Flicker

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About Flicker

"Flicker" is a song recorded by American electronic music producer Porter Robinson. It was released on July 28, 2014 as the fourth single from his debut studio album Worlds (2014). Robinson wrote, produced, and performed the track. Musically, the song contains elements of disco and hip-hop, as well as sampling of soul music. Vocally, the song contains a text-to-speech voice incorrectly translating "never seen" Japanese song titles that have been chopped and screwed in a rap-like style. An official music video for the single premiered on August 14, 2014, and involves footage of Japan filtered with effects including those of 8-bit video games. The song was well-received from critics, and was a hit on the American Dance/Electronic Songs chart. 


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Every time I watch TV on the news is something major
I'm a prisoner, set me free turn this atoll into vapour
Genocide put on the side it's always new
Politicians want to share their point of view

United Nations are demanding
Foreign troops have made a landing
City dealers at an auction shares are falling fast
Suicide is not an option waiting for the crash

I walk this wild road can you tell me
Will I reach the end
This endless night goes on
But I still can't find my way home

Misguided youth are mixing juice with alcohol
Desert states are praying for the rains to fall
Peace in Ireland is an issue
Goodbye bombs we're gonna miss you
The southern ice has almost gone
The silly fools just carry on

I walk this wild road can you tell me will I reach the end
This endless night goes on but I still can't find my way home
I walk this wild road can you tell me will I reach the end
This endless night goes on but still I carry on

This world's out of reach but I don't want it
The people are creeps that live here on it
It's always the same it's not gonna change
When we go to school with Saddam Hussein

I'd cry all night if I could change it
Ask Jesus Christ could He arrange it?
Is there anyone out there who cares?
If a child can run free
Can a girl walk the street, will United get beat?

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Electronic

Electronic were an alternative dance supergroup formed by New Order singer and guitarist Bernard Sumner and ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. They co-wrote the majority of their output between 1989 and 1998,[a] collaborating with Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, of the Pet Shop Boys, on three tracks in their early years, and former Kraftwerk member Karl Bartos on nine songs in 1995. more »

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Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, JOHNNY MARR

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Flicker" is a song by American electronic music producer Porter Robinson. It is part of his debut studio album "Worlds".
Album Journey
"Flicker" was released as the fourth single from "Worlds" on July 29, 2014.
Song Composition
"Flicker" is known for its unique blend of various electronic genres including complextro, synth-pop, and electronica. It also features manipulated Japanese vocal samples.
Album Response
The "Worlds" album, including "Flicker", received universal acclaim and was featured in numerous year-end lists by music critics.
Live Performances
Porter Robinson often performs "Flicker" during his live shows, often alongside visualizers that go along with the theme and feel of the song.
Music Video
The music video for "Flicker" was released on YouTube and is a mixture of live footage and animation, reflecting the blend of real and virtual that characterizes much of Robinson's work.
Remixes
"Flicker" has been remixed by a number of notable artists, including Mat Zo and Nitro Fun. These remixes cover a variety of styles, showing the song's versatility.
Influence
"Flicker" and the "Worlds" album overall have been cited as influential works in the electronic music scene, with many artists referring to them as inspiration for their own music.
Record Label
"Flicker" was released under the label of Astralwerks, a New York-based record label that focuses on electronic and dance music.
Robinson's Perspective
Porter Robinson has stated that he aimed to create something "classy, melancholy, and beautiful" with this song and the rest of the tracks in "Worlds".

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