Aberdeen
Cage the Elephant
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I've been trying real hard To, to realize But some things take a long long Long long time (a long time) Hold the phone Hit repeat Got me foaming at the knees Saw the flame, tasted sin You burned me once again Cut the cord, she's a creep Aberdeen Way back way back way back Never saw my dark side In, in your eyes Back and forth bloody fingers Painting up the sky The sky Hold the phone Hit repeat Got me foaming at the knees Saw the flame, tasted sin You burned me once again Cut the cord, she's a creep Aberdeen Way back way back way back Hold the phone Hit repeat Got me foaming at the knees Saw the flame, tasted sin You burned me once again Cut the cord, she's a creep Aberdeen Way back way back way back
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Written by: Matthew Ray Shultz, Donald Bradley Shultz, Jared Lloyd Champion, Daniel Andrew Tichenor, Lincoln Parish
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Aberdeen" is a track from Cage The Elephant's second studio album "Thank You, Happy Birthday," released in 2011.
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Genre ClassificationCage The Elephant is primarily known for their alternative rock sound, and the song "Aberdeen" is a prime example of this genre.
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Chart Performance ClassificationThe song reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2011, making it a significant commercial success for the band.
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Song Title Classification"Aberdeen" was named after the stop-motion animation character 'Aberdeen' from the show 'The Misadventures of Flapjack'.
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Music Video ClassificationThe music video for "Aberdeen" is notable for its prominent use of stop-motion animation. The animation was influenced by 'King Kong' and other classic monster films.
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Song Meaning ClassificationAccording to some interpretations by fans, the song 'Aberdeen' is about a person who is self-destructive and can't break free from their harmful habits.
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Award ClassificationWhile the song itself didn't win any awards, the album "Thank You, Happy Birthday" won 'Best Alternative Music Album' at the 54th Grammy Awards.
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Critical Reception Classification"Aberdeen" has overall been well-received by both critics and fans, praised for its strong grunge influences, satisfying hooks, and dynamic vocals.
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Lyrical Complexity ClassificationAs with many Cage The Elephant songs, "Aberdeen" is lauded for its introspective and nuanced lyrics that express deep emotional complexity.
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Songwriting ClassificationAs with most songs by Cage The Elephant, "Aberdeen" was primarily written by the band's lead vocalist, Matthew Shultz.
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Live Performance Classification"Aberdeen" has consistently been a part of the band's concert setlists, often noted for its energy and crowd interaction during live performances.
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