Sunday
Moby
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Sunday was a bright day yesterday Dark cloud has come into the way They sing to the darkest night Long before Why can't I face it Am I too blind to see Why did he go Why did he leave me Sunday was a bright day yesterday Dark cloud has come into the way Oo-oo-oo-oo-oooo La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Why can't I face it Am I too blind to see Why did he go Why did he leave me Sunday was a bright day yesterday Dark cloud has come into the way Oo-oo-oo-oo-oooo La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
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Written by: Burt Keyes, Sylvia Robinson, Richard Melville Hall
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Sunday" was released on June 18, 1996, and is fully titled as "Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)." It is a part of Moby's album "18" which was released in May 2002.
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Musical StyleThis song incorporates the elements of ambient, electronica, blues, and soul and it blends into a distinct sound that makes Moby's music unique.
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Theme and LyricsThe lyrics of the song are introspective and express a contemplative mood which resonates with the Sunday blues, a nod to feelings of anxiety that can crop up as the weekend comes to a close.
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VocalsThe vocalist on this track is none other than Moby himself. He tends to use his own vocals often, accompanied by guest vocalists occasionally. In "Sunday," his soft-spoken singing conveys the tranquility and solitude of the track perfectly.
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SamplesLike many of Moby's songs, "Sunday" also features a sample. This time he used "Sunday," a 1963 Sylvia Robinson recording that he sped up and tweaked to mimic the sound of lead vocalist.
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Moby's ThoughtsAccording to Moby, "Sunday" is one of his favorite songs from the album "18". He particularly likes the song because it reminds him of his late mother, whose birthday would always be the day after his birthday.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song "Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)" is a mixture of diverse elements, featuring random people from different walks of life dancing, thus emanating an atmosphere of collective celebration and individual contemplation simultaneously.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the album received mixed reviews, "Sunday" was generally positively received due to its introspective nature and serene vibe.
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Commercial PerformanceThe album "18" debuted at number one in the UK Albums Chart. While "Sunday" wasn't released as a single, the album did feature five singles that performed well across various charts.
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Live PerformancesMoby has performed "Sunday" on several occasions during his live sets. The emotionally-resonant track often elicits strong reactions from his fans.
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