Neon Lights
Kraftwerk
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Neon lights Shimmering neon lights And at the fall of night This city's made of lights Neon lights Shimmering neon lights And at the fall of night This city's made of lights [Random syllables sung off melody] (Shut that fool up) (Shut up) Neon lights Shimmering neon lights And at the fall of night This city's made of lights Neon lights Shimmering neon lights And at the fall of night This city's made of lights
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Written by: Ralf Huetter, Florian Schneider-Esleben, Karl Bartos
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Neon Lights" is a song by the German electronic music band Kraftwerk. The song is a seminal work in the ambient and synth-pop genres.
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Album DetailsIt is the fifth track on their album "The Man-Machine", which was released in 1978.
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Song LengthThe original version of the song is almost ten minutes long, making it one of Kraftwerk's longest songs.
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Song Structure"Neon Lights" has a distinct song structure, featuring Kraftwerk's characteristic minimalist melodies, repetitive structures, and electronic instrumentation.
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Lyrics ClassificationThe lyrics of the song reflect the band's fascination with technology and urban life, describing neon lights reflecting in a city's nocturnal landscape.
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Various VersionsThere are several versions of "Neon Lights", including an edited single that is approximately four minutes long.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists in a variety of genres, including new wave band OMD and rock band U2.
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Cultural Impact"Neon Lights" is considered an influential song in electronic music, inspiring numerous other artists within the genre.
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Live PerformancesThe song was not performed live until 1991, over a decade after it was first released.
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Synthesisers UsedThe band used a variety of synthesisers and other electronic instruments to create the song, including a Minimoog and a custom-built device known as a vocoder.
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Sound Design"Neon Lights" is known for its innovative sound design, featuring echo and delay effects that give the song a spacious, futuristic sound.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been praised by critics for its melodic beauty and its evocative depiction of city life.
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As a SingleAs a single, it didn't chart very well initially, but has since become one of Kraftwerk's most popular songs due to its influence and persistence in pop culture.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by the neon advertising lights of free-cities like Tokyo, New York, and Germany's own Düsseldorf – all places Kraftwerk have alluded to in various ways across their discography.
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Vocal Treatment"Neon Lights" has a particular vocal treatment that's almost dreamy, with band co-founder Ralf Hütter's typically impassive delivery electronically harmonized to the point of abstraction.
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