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Crystalised by The xx
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The xxProduced by
Jamie xxWrited by
Baria Qureshi & Jamie xx & Oliver Sim & RomyAbout
“Crystalised” is about a complicated relationship, and ultimately uses crystallization as a metaphor for love. It’s the lead single from The xx’s eponymous debut album. Romy and Oliver wrote the song when they were 17 and The xx only had written 5 songs. They helped each other finish their verses, s...
Crystalised Lyrics
[Verse 1: Oliver]
You've applied the pressure
To have me crystalised
And you've got the faith
That I could bring paradise
[Verse 2: Romy]
I'll forgive and forget
Before I'm paralysed
Do I have to keep up the pace
To keep you satisfied?
[Pre-Chorus: Oliver & Both]
Things have gotten closer to the sun
And I've done things in small doses
So don't think that I'm pushing you away
When you're the one that I've kept closest
[Chorus: Both]
Ahh, ahh, ahh
Ahh, ahh, ahh
Ahh, ahh, ahh
Ahh, ahh, ahh
[Verse 3: Romy]
You don't move slow
Taking steps in my direction
The sound resounds, echo
Does it lessen your affection? No
[Verse 4: Oliver]
You say I'm foolish
For pushing this aside
But burn down our home
I won't leave alive
[Pre-Chorus: Romy & Both]
Glaciers have melted to the sea
I wish the tide would take me over
I've been down on my knees
And you just keep on getting closer
[Chorus: Romy & Oliver]
Ahh, ahh, ahh
Ahh, ahh, ahh
Ahh, ahh, ahh
Ahh, ahh, ahh
[Bridge: Romy & Oliver]
Glaciers have melted to the sea
(Things have gotten closer to the sun)
I wish the tide would take me over
(And I've done things in small doses)
I've been down onto my knees
(So don't think that I'm pushing you away)
And you just keep on getting closer
(When you're the one that I've kept closest)
[Outro: Romy & Oliver]
Go slow
Go slow
Go slow
Go slow
Go slow
[Produced by Jamie xx]
Crystalised Q&A
Who wrote Crystalised's ?
Crystalised was written by Baria Qureshi & Jamie xx & Oliver Sim & Romy.
Who produced Crystalised's ?
Crystalised was produced by Jamie xx.
When did The xx release Crystalised?
The xx released Crystalised on Mon Apr 27 2009.
What did The xx say about "Crystalised"?
Oliver:
We wrote our lyrics separately and sent them to one another over email. We were so new to songwriting, I don’t think either of us had the courage to share and write face to face. We eventually came together and built the bare skeleton of the song in Romy’s dad’s front room.
Romy:
Oliver s...