O Valencia
The Decemberists
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You belong to the gang And you say you can't break away But I'm here with my hands on my heart And our families can't agree I'm your brother's sworn enemy But I'll shout out my love to the stars So wait for the stone on your window, your window Wait by the car and we'll go, we'll go, oh, oh When first we laid eyes I swore to no compromise 'Til I felt my caress on your skin Well, how soon we were betrayed Your sister gave us away And your father came all unhinged So wait for the stone on your window, your window Wait by the car and we'll go, we'll go My O Valencia With your blood still warm on the ground Valencia And I swear to the stars I'll burn this whole city down, oh, oh All I heard was a shout Of your brother calling me out And you ran like a fool to my side Well, the shot, it hit hard And your frame went limp in my arms And an oath of love was your dying cry So wait for the stone on your window, your window Wait by the car and we'll, go we'll go But O Valencia With your blood still warm on the ground Valencia And I'll burn this whole city down Valencia With your blood gettin' cold on the ground Valencia And I swear to the stars I'll burn this whole city down, oh, oh
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"O Valencia!" is a song by The Decemberists, an indie rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 2000.
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Album Appearance"O Valencia!" is the first track on the band's fourth studio album, "The Crane Wife," which was released in October 2006.
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Shakespeare InfluenceMuch like the rest of the album "The Crane Wife," "O Valencia!" draws thematic inspiration from Shakespeare, notably "Romeo and Juliet", showcasing the band's distinctive literary songwriting style.
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ConceptThe song tells the story of a tragic forbidden love affair between two individuals involved in rival gangs, similar to the plot of "Romeo and Juliet."
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Chorus Importance"O Valencia!" is frequently highlighted for its catchy and rousing chorus, making it one of the stand-out tracks on "The Crane Wife" album.
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Single ReleaseDespite being a fan favourite, "O Valencia!" was not released as a single in the United States. However, it was released as a single in the UK in 2007.
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Band's Evolution"O Valencia!" and "The Crane Wife" album overall, marked a turning point for the band, showcasing a more expansive and ambitious sound when compared to their earlier work.
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Creative InfluenceThe song's title, "O Valencia!", was inspired by the city of Valencia in Spain.
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Pop Culture Flashback"O Valencia!" was featured in the 2007 film "Charlie Bartlett," starring Anton Yelchin and Robert Downey Jr.
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Notable PerformanceThe Decemberists performed "O Valencia!" live on the American television show, "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," in 2007, helping to gain more mainstream recognition for the band.
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