Safe and Sound

Capital Cities

About Safe and Sound

"Safe and Sound" is a song by American indie pop duo Capital Cities, written and produced by band members Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian. The song was released as a single on January 6, 2011 and first appeared on their debut EP Capital Cities (2011), later serving as the lead single from their debut studio album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery (2013). "Safe and Sound" became the duo's breakout hit, peaking at number eight on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and achieving commercial success in several other territories. Three music videos were produced for the single, with the third video, directed by Grady Hall and set in the Los Angeles Theatre, later being nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. 


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I could lift you up
I could show you what you want to see
And take you where you want to be

You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound

I could fill your cup
You know my river won't evaporate
This world we still appreciate

You could be my luck
Even in a hurricane of frowns
I know that we'll be safe and sound (safe and sound)
We're safe and sound (safe and sound)
We're safe and sound (Hold your ground)
We're safe and sound (safe and sound)

I could show you love
In a tidal wave of mystery
You'll still be standing next to me

You could be my luck
Even if we're six feet underground
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound

(Safe and sound)
(Safe and sound)
(Hold your ground)
(Safe and sound)

I could lift you up
I could show you what you want to see
And take you where you want to be

You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound

I could lift you up
I could show you what you want to see
And take you where you want to be

You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound
We're safe and sound
We're safe and sound

We're safe and sound (safe and sound)
We're safe and sound (safe and sound)
We're safe and sound (Hold your ground)
We're safe and sound (safe and sound) We're safe and sound

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Capital Cities

Capital Cities is an American indie pop duo formed in Los Angeles in 2010. The group consists of Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian. They rose to fame with their hit single "Safe and Sound" in 2011 and have since released a full-length album called "In a Tidal Wave of Mystery." Their music combines catchy pop melodies with elements of electronic and dance music. more »

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Written by: RYAN MERCHANT, SEBU SIMONIAN

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities was released on January 6, 2011 as a digital download.
Song Lyrics
"Safe and Sound" expresses a message of resilience, mixing bouncy synthesizers with lyrics about staying strong in the face of adversity.
Achievements
The song topped Billboard's alternative songs chart and even reached number 8 on the Hot 100.
Music Video
Its innovative music video won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects in 2013.
Chart Performance
Internationally, the song charted at the top in Germany and Poland, and within the top ten in Australia, Austria, Italy, Canada, and New Zealand.
Certification
The song achieved multi-platinum certifications in many countries. It went certified double platinum in the United States and Germany, and platinum in Italy, New Zealand, and Australia.
Song Composition
"Safe and Sound" is an indie pop song that runs for approximately 3 minutes and 12 seconds. It comprises a mixture of various music genres, including electronic music and dance-pop.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Music Video category in 2014.
Album Debut
The song served as the leading single for Capital Cities' debut studio album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery.
Band's Breakthrough
The song’s success marked the breakthrough for Capital Cities, a duo consisting of Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian.
Commercial Use
"Safe and Sound" has been used extensively in advertisements, TV series, and movie soundtracks, including an advert for the 2013 Vodafone Italy campaign, the movie "New Year's Eve," and the TV series "Arrow."
Song Writers
"Safe and Sound" was written by band members Ryan Merchant, Sebu Simonian, along with their external collaborator Nick Merwin.
Remix Versions
The song's popular remix version includes one by DiscoTech. It has also been covered by various artists such as Taylor Swift.
Live Performance
Capital Cities have performed "Safe and Sound" at many prestigious occasions, including the Cochella Valley Music Festival.
Influence
The wide acclaim and success of "Safe and Sound" helped to put Capital Cities on the map and boosted their popularity worldwide.

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