Play Dead
Björk
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Darling, stop confusing me, With your wishful thinking. Hopeful embraces, Don't you understand? I have to go through this, I belong to here where no-one cares, And no-one loves. No light, no air to live in, A place called hate, The city of fear. I play dead, It stops the hurting. I play dead, And the hurting stops. It's sometimes just like sleeping, Curling up inside my private tortures. I nestle into pain, Hug suffering, Caress every ache I play dead, it stops the hurting. I play dead, it stops the hurting. I play dead, it stops the hurting.
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Written by: VILLE VALO, VILLE HERMANNI VALO
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Classification"Play Dead" was released in 1993, initially as part of the soundtrack for the British film "The Young Americans." It was later included in the re-release of Björk's debut album "Debut" in some regions including the UK, Japan, and Australia.
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Personal Contribution ClassificationBjörk co-wrote the song with David Arnold, Jah Wobble, and his then-wife Zi Lan Liao. Arnold also produced the song.
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Chart Performance ClassificationIn the UK, "Play Dead" achieved significant success. It peaked at Number 12 in the UK Singles Chart and became Björk's first UK Top 20 hit.
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Music Video ClassificationThe music video for "Play Dead," directed by Danny Cannon, features black-and-white footage of Björk performing the song intercut with scenes from "The Young Americans."
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Musical Elements ClassificationThe music of "Play Dead" has been noted for its orchestral elements, with a full symphony orchestra being used for the recording. Björk's powerful and emotive vocals are also a standout feature of the song.
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Awards and Recognition Classification"Play Dead" was nominated for Best Song at the 1994 MTV Movie Awards.
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Significance Classification"Play Dead" marked the beginning of a long collaboration between Björk and David Arnold. Arnold would later produce several other songs for Björk, notably "You've Been Flirting Again" and "Isobel."
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Live Performance ClassificationBjörk has included "Play Dead" in the set lists of several of her tours, including the Debut Tour (1993–94) and Post Tour (1995–97).
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Remix Classification"Play Dead" has been the subject of several remixes, including by Tim Simenon.
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Critical Response ClassificationCritics have praised "Play Dead" for Björk's powerful vocals, the dramatic orchestral arrangement, and its atmospheric, cinematic feel.
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