Sacrilege

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

About Sacrilege

"Sacrilege" is the first single from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' fourth album Mosquito released on February 25, 2013 as a digital download. It was recorded at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, Texas and produced by TV on the Radio's David Andrew Sitek and English record producer Nick Launay.


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Fallen for a guy, fell down from the sky
Halo round his head
Feathers in a bed
In our bed, in our bed

Fallen for a guy, fell down from the sky
Halo round his head
Feathers in a bed
In our bed, in our bed

It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say

Asked if I would try
To leave this all behind
Halo round his head
Feathers in a bed
In our bed, in our bed

It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say

And I plead and I pray
And I plead and I pray
And I plead and I pray
And I plead and I pray

And I plead and I pray
And I plead and I pray
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say (And I plead and I pray)
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say (And I plead and I pray)
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say (And I plead and I pray)
It’s sacrilege, sacrilege, sacrilege, you say (And I plead and I pray)

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Yeah Yeah Yeahs are an American indie rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The group is composed of vocalist and pianist Karen O, guitarist and keyboardist Nick Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase. They are complemented in live performances by second guitarist David Pajo, who joined as a touring member in 2009 and replaced Imaad Wasif who had previously held this role. According to an interview that aired during the ABC network's Live from Central Park SummerStage series, the band's name was taken from modern New York City vernacular. more »

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Written by: BRIAN CHASE, KAREN LEE ORZOLEK, NICHOLAS JOSEPH ZINNER

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13 facts about this song

Album Inclusion
"Sacrilege" is the lead single from the fourth studio album "Mosquito" of the American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Release Date
The song was released on February 26, 2013.
Chart Performance
"Sacrilege" peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the US.
Music Video Stars
The music video for "Sacrilege" features actress Lily Cole.
Debut
Yeah Yeah Yeahs performed "Sacrilege" live for the first time on The Late Show with David Letterman on April 5, 2013.
Musical Composition
The song features a 24-person gospel choir. The build-up to the climatic chorus towards the end of the song has been repeatedly praised by critics.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics of "Sacrilege" are about passionately loving someone or something so much that it becomes almost sacrilegious.
Critical Acclaim
The song was well-received by critics, with Pitchfork naming it the "Best New Track".
Unique Filmography
The music video for the song is told in reverse chronological order, adding an interesting twist to the narrative.
Length
The full length of the song is exactly at 4 minutes and 6 seconds.
Writer's Contribution
"Sacrilege" was written by all three members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Karen O, Nick Zinner, and Brian Chase.
Prominent Genre
The song shows the band's typical indie rock sound with touches of gospel and even some soulful elements.
Creative Collaborations
The song was produced by Dave Sitek of TV On The Radio fame and Nick Launay, who is known for his work with bands like Arcade Fire and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.

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