Instant Crush
Daft Punk, Julian Casablancas
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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 Some more again 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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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.
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ReleaseThe song was released on 22 November 2013 as the fourth single from Daft Punk's fourth studio album, "Random Access Memories."
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Song-writingDaft Punk co-wrote "Instant Crush" with Julian Casablancas. The song tells a love story that could not happen.
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Style and GenreThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Chart Performance"Instant Crush" topped the charts in France and reached the top 10 in several other countries, including Belgium, Lebanon, and South Korea.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised "Instant Crush," with some highlighting it as one of the standout tracks on "Random Access Memories."
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Tech-SavvyThe song incorporates a vocoder with Casablancas's vocals, creating a robotic effect which is iconic to Daft Punk's style.
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Accolades"Random Access Memories," the album featuring "Instant Crush," won several awards including the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2014.
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Live PerformancesDespite the song's success, it was never performed live by Daft Punk. However, Julian Casablancas has performed the song during his solo concerts.
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Cover Versions"Instant Crush" has been covered by several artists, including French singer Natalie Imbruglia in 2015.
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Album Release"Instant Crush" is a song from Daft Punk's fourth studio album "Random Access Memories".
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from Julian Casablancas, the lead singer of The Strokes.
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Song CompositionIt is composed in the key of A minor and has a tempo of 110 beats per minute.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Instant Crush" was directed by Warren Fu and it features Casablancas and a love story between two mannequins.
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Song ThemeThe song explores the idea of unrequited and lost love, which is reflected in both the lyrics and the music video.
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Song Genre"Instant Crush" is a pop song but it also contains elements of new wave and Indie pop.
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ReceptionThe song was met with positive reviews from music critics who praised its vintage sound and Casablancas' vocal performance.
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Cover VersionNatalie Imbruglia covered the song on her 2015 album "Male".
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Lyrics LanguageThe 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.
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Pre-launch LeakThe song was one of the many tracks from the album that was leaked online prior to its official release date.
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Song EvolutionOriginally, "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.
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Daft Punk’s PerformanceThis 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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