye's other compositions - they are positive and vibe with the upbeat tempo, reflecting the song title's call to give love and understanding.
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Remixes"Learnalilgivinanlovin" has been remixed multiple times by various artists, spreading its popularity within the remix culture and EDM scenes.
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AccoladesWhile it did not win any awards, this song has been acknowledged as one of the key tracks that helped establish Gotye's reputation as a creative and innovative artist.
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