Little Numbers

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About Little Numbers

"Little Numbers" is a song by Swiss-German pop duo BOY. It was written by band members Valeska Steiner and Sonja Glass for their debut studio album Mutual Friends (2011), while production was helmed by Philipp Steinke. The song was released as the band's debut single in August 2011. A folkish indie pop song, the uptempo track is built almost entirely on drums and piano. Lyrically, "Little Numbers" depicts its protagonist waiting for a call of her love interest, while killing time with daydreaming. The song gained significant popularity in German-speaking Europe after being featured in German airline Lufthansa's Business Class commercial in mid-2012. It also served as the theme song for the German comedy film Kein Sex ist auch keine Lösung (2011) as well as the television comedy series Knallerfrauen, and was also featured in the American film How to Be Single (2016). While "Little Numbers" became a moderate commercial success in Europe, it reached number 4 on the Japan Hot 100 chart. 


Year:
2013
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Waited for your call, for the moon
To release me from the longest afternoon
I've re-arranged parts of my living room
But time is hard to kill since I met you

Looking at the cars that drive on by
While spring is making promise outside
Red cars are quite rare I realize
Then I wonder which color you like

Seven little numbers baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers baby, I know yours by heart

Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you

Watch the sky change to a darkened blue
I can't think of another thing to do
And every song just makes me think of you
Because the singers sounds as if she was longing,
As if she was longing, too

Seven little numbers baby, they could be a start
Seven little numbers baby, I know yours by heart
Seven little numbers baby, they could make a change
Seven little numbers baby, make a fire out of this flame

Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you

I read your name on every wall, on every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all, tell me
I read your name on every wall, on every wall, tell me
Is there a cure for me at all, for me at all

Woo-oh, oh-oh, all the pretty things that we could be
Woo-oh, oh-oh, I feel you in every heart beat
Woo-oh, oh-oh, were you ever in a dream that could come true
These numbers could be lucky for you

Woo-oh, oh-oh
Woo-oh, oh-oh
Woo-oh, oh-oh
These numbers could be lucky
These numbers could be lucky for you

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BOY

Boy is a Swiss-German pop duo founded in 2007 by singer Valeska Steiner and bassist Sonja Glass. The two met while at a pop-music course at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg in 2005. The band initially played concerts exclusively, before being discovered and signed to Herbert Grönemeyer's label, Grönland Records, in 2011. more »

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Written by: SONJA GLASS, VALESKA ANNA STEINER

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13 facts about this song

Band Origin
The song "Little Numbers" is by BOY, a musical duo from Switzerland and Germany that was formed in Zurich in 2007 by Valeska Steiner and Sonja Glass.
Album Inclusion
"Little Numbers" is the lead single from BOY's debut studio album, "Mutual Friends", which was released in 2011.
Song Category
This song falls under the indie-pop genre, which fuses elements of popular and independent music.
Chart Performance
The song achieved significant commercial success in Europe, peaking at number 4 on the German Singles Chart and number 3 on the Swiss Singles Chart.
Viral Success
The "Little Numbers" music video went viral on YouTube, garnering over 70 million views since it was uploaded in 2011.
TV Exposure
The song gained additional exposure when it was featured in a television commercial for the mobile network provider '3' in Australia.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have praised "Little Numbers" for its catchy melody and the warm, inviting vocals of lead singer Valeska Steiner.
Song Lyrics Theme
The lyrics are about friendship and how certain numbers such as phone numbers and addresses can connect us. The lyrics also hint at the excitement and nervousness of budding romance.
Recognition
The song elevated BOY to stardom and is considered their biggest hit.
Live Performances
"Little Numbers" has been performed on major television shows including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and on various music festivals, further enhancing the band's fame.
Songwriting Credits
Both members of BOY, Valeska Steiner and Sonja Glass, are credited as the writers of "Little Numbers", demonstrating their talent not only as performers but as songwriters as well.
Cultural Impact
The song became a symbol and anthem for many about ordinary human connections and the excitement of new relationships, promoting the message in its own unique and catchy way.
All-Female Band
BOY is one of the few popular music bands that has both members being females, making them stand out in the indie-pop genre.

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