Shades
Alexandra Savior
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I left your house when you were sleeping Hadn't correctly got my head screwed on Tried to find a way to write a note Couldn't get your shower to work I sort of wish that it was raining So that I could pull the hood up on my coat I'm always happy to be leaving Could be the company I'm keeping Like when you're looking for your shades Riflin' through your pockets And you find them on your face Ooh I can't escape it, abnormal behavior Uncontrollably vapor And on, 'bout some Thing done Sooner or later This strange little arrangement And all of its exchanges Must cease Shouldn't have come back Shouldn't have switched it on at all Didn't mean to hold you so close But you know how it goes I sort of wish that it was sunset I kind of wish that it was New Year's Day On a vacant street I cast a long-eyed shadow Like when you're looking for your shades Rifling through your pockets And you find them on your face Walking around in a daze I don't want to stop it Baby let you trade Ooh I can't escape it Abnormal behavior, uncontrollably vapor And on about some Thing done Sooner or later This strange little arrangement And all of its exchanges Must cease Not easy to see where to go The misty middle twist and swallow The curves are the only part I know And maybe takes a side of cool
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Written by: ALEXANDRA MCDERMOTT, ALEX TURNER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"Shades" is a song that was released on June 17, 2016.
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AlbumThe song is a part of Alexandra Savior's debut album called "Belladonna of Sadness."
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GenreMusically, "Shades" belongs to the Indie Pop genre.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Alexandra Savior and Alex Turner, the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Arctic Monkeys.
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ProductionThe track was produced by James Ford, a member of the music duo Simian Mobile Disco and a producer known for working with several popular artists like Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, and Florence and the Machine.
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InspirationSavior has been noted for her unique and atmospheric style in "Shades." The song presents aspects of her inspirations from vintage 50s and 60s pop.
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LyricsLyrically, "Shades" reflects on a dying relationship, with Savior's haunting vocals adding to the melancholic feel of the song.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Shades" was released in August 2016. The video was directed by Savior herself.
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Reviews"Shades" was positively received, with critics praising the song's vintage feel and Savior's melancholic lyrical style.
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Recognition"Shades" is often credited for introducing Savior to the 'Indie Pop' scene and as the song that originally garnered her recognition.
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Live PerformancesAlexandra Savior performed "Shades" live for the first time during a showcase at the 2016 SXSW festival.
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InfluencesIt is known that the song showcases Savior's artistry, influenced by classic cinematic influences. She cites musicians like Amy Winehouse and Etta James as her influences.
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Global ReachAlthough Alexandra Savior is a Portland native, with "Shades" she captured the attention of global audiences, popular music magazines, and radio stations around the world.
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