To date they have found their biggest hits include Mozart's House and the massive UK number one single, "Rather Be" with singer Jess Glynne which won the 2015 Grammy for Best Dance Recording
Mozart's House
Clean Bandit Lyrics
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You think it's stupid?
You think it's repetitive?
Well, it is repetitive!
I don't know, skip a beat!
I don't know, skip a beat!
I don't know, skip a beat! (We use special tricks with the computer)
I don't know, skip a beat
Why must I say it when I hate to speak
I said, I don't know, skip a beat
'Cause my wife to dance got to their feet
I said I don't know, skip a beat
Wanna be a social but I hate to creep
I said, I don't know, skip a beat
Scared of heights but I got to leap
I said I don't know, skip a beat
'Cause I'm leaping for the stars
No clothes, I'm far from far
If I won't try, I won't go
I'll never leave, I won't go
Can't believe it, I won't go!
No, not far!
Move your left, move your right
I kept it in my head and I kept trying to fight
I said, mhm move your left, move your right
Come a little closer if you like the limelight!
I said mhm move your left, move your right!
I want to surround and keep your here in my sight
I said move your left, move your right
Getting abuse 'cause everyone's taking all their time
They chase and flex the beat, it's on my mind
Moves like that aren't cool, or even crime
Now they one-handed, won't land it
Won't stand it, Clean Bandit
Here's a touch, ?
Relax the tempo, sips some movato
And if I get too animato
Tan my face with that ?
Aliente, mezzoforte, allegro or andante
I can make this voice
Staccato ?
I don't know, skip a beat, we're rushing now, we feel the heat
The doors are open, but the ?
Is this the place, is the final round!
Cruising at the speed ?
Watching the beat, we'll get to Vienna
Without a doubt the strings are fine, the bass is out
Give us a beat, you wrote the ?
Couple of skip beats, a couple of movements out
Now we made it to Mozart's house!
Couple of skip beats, a couple of movements out
Couple of skip beats, a couple of movements out
Couple of skip beats, a couple of movements out
This is Mozart's House!
So you think electronic music is boring?
You think it's stupid?
You think it's repetitive?
Well, it's repetitive!
The song "Mozart's House" by Clean Bandit delves into the controversial opinion that electronic music is repetitive and boring. The lyrics start with acknowledging and dismissing these criticisms and celebrating the use of special computer tricks to create the music. The singer then goes on to discuss their own insecurities, including their difficulty socializing and their fear of heights, but also their determination to reach for the stars and take risks. The song concludes with a description of the characters arriving at Mozart's house with a unique and eclectic blend of musical techniques.
Despite the repetition and electronica elements of the song, the lyrics explore deeper themes of insecurities and self-determination. The singer acknowledges the criticisms of the genre, but refuses to be held back by them and instead embraces the possibilities of electronic music. The reference to Mozart's house and the blending of classical and electronic elements also underscores the creative potential of blending different musical techniques and genres.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think electronic music is boring?
Do you really believe that electronic music is tedious and uninteresting?
You think it's stupid?
Do you also view electronic music as unintelligent or foolish?
You think it's repetitive?
Are you under the impression that electronic music is monotonous and lacks variety?
Well, it is repetitive!
To some extent, electronic music does tend to repeat certain beats or rhythms.
I don't know, skip a beat!
I'm not entirely sure, but I think we can create interesting beats by using computer tricks.
Why must I say it when I hate to speak
I don't feel comfortable speaking up, but I believe that skipping a beat could make my music better.
Wanna be a social but I hate to creep
I want to be more social, but I don't want to have to act fake or insincere.
Scared of heights but I got to leap
Although it scares me, I need to take some risks and make bold moves to succeed.
If I won't try, I won't go, I'll never leave, I won't go, Can't believe it, I won't go, No, not far!
If I don't take chances and try new things, I'll never make any progress or get close to achieving my goals.
Move your left, move your right, I kept it in my head and I kept trying to fight
I had a vision in my head of how I wanted people to move to my beats, and I worked hard to make that vision come true.
Come a little closer if you like the limelight!
If you enjoy being in the spotlight, then feel free to come closer to the music and show off your moves.
Getting abuse 'cause everyone's taking all their time
People are giving me a hard time because they're annoyed that I want to hurry things along and not waste time.
This is Mozart's House!
We've finally arrived at Mozart's House, a place of timeless beauty and classical music history.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK PATTERSON, GRACE CHATTO, SSEGAWA-SSEKINTU KIWANUKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@grraceavb2718
Nearly 10 years later, this is still an absolute anthem
@joelittle2792
Day one homies
@Jana-ln2wv
Fork yeah!
@benwyatt7619
@Joe Little heard this on the radio back in 2010 and thought it was really weird but cool. To think only a few years later clean bandit would become huge
@clairefox4640
Absolutely beautiful ✌🏻🌟
@michaelboczan8319
Till this DAY!
@CharlieHuang
I really miss their old quirky stuff like this. They're not the same since they went a bit mainstream after Rather Be.
@JamesAlexanderMusic.
Tbh their mainstream stuff is good too apart from the stuff released post 2020
@sopitamactavish7416
i think the same, but, im happy theyre in the mayor leagues, its a great band.. the new stuff are great, but different
@sting8501
It's possible that their musical style changed after Neil Amin-Smith left the band. I also miss their old style of music.