Alien Days
MGMT
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Sometimes the windows combine with the seams in a way That twitches on a peak at the place where the spirit was slain One foot leads to another Night's for sleep, blue curtains, covers Sequins in the eyes That's a fine time to dine Divine who's circling, feeding the cards to the midwives Who love those alien days The nonstop alien days Ooh the alien days Must've skipped the ship and joined the team For a ride A couple hours to learn the controls And commandeer both my eyes Hey! Be quick dear, times are uncertain One month crawling, next year blurring Decades in the drain Monograms on the brain Decide what's working and what's moved on To the last phase The floodgate alien days I love those alien days Mmm... the alien days When the peels are down, it feels like traveling in style You don't need wings to hover forty ton stones for a mile And in the summer, virgin visions Mindless humming Numbers can't decide if the day's supposed to smile Today find infinite ways it could be Plenty worse It's a blessing but it's also a curse Those days taught me everything I know How to catch a feeling And when to let it go How all the scheming, soulless creatures Can't find dreamer's honey in the hive If it's right beneath the nose And when the light is new The sky shows trembling cartoons You don't need smoke to cover Most of the world in a gloom But here comes racer number 7 Watch my fingers ripping out the lines If it looks like we could lose If it looks like we could lose If it looks like we could lose If it looks like we could lose
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Written by: Andrew Wells Vanwyngarden, Benjamin Nicholas Huner Goldwasser
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Alien Days" is a song by the American rock band "MGMT", released as the lead single off their self-titled third studio album in 2013.
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SongwritersThe track was written by MGMT members Benjamin Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden.
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ProductionIt was co-produced by MGMT and Dave Fridmann, a frequent collaborator with the band.
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Record Store DayThe song was initially released for "Record Store Day" in April 2013. This day is a yearly event inaugurated in 2008 that celebrates the culture of independently owned record stores.
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Cassette FormatThe initial release of "Alien Days" was particularly noteworthy because it was distributed on a unique format: a cassette single.
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Psychedelic Pop"Alien Days" is considered a psychedelic pop track, showcasing the band's shift from their more commercial, synth-pop sound towards a more experimental and psychedelic musical style.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Alien Days" are said to present a blend of nostalgic and traumatic childhood memories, exploring themes of time, innocence, and the alienation of modern life.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its unconventional sound and abstract lyricism, "Alien Days" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with some calling it a highlight of the album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Alien Days", directed by indie director Sam Fleischner, adds to the track's mystique with its surreal and disjointed visual storytelling.
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Live Performances"Alien Days" has been performed live at several music festivals around the world, including the legendary Glastonbury Festival in the UK. The onstage rendition often sees the band transitioning into a more energetic and heavier version of the song.
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MGMT's Evolution"Alien Days" marks MGMT's departure from their earlier, more traditional pop hits, "Kids," "Time to Pretend" and "Electric Feel," showcasing their evolution as musicians and highlighting their quest to push musical boundaries.
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