Under Neon Lights
The Chemical Brothers
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Under neon lights Under neon lights Got no husband Got no wife All I want All I want All I want Is this really all I want? Let it go, let it go Let it go, let it go Let it go, let it go Let it go, let it go And she moves to suicide In and under neon lights Got no husband, got no wife All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight Let it go, let it go Let it go, let it go Let it go, let it go Let it go, let it go Eye to eye, face to face I guess this is Heaven Got no pride, got no name I guess this is Heaven I guess I'm in Heaven Oh I guess I'm in Heaven And she moves to suicide In and under neon lights Got no husband, got no wife All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight Got no husband, got no wife All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight All I want's a view tonight As she moves to suicide Under neon lights Got no husband Got no wife All I want All I want All I want Is this really all I want?
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Written by: ANNE ERIN CLARK, EDMUND JOHN SIMONS, THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS
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20 facts about this song
Album Information"Under Neon Lights" is a track from the album "Born in the Echoes," which is The Chemical Brothers' eighth studio album.
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Released DateThe song was released on June 23, 2015, it was one of the early release singles ahead of the full album, which debuted on July 17, 2015.
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St. Vincent CollaborationThe song features guest vocals from American singer-songwriter Annie Clark, known by her stage name, St. Vincent. This was the first collaboration between The Chemical Brothers and St. Vincent.
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Song Theme"Under Neon Lights" addresses the difficult emotions and experiences that come with facing one's own mortality, conveyed by using shadows and neon lights as powerful metaphors.
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Music VideoThe music video was released on June 24, 2015, and uses 2D animation to craft a devastating story about a girl's life. It was created in collaboration with visual artist and filmmaker Adam Smith and Marcus Lyall.
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PopularityThe song received positive reviews from music pundits for its psychedelic and dark yet adding pop-dance vibes.
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Live PerformancesThe track became a regular in The Chemical Brothers set during their live performances. It was often highlighted by a spectacular lightning show, which resonated with themes of the song and added an extra layer of depth to its live renditions.
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Interactive versionAn interactive version of "Under Neon Lights" was created in collaboration with Google for their media company's Virtual Reality platform, Google Cardboard.
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Grammys SuccessThe album "Born in the Echoes" was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, contributing to the prominence of "Under Neon Lights."
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Album Chart Performance"Born in the Echoes" debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, with "Under Neon Lights" being one of its most popular tracks.
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Album Classification"Under Neon Lights" is a song by the English electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers. This track is part of their eighth studio album, "Born in the Echoes," which was released in July 2015.
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Collaboration FactThe song features vocals by St. Vincent, whose real name is Annie Clark. This collaboration is a perfect blend of the duo's synth-pop and St. Vincent's unique style.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as an official single, "Under Neon Lights" managed to chart in the United Kingdom due to strong digital sales and streaming counts.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is particularly interesting as it is a visually captivating animated piece. It was exclusively released on the social networking site Tumblr.
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Song ThemeThe song reportedly deals with themes of existential dread and suicide, which is couched in the Chemical Brothers' characteristic bombastic beats and synthesisers.
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Live Performance"Under Neon Lights" is frequently performed in live shows by The Chemical Brothers, proving its popularity among fans despite its rather grim lyrical content.
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Artists’ PerspectiveThe Chemical Brothers hailed “Under Neon Lights” as one of the pivotal tracks of the album during its conception. Using St. Vincent's voice as an instrument, they managed to further evolve their unique sound.
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VR ExperienceA special Virtual Reality video of "Under Neon Lights" has been made. Users with VR glasses can experience the captivating colorful visuals in an immersive 360-degree video.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have given the song positive reviews for its fusion of energetic beats and thought-provoking lyrics. It is often called one of the standout tracks from the "Born in the Echoes" album.
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Experimental Sound"Under Neon Lights" exemplifies the experimental approach that has been taken across the entire "Born in The Echoes" album, with the track mixing conventional dance rhythms with dark, edgy electropop.
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