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"Play" is a song recorded by Swedish recording artist Robyn from her second studio album, My Truth (1999). She wrote the track in collaboration with Ulf Lindström and Johan Ekhé, who also handled its production. BMG Sweden released it as the album's second single on 21 July 1999, featuring the non-album song "Good Thang" as its B-side. Musically, "Play" contains some world music influences in its sound and a "playful" vibe."Play" received positive critical response from music critics, and became Robyn's seventh consecutive top 40 entry on the Sverigetopplistan chart, where it peaked at number 31. The singer performed the song live while promoting its parent album, but the single itself received limited promotion. As in the case with My Truth, "Play" was not serviced outside of Sweden due to a dispute between Robyn and her international label, RCA Records. 


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1999
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Some people live their lives by the book
Some people are too scared to even look
Some people don't even really care
No
I'm not a woman yet still not a child
So what am I suppose to do with my life
It doesn't fit me anymore
Not yet
Right now

When too many of us has forgot
What our lives is all about
Care too much about what other people say
Ah yeah
But your heart will never grow old
And your mind will never ever get bitter if you remember how to play

Some people seek other's extreme too scared of their own inner hive
Some people never asked themselves why
No, No
I will never try to hide behind myself
I will never try to be somebody else
It wouldn't do me any good
Not yet
Right now

When too many of us has forgot
What our lives is all about
Care too much about what other people say
Ah yeah
But your heart will never grow old
And your mind will never ever get bitter if you remember how to play

Yeah
Say yeah
Say yeah
Say yeah
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

When too many of us has forgot
What our lives is all about
Care too much about what other people say
Ah yeah
But your heart will never grow old
And your mind will never ever get bitter if you remember how to play

Say
If you remember how to play
Say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

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Robyn

Robin Miriam Carlsson (born 12 June 1979), better known by her stage name Robyn, is a Swedish recording artist. Robyn became known in the late nineties for her worldwide dance-pop hit "Do You Know (What It Takes)" from her debut album Robyn Is Here (1997). The popularity of her number-one hit "With Every Heartbeat" and subsequent international album release Robyn (2005) in 2007 brought her mainstream success worldwide. In January 2009 Robyn won a Swedish Grammis award for Best Live Act 2008. Robyn released the first of a trilogy of albums to be released over the course of 2010 titled Body Talk Pt. 1, in June of that year, peaking at number one. It was her first album since Robyn. The album's lead single "Dancing on My Own" was released a few weeks prior to th… more »

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Written by: Robin Miriam Carlsson, Johan Oskar Andreas Ekhe, Ulf Peter Lindstrom

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Play" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn from her sixth studio album, "Honey". The album was released on 26 October 2018, eight years after her previous studio album.
Album Performance
Although it wasn't released as a single, "Play" still gained popularity. The album "Honey" that features "Play" reached number 1 on the Swedish Albums chart and number 40 on the US Billboard 200.
Song Style
"Play" is a contemporary pop song that fuses elements of electronic music and dance-pop. It incorporates Robyn's signature style of catchy melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Play" describe the exhilarating and freeing experience of dancing and losing yourself into the music, which is a common theme in many of Robyn's songs.
Song Collaboration
The production process of "Play" involved a collaborative effort with longtime collaborator Klas Åhlund and Metronomy's Joseph Mount.
Critical Acclaim
Despite not being released as a single, "Play," like many other songs on the "Honey" album, received positive reviews from music critics for its warm, organic, and intimate sound.
Song Interpretation
Some fans and critics interpret "Play" as illustrating Robyn's move toward a more mature and nuanced sound and lyrical themes, marking a departure from her earlier, more straightforward pop sound.
Album Inspiration
Much of the "Honey" album, including "Play," was inspired by Robyn's experiences with psychoanalysis and her exploration of underground dance music.
Instrumental Usage
The song injects several prominent electronic beats and synthesizer sounds, indicative of Robyn's electronic and dance-centric sound that she is known for worldwide.
Song Significance
The song “Play” is contextually significant as it forms part of Robyn’s “Honey” album which marked her return to music after a long hiatus. Her fans had eagerly awaited her comeback and the track “Play” played a part in fulfilling their expectations.

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