The Box
Orbital
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Shares his neighbors with a building Knows addresses of by heart Draws a picture of his future Keeps the paper close at hand Packs his tongue into a suitcase Suffers terror on the train And he wants to start a movement 'Cause he's indestructible Destructible..suffers terror on the train He indestructible And you know they'll never find us And they'll leave us alone And if we just keep on talking Then we'll still make it home There's commotion and promotion Now they've done good every war Sell our pictures to a paper Now that everyone must know Trading satellites for substance Let spectators pay their way We'll invade the trevi fountain Now that everyone must pay Mama and babies mother tragedy Babies mothers tragedy Babies mothers tragedy Terrifies the kill
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Written by: JAMES LYNN STRAIT, MICHAEL TRISTRAM DOLING, JOHN L. FAHNESTOCK, RONALD D. JR. MAYO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"The Box" was released by electronic music duo Orbital in 1996 and is part of the artist's fourth studio album "In Sides."
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Box" stars actress Tilda Swinton, known for her roles in films like "Doctor Strange" and "The Chronicles of Narnia."
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Track LengthThe album version of the song is much longer, running at 28 minutes, but a condensed version of 4 minutes was also released.
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InnovationThe song was highly innovative for its use of sampling technology and its detailed electronic layering.
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Chart Performance"The Box" peaked at number 11 on the UK singles chart - one of Orbital's highest charting songs.
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Unique ElementsThe song is notable for its haunting use of a sampled vocal hook, which adds a unique element to the track.
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Live PerformanceDuring live performances, Orbital often varies the song, making each performance unique.
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Critical Acclaim"The Box" has been praised for its complex structure and evocative, layered sounds, standing out as a groundbreaking track in the world of electronic music.
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Signature SongDue to its popularity and unique compositional style, "The Box" is often considered one of Orbital's signature songs.
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Remixed VersionsThe song was also released in a number of remixes, further demonstrating its popularity and adaptability.
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