Juxtapozed With U
Super Furry Animals
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It's easy when you know how To get along without Biff! Bang! Pow! And if I see that you're fed up I'll stop and give you a leg up Over-priced unreal estate, surreal estate The highest price they've hit to date Creating new divides and tension You've got to tolerate All those people that you hate I'm not in love with you But I won't hold that against you You've got to tolerate Some of those people that you hate I'm not in love with you But I won't hold that against you This is a tale of two situations Mutual appreciation Away from narrow preconception Avoiding conflict hypertension Non-phobic word aerobic This was my domain 'Til someone stole my name You've got to tolerate All those people that you hate I'm not in love with you But I won't hold that against you You've got to tolerate Some of those people that you hate I'm not in love with you But I won't hold that against you Let's get juxtaposed, juxtaposed Just suppose I juxtapose with you (I wanna get juxtaposed with you) (X4) You've got to tolerate All those people that you hate I'm not in love with you But I won't hold that against you You've got to tolerate Some of those people that you hate I'm not in love with you But I won't hold that against you Let's get juxtaposed
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Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Juxtapozed With U" was the first single by "Super Furry Animals" from their 2001 album "Rings Around the World."
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Track ListingThe single was released with two B-sides, "(A) Touch Sensitive" and "Tradewinds".
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Song ChartingDebuting at number 14 in the UK Singles Chart, "Juxtapozed with U" was the band's highest charting single at the time.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Juxtapozed With U" was directed by Dawn Shadforth, who is renowned for her work with heavyweights like Kylie Minogue and Oasis.
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InspirationThe band's frontman, Gruff Rhys, said the song was inspired by Philadelphia soul, specifically the work of artists like The Delfonics and The Stylistics.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics address superficiality and capitalism and how they affect relationships, giving it a political undertone – a signature of the band's music.
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Album Impact"Rings Around the World," the album on which "Juxtapozed With U" featured, helped the band earn its first platinum record sales.
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Unique Sound"Juxtapozed With U" incorporates a futuristic funk sound with lush, industrial instrumentals, giving it a unique sound that's been applauded by critics.
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Release FormatThe single was the first by the band to be released on DVD, reflecting the band's forward-thinking approach to music distribution for the time.
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Album ArtThe album art for the single features a striking photograph of an astronaut suspended in space, further emphasizing the band's interest in the futuristic.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is often singled out by music critics as one of the highlights of the "Rings Around the World" album.
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InterpretationThe title "Juxtapozed With U" is often interpreted as a play on words of "Juxtaposed with you" emphasizing the theme of contrast running through the lyrics.
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TouringThe song remained a staple of the band's live performances throughout their active years.
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