Relator
Pete Yorn, Scarlett Johansson
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When I met you I didn't know what to do, I was tired I was hungry, I fight Now I'm away I write home everyday And I see you on the TV at night You can see that life's for us to talk about You can leave whenever you want out Whoa You don't relate to me, no girl You don't respect me, no girl No girl, oh yeah When I met you I didn't know what to do But I noticed that I didn't really feel Now you're away You write home everyday, I don't beg I don't borrow, I steal You don't think that life's for us to talk about You can leave whenever you want out You want out Well, you don't relate to me No, girl, you don't respect me No, girl You don't relate to me (you can leave whenever you want out) No girl, you don't respect me No girl And you don't relate to me (you can leave whenever you want out) No girl, and you don't respect me No girl, no girl, yeah
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Written by: Peter J. Yorn
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Collaboration"Relator" is a track where Pete Yorn collaborated with Hollywood celebrity Scarlett Johansson. The pair shared songwriting and vocal duties.
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Album InclusionThe song is the lead single from the album "Break Up", by Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson, released in 2009.
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InspirationThe "Break Up" album, including the song "Relator", was inspired by the music of Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot, who had a brief musical collaboration in the 1960s.
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TimingAlthough the album "Break Up" was released in 2009, it was apparently recorded in 2006, long before Yorn and Johansson's public romantic relationships.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is a simple, one-shot setup featuring Yorn and Johansson playing the song in an ornate room on a small stage.
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Format"Relator" was released in both digital and vinyl format.
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AcousticAn acoustic solo performance of "Relator" can be found on Pete Yorn's "Live From New Jersey" album.
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PerformanceYorn and Johansson don't just trade verses in "Relator"; they also harmonize throughout much of the song, blending their voices together for a unique sound.
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ReceptionDespite Johansson's previous lackluster musical efforts, "Relator" was generally well received by critics, with many praising the chemistry between Johansson and Yorn.
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PopularityAs of 2021, "Relator" is Pete Yorn's second most popular song on Spotify.
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