cellophane
FKA twigs
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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
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Written by: Jeff Kleinman, Michael Uzowuru, Tahliah Barnett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Release InformationThe song was released on April 24, 2019, as the lead single from her second studio album, "Magdalene."
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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.
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Song ReceptionThe song was praised for its eerie production, emotional weight, and FKA twigs' vocal performance.
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Awards and Recognition"Cellophane" was nominated for Best Music Video at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its critical success, "Cellophane" did not top the chart in any major territory.
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Music VideoThe music video is particularly noted for Twigs' impressive pole dancing performance, which she learned specifically for the video over several months of training.
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InspirationsFKA Twigs cited Kate Bush and Portishead as primary influences for the development of her sound, including "Cellophane."
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CollaboratorsThe song was written by FKA twigs and Jeff Kleinman, and was produced by twigs, Kleinman, and Michael Uzowuru.
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Personal SignificanceThe singer has referred to the song as being incredibly intimate and personal, reflecting her state of mind during a difficult period in her relationship.
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Live PerformancesFKA 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.
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Cultural ImpactMany 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.
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