Somersault
Zero 7
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You're the prince to my ballerina You'll feed all the people's parking meters You encourage the eating of ice cream And you would somersault in sand with me You talk to loners You ask 'how's your week?' You give love to all And give love to me You're obsessed with hiding The sticks and stones And feel the unknown You feel like home You feel like home You put my feet back on the ground Oh, did you know you brought me home Yeah, you were sweet and you were sound Can you save me You're the wars in my summer's breeze You're the ivories in my ebony key You would share your last jelly bean And you would somersault in sand with me You put my feet back on the ground Oh, did you know you brought me home Yeah, you were sweet and you were sound You save me You put my feet (back on the ground) Oh, did you know you brought me (home) Yeah you were sweet and you were (sound) See I have tried You still bring me around 'n around 'n around 'n around 'n around 'n around Yeah yeah oh oh You brought me around Yeah yeah oh oh
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Written by: HENRY BINNS, SIA FURLER, SAM HARDAKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Somersault" is a song by the British band Zero 7. The band was formed in the late 90s and is well-known for its down-tempo electronic music.
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Album Information"Somersault" is a track from Zero 7's second studio album, "When It Falls". The album was released in March 2004.
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Chart PerformanceThough "Somersault" itself didn't chart, the album "When It Falls" reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Collaborative WorkThe song "Somersault" features vocals by Danish singer-songwriter, Sia Furler. Sia was a frequent collaborator with Zero 7, contributing vocals to several of their songs before her solo career took off.
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Genre and Style"Somersault" is known for its soothing and relaxing tempo, commonly described as downtempo, trip-hop, or electronica.
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Use in MediaThis song was featured in a season 2 episode of the American television series "Nip/Tuck", bringing it additional recognition.
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Song InspirationNot much is known about the specific inspiration for "Somersault", but Zero 7 has been known to draw inspiration from everyday life, human experiences, and emotions.
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Critical ReceptionWhile there's no specific information regarding "Somersault's" individual reception, the album "When It Falls" received generally favourable reviews, with critics praising its smooth tracks and the emotional depth of the vocals.
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Lyric CompositionThe song features introspective lyrics, which have been interpreted by fans as touching upon themes of love, longing, and emotional vulnerability.
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Live Performances"Somersault" has been performed live by Zero 7 numerous times, often with guest vocalists when Sia was not available.
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