cellophane

FKA twigs

About cellophane

"Cellophane" is a song by English singer FKA Twigs, released as the lead single from her second studio album Magdalene (2019). The song was released on 24 April 2019 through Young Turks. It is her first single in three years. Its music video was also released on 24 April. "Cellophane" was met with widespread critical acclaim, with FKA Twigs' vocal performance drawing significant praise.


Year:
2019
3:24
541 
#2

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

Didn't I do it for you?
Why don't I do it for you?
Why won't you do it for me?
When all I do is for you?

They want to see us, want to see us alone
They want to see us, want to see us apart
They want to see us, want to see us alone
They want to see us, want to see us apart

And I, just want to feel you're there
And I don't want to have to share our love
I try, but I get overwhelmed
When you're gone I have no one to tell
And I, just want to feel you're there
And I don't want to have to share our love
I try but I get overwhelmed
All wrapped in cellophane, the feelings that we had

And didn't I do it for you?
Why don't I do it for you?
Why won't you do it for me?
When all I do is for you?
And didn't I do it for you?
Why won't I do it for you?
Why won't you do it for me?
When all I do is for you?

But I, just want to feel you're there
And I don't want to have to share our love
I try but I get overwhelmed
When you're gone, I have no one to tell

They're waiting
They're watching
They're watching us
They're hating
They're waiting
And hoping
I'm not enough

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


FKA twigs

Tahliah Debrett Barnett (born 16 January 1988), known professionally as FKA Twigs (stylized as FKA twigs), is a British singer, songwriter, and dancer. Born and raised in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, she became a backup dancer for numerous famous musicians after moving to London at the age of 17, and made her own musical debut with EP1 (2012). Barnett's debut studio album, LP1 (2014), reached number 16 on the UK Albums Chart and number 30 on the US Billboard 200. It was also nominated for that year's Mercury Prize. She then released the EP M3LL155X (2015) and took a four-year hiatus, after which she released her second studio album, Magdalene (2019). After signing with Atlantic Records, she released the mixtape Caprisongs (2022). Her work has consistently gar… more »

1 fan

Written by: Jeff Kleinman, Michael Uzowuru, Tahliah Barnett

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Cellophane" is by FKA twigs, a British singer, songwriter, and dancer recognized for her unique blend of music styles, including electronic, R&B, trip hop, and art pop.
Release Information
The song was released on April 24, 2019, as the lead single from her second studio album, "Magdalene."
Song Meaning
"Cellophane" is about vulnerability, transparency in relationships, and the struggle of living in the public eye. Twigs penned it during a time she was dealing with a very public break up with actor Robert Pattinson.
Song Reception
The song was praised for its eerie production, emotional weight, and FKA twigs' vocal performance.
Awards and Recognition
"Cellophane" was nominated for Best Music Video at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Chart Performance
Despite its critical success, "Cellophane" did not top the chart in any major territory.
Music Video
The music video is particularly noted for Twigs' impressive pole dancing performance, which she learned specifically for the video over several months of training.
Inspirations
FKA Twigs cited Kate Bush and Portishead as primary influences for the development of her sound, including "Cellophane."
Collaborators
The song was written by FKA twigs and Jeff Kleinman, and was produced by twigs, Kleinman, and Michael Uzowuru.
Personal Significance
The singer has referred to the song as being incredibly intimate and personal, reflecting her state of mind during a difficult period in her relationship.
Live Performances
FKA Twigs has performed "Cellophane" at the London's Wallace Collection and on "Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show" where she accompanied the song with a pole dance and a physical theatre performance.
Cultural Impact
Many pop culture observers see the song as a groundbreaking work in its exploration of women's emotional vulnerability and the societal pressures on relationship lifestyles.

Discuss the cellophane Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "cellophane Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 5 Jun 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/36566976/FKA+twigs/cellophane>.

    Missing lyrics by FKA twigs?

    Know any other songs by FKA twigs? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    cellophane

    7.6M
    272.4K     7,784

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Sia: "Come on, come on, turn the radio on. It's ______ night, and it won't be long".
    A Monday
    B Sunday
    C Friday
    D Tuesday

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    FKA twigs tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    cellophane

    »