Strong
London Grammar
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Excuse me for a while While I’m wide-eyed And I’m so down caught in the middle I’ve excused you for a while While I’m wide-eyed And I’m so down caught in the middle And a lion, a lion roars would you not listen? If a child, a child cries would you not forgive them? Yeah, I might seem so strong Yeah, I might speak so long I've never been so wrong Yeah, I might seem so strong Yeah, I might speak so long I've never been so wrong Excuse me for a while, Turn a blind eye With a stare caught right in the middle Have you wondered for a while I have a feeling deep down You’re caught in the middle? If a lion, a lion roars would you not listen? If a child, a child cries would you not forgive them? Yeah, I might seem so strong Yeah, I might speak so long I've never been so wrong Yeah, I might seem so strong Yeah, I might speak so long I've never been so wrong Excuse me for a while While I’m wide-eyed And I’m so down caught in the middle Have you wondered for a while I have a feeling deep down? You’re caught in the middle Yeah, I might seem so strong Yeah, I might speak so long I've never been so wrong Yeah, I might seem so strong Yeah, I might speak so long I've never been so wrong
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Written by: Daniel Harry Joseph Rothman, Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, Hannah Felicity May Reid
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Strong" is a song by the British trio band, London Grammar. The band consists of Hannah Reid, Dan Rothman, and Dominic 'Dot' Major. They met and formed the band while in university.
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Song Release Information"Strong" is a part of the band's debut studio album, "If You Wait", which was released in 2013. It was released as the album's third single.
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Music GenreThe track is typically classified within the indie pop genre, known for its melancholic, atmospheric and synth-driven sound.
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Chart Performance"Strong" reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart and was also successful in Australia where it achieved a Platinum certification.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Strong" won the UK Music Video Award for Best Alternative Video in 2014.
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Song ThemeLyrically, "Strong" touches upon themes of vulnerability and strength. Hannah Reid's haunting vocals over minimalistic beats bring out the emotional depth of the song.
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Commercial UseThe song was used in an episode of the American television show, "Grey's Anatomy", broadening its reach to international audiences.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Strong" for its simplicity and emotional depth, drawing comparisons to the British band, The xx. Reid's vocal performance on the track was particularly lauded.
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Live PerformancesLondon Grammar has performed "Strong" at several music festivals including Glastonbury and Coachella enhancing their popularity and solidifying their place in the music industry.
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Awards and Achievements"Strong" was nominated for World's Best Song at the 2014 World Music Awards. The band also received a nomination for Breakthrough Act at the 2014 Brit Awards, underscoring their swift rise to prominence post- the song and album release.
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