Explode
Nelly Furtado
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Peso..Joga..Ginga..Hoda Vera's face burnt as a memory of bedroom fun With a lighter and some hairspray Smoking in the girls' room Not worse than Shelley's rape behind the McDonald's By a man she thought was fine, didn't tell anybody Or maybe back then we just thought that she was getting some Now we look back and see that she didn't know how We never thought that we'd get caught up Stuck in the teenage waste As we explode As we explode Then getting drunk in the bushes by the road outside the Kmart Rolling around in them to see if you would get prickled Slip the acid on your tongue rooftop mall parkade We couldn't get enough Then count the stars and the ten million woes Just you and the universe judging each other We never knew that we'd get caught up Stuck in the teenage waste As we explode As we explode As we explode As we let go Peso..Hoda..Ginga..Joda It's a fight, it's a fight and you finally belong Got a shiner now and it's more than a battle scar More than a battle scar, such a good, good story to tell At lunch break, lunch break, lunch break, lunch break Such a good, good story to tell You bully, you break, you bully, you break You fake, you fake, you fake, you fake You smoke, you toke, you want, you flaunt, you hit it and you're in it and it's spinning And it's wild We never thought that we'd get caught up Stuck in the teenage waste As we explode As we explode As we explode As we let go We're counting the stars We're counting the stars We're gonna go far, we're gonna go far We're counting the stars, we're counting the stars We're not very far, we're not very far And it's you and me in the open air It's truth or dare, we don't care We're counting the stars, we're counting the stars, we're counting the stars, we're counting the stars
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Written by: GERALD EATON, NELLY FURTADO
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Explode" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her second studio album, "Folklore," which was released in 2003.
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Song and Album ThemeThe overall theme of "Folklore," including "Explode," explores Furtado's Portuguese heritage, with "Explode" conveying an intense emotional narrative.
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Song's Inspiration"Explode" was inspired by the Portuguese novel "Child of the Dark," focusing on the suffering and struggles of the people living in a favela in Brazil.
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SongwritingFurtado wrote "Explode" herself, showcasing her songwriting skills and ability to create impactful narratives.
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Unique Visual RepresentationThe song was represented in a unique animated music video produced by Canadian studio Lux Animation.
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Single ReleaseThough not released as an official single, "Explode" was still included in Furtado's greatest hits compilation album "The Best Of Nelly Furtado."
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Album's PerformanceEven though "Folklore" did not perform as well commercially as Furtado's debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!," the album and tracks such as "Explode" are considered artistically innovative and importantly reflective of Furtado's cultural background.
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Genre Blend"Explode," like many of Furtado's songs, is notable for its blend of pop, rock, folk, and world music elements, demonstrating her unique and diverse music style.
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Form of ExpressionFurtado has described "Explode" as a liberating form of expression for her, giving her an outlet to break free and feel empowered.
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Musical AchievementsThough not released as a single, "Explode", like the rest of the "Folklore" album, was instrumental in Furtado winning the 2004 Juno Award for Artist of the Year.
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