A Modern Way of Letting Go
Idlewild
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If I know, what I know, then no one will watch over you So someone shouldn't really tell me what I want to know I know, I owe, and I know that matters don't matter as much As you think they do You will only be yourself When you can never be yourself And you will only be yourself When you understand what you know How long, will we go on with a modern way of letting go, tell me how long will we go on with the modern way of letting you go? If I know, what I know, losing isn't learning to be lost It's learning to know when you're lost If I know, what I know, I'll want to make the most of what it seems like You will only be yourself You can never be yourself And you will only be yourself When you understand what you know How long, will we go on with a modern way of letting you go, tell me how long will we go on with the modern way of letting you go?
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Written by: BOB FAIRFOULL, COLIN NEWTON, ROD PRYCE-JONES, RODDY WOOMBLE
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"A Modern Way of Letting Go" is a catchy and energetic number by Scottish indie rock band, Idlewild. The song primarily invokes feelings of nostalgia and the themes of moving forward by letting go.
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AlbumThe single is part of the album "The Remote Part" which was released in 2002. This became Idlewild's most commercially successful album.
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Chart Performance"A Modern Way of Letting Go" did reasonably well on the charts. It ranked 26th in the UK Singles Chart in 2003, maintaining the band’s usual success of top 30 hits at the time.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Remote Part" from which the song comes, reached number 3 on the UK Album Chart in 2002. It also earned a gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry.
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Lyrics and ThemeIdlewild is known for their deeply emotional and introspective lyrics. The lead vocalist Roddy Woomble's lyrics in "A Modern Way of Letting Go" address emotional detachment and moving on, enhancing the song's overall appeal.
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Song StyleThe song is characterized by its punk rock elements. It features energetic guitar performances and earthy vocals, a deviation from the soft rock-style that was initially identified with the band.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "A Modern Way of Letting Go" for its memorable chorus and strong rhythm section. The song is often cited as a fan favorite during live performances.
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Song DurationThe song is relatively short, with a runtime of around 2 minutes 25 seconds. Despite its short length, the song leaves an impact on the listeners, a testament to the band's songwriting skills.
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SongwriterThe song boasts the unified creativity of its primary members, Roddy Woomble, Rod Jones, Colin Newton, and Bob Fairfoull. The members are credited for their collective songwriting.
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Modern Way of Letting Go" is fast-paced and energetic, effectively mirroring the song's sound and mood. The video features the band performing in a lime green room which complements the song's vibrant sound.
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