Ivy & Gold
Bombay Bicycle Club
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Waking, sitting up right Can't explain the sunlight Wondering why you're not home The lighter beside you, left Before you tried to work out all the unknowns Blame it all on me when I forget to defend Everything that we worked out Something in her wording I cannot help searching for what memory found Thought it stopped just as its start But that is not what you are You're a layer on my clothes made of ivy and gold Meet me in the hallway Bite your lip when I say: "Never have you left my mind" Stop and think it over, smiling, moving closer Oh, what a delicate time Blame it all on me when I forget to defend Everything that we put down Something in her wording I guess she was just searching for some knowledge or sound Thought it stopped just as its start But that is not what you are You're a layer on my clothes made of ivy and gold
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Written by: JACK WILLIAM THOMAS STEADMAN
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Ivy & Gold" was released by the British indie rock band Bombay Bicycle Club in 2010 on their second studio album, "Flaws".
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Genre Classificationthe song is often categorized as folk-rock, showing a departure from their typically upbeat, indie rock sound and demonstrating the band's versatility.
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Album Success"Flaws", the album featuring "Ivy & Gold", reached No. 8 in the UK Albums Chart, confirming the band's growing popularity at the time.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song "Ivy & Gold" features the band performing amidst a rustic and serene countryside setting, aligning with its folkloric sound.
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Chart Achievement"Ivy & Gold" was the first single to be released from this album, and it reached No. 56 on the UK Singles Chart, earning the band commercial success.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Ivy & Gold" are often interpreted as expressing a sense of nostalgia and longing for simpler times, fitting with the more laid-back, acoustic sound of the song.
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Award RecognitionDespite the somewhat lukewarm reception of their debut album, the success of "Flaws" and tracks like "Ivy & Gold" earned Bombay Bicycle Club a nomination for the Mercury Prize in 2010.
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Vocal PerformanceThe lead singer, Jack Steadman's distinctive vocal delivery on "Ivy & Gold" is often highlighted as a stand-out element of the song.
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Unplugged PerformanceThe band performed an acoustic version of "Ivy & Gold" for BBC Radio 1, showcasing their talent for stripped-down, unplugged performances.
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Musical Arrangement"Ivy & Gold" is notable for its banjo-dominated arrangement that fuses traditional folk sounds with modern indie elements.
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Festival FeatureThe song was often featured in the band's festival sets due to its crowd-pleasing, high-energy performance.
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