Symphonies

Dan Black

About Symphonies

"Symphonies" is a song by British musician Dan Black, released as the first single from his 2009 debut album UN. Evolving from his previous single "HYPNTZ", the track was written, composed, and produced by Black himself. The song makes prominent use of sampling such as the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and Rihanna. The track was released as the U. S. iTunes "Single of the Week" for the week of December 28, 2009, and the video was released on iTunes for free for the week of March 15, 2010. A remix of the song was recorded with Kid Cudi, and was released as a bonus track in the United States. The track has also been used in the "A More Exciting Place to Live" ad campaign by Virgin Media in the UK. It was also used in 2010 comedy film Easy A and used on the NBA 2K11 soundtrack. 


Year:
2009
3:47
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I come disguise I was hypnotized
Lost a track, struggled back
I wanted easy stuff to please me
Something in the dark began to squeeze me
Seen it, there, then there in the mirror
Totally focused, no hocus pocus
Dare I give in to this thing gripping my skin
To win, thinking how to
As

The lights of a car go by in a stream
Seems like I stand pretty much unseen
But I open my eyes and beams
Come out

Gimme, gimme, symphonies
Gimme more than the life I see
Score adds up
Angels play
Let my loneliness get blown away

Gimme, gimme, symphonies
Gimme more than the life I see

I lie down in the dust just under your eye
A scrap of paper, thin as vapor
Filling my clothes like smoke
A couple of the wires in my heart are broke
I throw, I miss, something, nothing
But dreams, schemes, moments wasted
Taste I tasted
Fate I'm fated
Re-edited again then copy pasted
As

The lights of a car go by in a stream
Seems like I stand pretty much unseen
But I open my eyes and beams
Come out

Gimme, gimme, symphonies
Gimme more than the life I see
Score adds up
Angels play
Let my loneliness get blown away

Gimme, gimme, symphonies
Gimme more than the life I see

When I wanna quit, I suffocate it
I chew bubblicious, stress repetitious
Vicious, I'm one outsider
Up above the streets on the DCY-er
Higher, fire in my guts
In a rut, but what I've got
Is in no can, no other human
But I do get lonely, scared I'm phony
As

The lights of a car go by in a stream
Seems like I stand pretty much unseen
But I open my eyes and beams
Come out

Gimme, gimme, symphonies
Gimme more than the life I see
Score adds up
Angels play
Let my loneliness get blown away

Gimme, gimme, symphonies
Gimme more than the life I see

Gimme, gimme symphonies
Gimme more than the life I see

Gimme, gimme symphonies
Gimme more than the life I see

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Dan Black

Dan Black (born 16 November 1976) is a British wonky pop artist. He was also a member of alternative rock band The Servant, before their 2007 split. He has also been a guest vocalist for the Italian group Planet Funk. more »

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Written by: DANIEL EDWARD BLACK, JACK NITZSCHE, SCOTT RAMON SEGURO MESCUDI

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Title and Artist
"Symphonies" is a song by British singer-songwriter, Dan Black, featuring American rapper Kid Cudi.
Release Date
The song was initially released solo by Dan Black in 2009. However, the version featuring Kid Cudi was released in 2010.
Chart Performance
While the song was not widely known in popular music charts globally, it peaked at #33 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Unique Composition
"Symphonies" infuses pop with electronic music, characterized by Black's melodic singing and Cudi's rap verses.
Music Video Accolades
The accompanying music video received widespread accolades including a nomination for the "Breakthrough Video" on 2010's MTV Video Music Awards.
Sampling
The song notably samples the instrumental from "Umbrella" by Rihanna.
Album Feature
It was procured as the second single from Dan Black's debut studio album, "((Un))".
Kid Cudi's Feature
His involvement in the song marked one of the early collaborations in Kid Cudi's career, helping him gain popularity.
Artistic Lyrics
The song's lyrics elicit a feeling of resilience and overcoming difficulties.
Critical Acclaim
Music critics praised the song for its catchy hooks, well-blended instrumentation, and its seamless combination of Black's and Kid Cudi's distinct styles.

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