Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)

The Wombats

About Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)

"Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)" is a song by the Liverpudlian indie band The Wombats. It was the first single to be released from their second album This Modern Glitch. The song was added to the A-list on BBC Radio 1.


Year:
2011
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We're self imploding
Under the weight of your advice
I wear a suitcase
Under each one of my eyes

Finally,
I know now what it takes
It takes money
And aeroplanes

If you Love me let me go
Back to that bar in Tokyo
Where the demons from my past leave me in peace
(ah ah ah ah)
Ill be animating every night
The grass'll be greener on the other side
And the Vampires and Wolves won't sink their teeth
(Ah ah ah ah)
I'm sick of dancing with the beast

Astrophysics,
You'll never be my closest friend
I find no comfort
In what my mind can't comprehend

Finally,
I work out what it takes
It takes money
And aeroplanes

If you Love me let me go
Back to that bar in Tokyo
Where the demons from my past leave me in peace
(Ah ah ah ah)
Ill be animating every night
The grass'll be greener on the other side
And the vampires and wolves won't sink their teeth
(Ah ah ah ah)
I'm sick of dancing with the beast

No matter how much it needs me
Go on and follow someone else's lead

If you Love me let me go
Back to that bar in Tokyo
Where the demons from my past leave me in peace
(Ah ah ah ah)
I'll be animating every night
The grass'll be greener on the other side
And the Vampires and Wolves won't sink their teeth
(Ah ah ah ah)
I'm sick of dancing with the beast

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The Wombats

The Wombats are a British indie rock band from and formed in Liverpool. The band comprises native Liverpudlians Matthew Murphy (lead vocals, guitar, nose harp, keyboard) and Dan Haggis (drums, percussion, keyboard and backing vocals), alongside Norwegian-born Tord Øverland-Knudsen (bass guitar, guitar, keyboard and backing vocals). The band is signed to 14th Floor Records in the United Kingdom and Bright Antenna in the United States. more »

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Written by: MATTHEW EDWARD MURPHY, DANIEL JOSEPH HAGGIS, TORD OEVERLAND KNUDSEN

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)" was released on September 27, 2010. It was the first single released from The Wombats' second studio album "This Modern Glitch".
Chart Performance
The song performed well in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 23. It also reached number 12 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, becoming their second Top 20 hit in Australia.
Music Video
The music video for "Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)" features the band members being subjected to scientific experiments by a group of women. It was directed by The General Assembly and released on YouTube in September 2010.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
Songwriting
The song was written by all three members of The Wombats: Matthew Murphy, Dan Haggis, and Tord Øverland Knudsen.
Production
The song was produced by renowned British producer and mixer Rich Costey, who has worked with other bands as Muse, Arctic Monkeys, and Franz Ferdinand.
Digital Release
The song was released digitally and also in 7" vinyl format. The 7" vinyl edition included the exclusive B-side, "Valentine".
Song Meaning
The song lyrics express a strong desire to escape and start a new life in a different place, mentioning Tokyo specifically.
Critical Reception
Many critics have praised the energy and catchy melody of "Tokyo (Vampires & Wolves)". The NME described it as a "gleaming synth-pop nugget".
Popular Culture Appearance
It was used as the background music in the online game "Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit" in 2010.

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