Clap Your Hands

Sia

About Clap Your Hands

"Clap Your Hands" is a 2010 single from Sia's fifth studio album We Are Born (2010). The song was written by Sia Furler and Samuel Dixon, and produced by Greg Kurstin. At the 2010 ARIA Music Awards the album was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Pop Release and Best Independent Release. "Clap Your Hands" was nominated for Single of the Year. Sia and co-writer Samuel Dixon were nominated for Song of the Year at the 2011 APRA Music Awards for songwriting, for their work on "Clap Your Hands". It was voted at number 13 in the annual Triple J Hottest 100 poll in Australia. Kris Moyes won best video for Sia's video for "Clap Your Hands". The song was remixed by Diplo. In keeping with her quirky sense of humour, Sia has been known at live shows to refer affectionately to the song as 'Crap Your Pants'. 


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2010
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Well I've been neglecting the good things oh oh oh
Well I've been desiring the good things oh oh oh
I'm biting the lighting the good things oh oh oh
I've minding what to see the good things oh oh oh

Shake me out of my misery oh oh oh
Oh on a night like this
Get out of misery oh oh oh

Clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands

I'm trying to fly in 
The good things oh oh oh
I'm finding this might be 
A good thing oh oh oh

Shake me out of my misery oh oh oh
Oh oh make me get out and wiggle it oh oh oh

Clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands

Clap your hands, clap your hands
Clap your hands, clap your hands

Clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Turn the lights on my nights this is life and we only get one chance
Oh clap your hands, clap your hands
Come on dance, take a chance on romance, we only get one shot at love
Oh clap your hands (oh clap your hands)

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Sia

Sia Kate Isobelle Furler (/ˈsiːə/ SEE-ə; born 18 December 1975) is an Australian singer, songwriter, record producer and music video director. She started her career as a singer in the acid jazz band Crisp in the mid-1990s in Adelaide. In 1997, when Crisp disbanded, she released her debut studio album titled OnlySee in Australia, but it did not sell well. She moved to London, England, and provided lead vocals for the British duo Zero 7. more »

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Written by: SAM DIXON, SIA FURLER

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Song Details
"Clap Your Hands" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter, Sia. - The song was released as the lead single from her fifth studio album, "We Are Born," in 2010. - It is a synth-pop song that incorporates elements of funk and soul.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 17 on the Australian Singles Chart, making it Sia's highest-charting single at the time. - In Belgium and the Netherlands, it charted within the top 10, peaking at numbers 9 and 8, respectively.
Song Composition
"Clap Your Hands" was produced by the renowned producer, Greg Kurstin. - The song is written in the key of G minor and has a tempo of 118 beats per minute. - It consists of lively beats, synths, and Sia’s electrifying vocals which adds to its energetic, dance-pop vibe.
Music Video
The music video for "Clap Your Hands" was released in April 2010. - It features Sia as a puppet singing and dancing around in a magical puppet land. - The video has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics, praising its catchy hook and upbeat rhythm. - "Clap Your Hands" was nominated for a ARIA Music Award for Single of the Year in 2010. - In a preview of the album, Michael Cragg of 'The Guardian' called it "a slice of stonking, throbbing Bee-gee-tinted pop."
Live Performances
Sia has performed "Clap Your Hands" in numerous live performances, including music festivals and on television shows. - It became one of her most popular live songs during her "We are Born" tour.
Usage in Media
The song was featured on the soundtrack of the film, "The Great Gatsby" (2013). - It was also used in the soundtrack for the video game, "FIFA 11."

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