Grimes

Released: September 30, 2010

Songwriter: Grimes

Producer: Grimes

[Intro]
Voignamir, Voignamir
Say something for me, Voignamir
Say something for me, Voignamir
Say something to me
Voignamir!

[Verse 1]
Werewolves, werewolves
Skies will brighten
Werewolves, werewolves
Skies will brighten
Brighten, brighten
Brighten

[Pre-Chorus]
I-I'm on my way of the day
And I know
And I howl
And I prey
I-I'm on my way of the day
And I know
And I howl
And I prey

[Chorus]
I was like the skies
So bright at night
I was like the skies
I can see space on the radio
I was like the skies
So bright at night
Only 'cause I can't watch the day
I can see space on the radio
I was like the skies
As bright at night
All the way
I was like the skies
All again
I was like the skies
So bright at night
All the way
Only 'cause I can't watch the day

[Bridge]
I know, I know
I know, I know
And I'm ready to play
I, I know..
And I'm ready to play

[Pre-Chorus]
I-I'm on my way of the day
And I know
And I howl
And I prey

[Chorus]
I was like the skies
So bright at night
I was like the skies
I can see space on the radio
I was like the skies
So bright at night
Only 'cause I can't watch the day
I can see space on the radio
I was like the skies
All the way
I was like the skies
All again
I was like the skies
So bright at night
Only 'cause I can't watch the day
I was like the skies
So bright at night
Only 'cause I can't watch the day

[Outro]
Only 'cause I can't watch the day
Only 'cause I can't watch the day
Only 'cause I can't watch the day
Only 'cause I can't watch the day
Only 'cause I can't watch the day

Grimes is the pseudonym of Claire Elise Boucher, a singer-songwriter and experimental electro pop producer. Her music is characterized by 80s-influenced synths, pop sensibility, and high-pitched, ethereal vocals that sit in the background.

Upon releasing her first two albums, Geidi Primes and Halfaxa, in 2010 (Arbutus Records), and a split record with d'Eon called Darkbloom in 2011, she increased her fanbase and captured the attention of many. The attention led to a record deal with label 4AD and her third album, Visions, released in 2012, which she produced entirely on Garageband. The album received mass critical acclaim and pushed Grimes closer to the spotlight. At the end of 2013, she signed to be managed by Roc Nation, and following some sparse releases, released Art Angels in 2015. This album once again showed Boucher’s skilled craft, but with catchy choruses that she’d bend and twist to expand the possibilities of music.

Armed with passion, eclecticism, and a distinct sense of confidence, Grimes' music excites and enthralls her listeners, challenging them emotionally and psychologically. Grimes' discography reflects her obvious versatility—feminist club bangers, “escaping into art”, politically-coded tracks regarding sexual assault, and lyrics surrounding numb artistry. Her inability to read music doesn’t affect her quality whatsoever; she produces and engineers all her tracks herself.

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