Headlights
Cat Power
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Last thing I remember Last thing I remember Last thing I remember Somebody was laughing in my ear Last thing I remember The sun was coming up Last thing I remember Last thing I remember Hey the headlights are getting to Close to me Hey the headlights are cutting me I can see Somewhere above me I can see My friend weeping My friend singing over me Lifting her arms up to the sky Lifting her arms up to the sky Somewhere above me I can hear Like birds singing Or are they weeping Get up around eight X4 Let's make some coffee And get real stoned Hey let's play a record or two A record or two X3 Hey the headlights are getting too Close to me Hey the headlights are cutting me And I can see I'm alone It's cold as hell X5
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10 facts about this song
Artist Identity"Headlights" is a song by Cat Power, the stage name of American singer-songwriter Chan Marshall. Despite Cat Power being a solo act, "Headlights" features a wide variety of backing musicians.
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Album InformationThe song "Headlights" features on her ninth studio album, "Sun," which was released in September 2012.
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Unconventional Songwriting"Headlights" appears as an experimental song with a limited lyrical structure. The song is characterized by repetition and slight variations of singular lines, portraying deeper emotions.
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Music Video IntrigueDespite its captivating tune, "Headlights", much like several other songs from the album "Sun", does not have an official music video.
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Rare Live Performances"Headlights" is not commonly featured in Cat Power's live performances, which adds an element of rarity and uniqueness to the track.
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Wide Spectra of InterpretationsThe song's elusive lyrics have led to a wide range of fan interpretations, allowing listeners to assign their own meanings and connect on a personal level with the song.
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Album Success"Sun" was a commercial success, debuting at number 10 on the Billboard 200, making it Cat Power's first album to crack the Top 10. Despite "Headlights" not being released as a single, its contribution to the overall success of the album can't be negated.
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Influential SoundThe album "Sun", and thus the song "Headlights", demonstrated a shift in Cat Power's music style, moving towards a more electronic production style, which impacted her subsequent works.
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Production DetailsChan Marshall wrote, played, recorded and produced the album almost entirely by herself in various locations including a studio she built in Malibu.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, as part of the "Sun" album, received generally favorable reviews from critics. Many praised its uniqueness, and Cat Power's foray into a new musical territory.
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