Instant Crush

Daft Punk, Julian Casablancas

About Instant Crush

"Instant Crush" is a song written, produced, and performed by French electronic music duo Daft Punk and American musician Julian Casablancas. It was released as the fourth single from Daft Punk's fourth studio album, Random Access Memories (2013), on 22 November 2013. It was number 58 on Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Best Songs of 2013 list.


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I didn't want to be the one to forget
I thought of everything I'd never regret
Let's run with it because it's all we can take
One thing I'd never see, the same way around
I don't believe it and it slips from the ground
I want to take you to that place near the rush
But no one gives us any time anymore
He ask me once if I’d look in on his dog
You made an offer for it, then you ran off
I got this picture of us kissin' in my head
And all I hear is the last thing that you said

Listen to you brother, and listen to me
I didn't want to anymore

And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen everyday
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Kinda given up on giving away
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause there's nowhere else I could go

And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen everyday
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Kinda given up on giving away
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend

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It didn't matter what they wanted to see
You thought he saw someone that looked just like me
I saw my memory that just never dies
We worked too long and hard to give it no time
He sees right through me, it's so easy with lies
Cracks in the road that I would try and disguise
He runs the scissors at the seam in the wall
He cannot break it down or else he would fall
One thousand lonely stars
Hiding in the cold
Take it, oh I don't wanna sing anymore

Listen to you brother, and listen to me
I didn't want to anymore

And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen everyday
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Kinda given up on giving away
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause there's nowhere else I could go

And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen everyday
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Kinda given up on giving away
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause there's nowhere else I could go

I don't wanna start, don't get upset
I'm not with you
It's all I do when I'm with you

And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen everyday
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Kinda given up on giving away
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause there's nowhere else I could go

And we will never be alone again
'Cause it doesn't happen everyday
Kinda counted on you being a friend
Kinda given up on giving away
Now I thought about what I wanna say
But I never really know where to go
So I chained myself to a friend
'Cause there's nowhere else I could go

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Daft Punk

Daft Punk is an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (born 8 February 1974) and Thomas Bangalter (born 3 January 1975). Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop. The duo is credited with producing songs that are considered essential in the French house scene. They were managed from 1996 to 2008 by Pedro Winter (Busy P), the head of Ed Banger Records. Early in the group's career, the band members were strongly influenced by groups such as The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. more »

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Written by: Thomas Bangalter, Guy Manuel Homem Christo, Julian Casablancas

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24 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Instant Crush" is a song that features Julian Casablancas, the frontman of The Strokes, an American rock band. Daft Punk wanted to collaborate with Casablancas due to his unique vocal style.
Release
The song was released on 22 November 2013 as the fourth single from Daft Punk's fourth studio album, "Random Access Memories."
Song-writing
Daft Punk co-wrote "Instant Crush" with Julian Casablancas. The song tells a love story that could not happen.
Style and Genre
The song is a blend of electronic and rock, which is a departure from Daft Punk's house style. It features distorted guitar and synthesizers, contributing to its distinctive sound.
Music Video
The music video for "Instant Crush" was directed by Warren Fu and it tells a love story between two mannequins in a museum. The video's storyline mirrors the melancholic theme of the song.
Chart Performance
"Instant Crush" topped the charts in France and reached the top 10 in several other countries, including Belgium, Lebanon, and South Korea.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised "Instant Crush," with some highlighting it as one of the standout tracks on "Random Access Memories."
Tech-Savvy
The song incorporates a vocoder with Casablancas's vocals, creating a robotic effect which is iconic to Daft Punk's style.
Accolades
"Random Access Memories," the album featuring "Instant Crush," won several awards including the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2014.
Live Performances
Despite the song's success, it was never performed live by Daft Punk. However, Julian Casablancas has performed the song during his solo concerts.
Cover Versions
"Instant Crush" has been covered by several artists, including French singer Natalie Imbruglia in 2015.
Album Release
"Instant Crush" is a song from Daft Punk's fourth studio album "Random Access Memories".
Collaboration
The song features vocals from Julian Casablancas, the lead singer of The Strokes.
Song Composition
It is composed in the key of A minor and has a tempo of 110 beats per minute.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No. 58 on French Singles Chart, it scored top 40 positions in the UK and Australia, and went top 10 in Denmark.
Music Video
The music video for "Instant Crush" was directed by Warren Fu and it features Casablancas and a love story between two mannequins.
Song Theme
The song explores the idea of unrequited and lost love, which is reflected in both the lyrics and the music video.
Song Genre
"Instant Crush" is a pop song but it also contains elements of new wave and Indie pop.
Reception
The song was met with positive reviews from music critics who praised its vintage sound and Casablancas' vocal performance.
Cover Version
Natalie Imbruglia covered the song on her 2015 album "Male".
Lyrics Language
The version of "Instant Crush" included in the album Random Access Memories is in English, while Julian Casablancas released a Spanish version of the song in 2014.
Pre-launch Leak
The song was one of the many tracks from the album that was leaked online prior to its official release date.
Song Evolution
Originally, "Instant Crush" was a demo from Julian Casablancas' solo work that he couldn't complete. It then became a full song after he played it to Daft Punk.
Daft Punk’s Performance
This song is among the rare instances where Daft Punk perform a track almost completely using live instruments and minimal electronic effects.

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