Back of the Van
Ladyhawke
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In the dark, in the back of the van cautiously holding your hand Making eyes, making everything alright Being home, being all alone, feeling sad watching the phone Singing out, singing everything's alright You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire In the dark, in the back of the van cautiously holding your hand Making eyes, making everything alright When I'm out, when I'm far away wanting you, wanting to stay Singing out, singing everything's alright Cause you set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire When I wake and I'm far away, I know that you're leaving In the dark when I'm all alone, I'm scared that you're leaving When I wake and I'm far away, I know that you're leaving In the dark when I'm all alone, I'm scared that you're leaving Cause you set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire You set me on, you set me on, you set me on fire
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Written by: MICHAEL RICHARD BROWN, GRAHAM STUART JOHNSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Back of the Van" is a single from Ladyhawke that was released on April 14, 2008, in the United Kingdom.
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Genre ClassificationThe track belongs to the new wave and indie pop genre.
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Artist's OriginLadyhawke, whose real name is Phillipa Brown, is a well-known artist from New Zealand.
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Album Association"Back of the Van" is taken from Ladyhawke's self-titled debut album, "Ladyhawke", released in 2008.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Back of the Van" was directed by Kinga Burza who is known for her fantastic visual aesthetics in the music videos she directs.
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Song InspirationThe song "Back of the Van" was inspired by a real-life incident when Ladyhawke was invited into a stranger's van and was expecting the worst, but it turned out he only wanted to play her some of his music.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough being highly acclaimed, the song did not chart in the UK Singles Chart.
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Re-releases"Back of the Van" was initially released in 2007 in a limited issue 7" vinyl format by the independent record label, Modular. The song was re-released by Island Records in April 2008.
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Song DurationThe track "Back of the Van" is approximately 3 minutes and 42 seconds long.
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Sound InfluencesThe song carries strong '80s influences with similarities to artists such as Cyndi Lauper and Pat Benatar.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, being praised for its catchy hooks and retro style. The NME described it as "an irresistible and sugary delight."
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