Invisible Empire
KT Tunstall
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I thought the candles gonna go out The wind was blowing and the door was open But the candles never went out, never went out The way found its way to the shore I thought it was a ripple and nothing more But the way found its way all the way to its shore Oh, oh, I wanna burn this house I know I wanna jump into the fire Oh,oh I gotta tear them down Pinnacles of my invisible empire I know the gamble never works twice All the destructions of the table and waited days But the thrill it feels so nice, you do it all again But I look to the gyps I loose standing on the platform with my neck in the noose But I know its not my time, not my time Oh, oh, I wanna burn this house I know I wanna jump into the fire Oh,oh I gotta tear them down Pinnacles of my invisible empire And if I do, all the things I do And I tell myself that I'm staying true I'll never stop, you know I'll never stop You know I'll never think about it Put it into all this time, that I would spend with it on my mind You know it never stopped, no, I'll never stop You know I'll always wonder about it I wondered about the wonder Oh, oh. We're a resting crown I know this dynasty is falling The crowd shouts for another round To see the ruin, the spectacular, diamonds, baby Ice birds, the minarets and the marketplaces The signal fires of my invisible empire Oh,oh,oh
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Written by: KATIE TUNSTALL, KT TUNSTALL
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21 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundKT Tunstall is a Scottish singer-songwriter and musician. She first gained global recognition in 2004 with the release of her debut album, "Eye to the Telescope."
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Album Name"Invisible Empire" is the title track from KT Tunstall's fourth studio album, "Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon," which was released in 2013.
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GenreThe song, like much of the album, is classified under alternative and indie folk genres.
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Song InspirationAccording to Tunstall, the song and the album were inspired by her feeling of living in two different worlds due to the death of her father and her separation from her husband.
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ProductionThe album was co-produced by Howe Gelb, the frontman of the American rock band Giant Sand.
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Album ConceptThe album is divided into two halves, "Invisible Empire" and "Crescent Moon," representing Tunstall's personal journey through grief, change, and new beginnings.
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Chart PerformanceThe album reached number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and number 3 on the Scottish Albums Chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe album received generally positive reviews from critics, with several praising "Invisible Empire" for its raw and touching lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Invisible Empire" features KT Tunstall performing the song while behind her, a series of landscape images are projected.
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Tunstall’s CommentsKT Tunstall talked about how the song deals with themes of mortality and the impermanence of things, inspired by her own personal losses during that point in her life.
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Style ShiftThe album marks a change in direction for Tunstall, moving away from her earlier pop-rock sound towards a more stripped-back folk and country influence, and "Invisible Empire" encapsulates this shift.
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Song Background"Invisible Empire" is a song by British singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, released as part of her fourth studio album "Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon" in 2013.
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Album InspirationThe album, including the song Invisible Empire, was heavily influenced by the death of Tunstall's father and the dissolution of her marriage.
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Musical StyleInvisible Empire showcases a significant change in Tunstall's usual pop-rock style, leaning more towards a low-key folk and country sound.
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Recording LocationThe song, like the rest of the album, was recorded in Tucson, Arizona, which influenced the Americana feel of the track.
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Album's DivisionThe album was split into two halves, recorded almost a year apart. "Invisible Empire" is part of the first half, which Tunstall described as more melancholic and teetering on the edge of a major life change.
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Album ReceptionDespite its change of style, or probably because of it, the album was well received by critics. The Guardian even called it "a brave and often beautiful album".
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CollaboratorThe album was produced by Tunstall’s longtime friend, and Giant Sand frontman, Howe Gelb. This collaboration played a major part in shaping the sound and production of "Invisible Empire".
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Live PerformancesTunstall performed songs from the album, including "Invisible Empire", on her extensive world tour which started in late 2013.
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Chart PerformanceThe album reached number 14 on the UK Albums chart, marking another top 20 album for Tunstall.
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Personal ExpressionTunstall has noted "Invisible Empire" as one of her most personal and raw songs, filled with emotions and thoughts about mortality and loss.
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