Safe and Sound
Capital Cities
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I could lift you up I could show you what you want to see And take you where you want to be You could be my luck Even if the sky is falling down I know that we'll be safe and sound We're safe and sound I could fill your cup You know my river won't evaporate This world we still appreciate You could be my luck Even in a hurricane of frowns I know that we'll be safe and sound (safe and sound) We're safe and sound (safe and sound) We're safe and sound (Hold your ground) We're safe and sound (safe and sound) I could show you love In a tidal wave of mystery You'll still be standing next to me You could be my luck Even if we're six feet underground I know that we'll be safe and sound We're safe and sound (Safe and sound) (Safe and sound) (Hold your ground) (Safe and sound) I could lift you up I could show you what you want to see And take you where you want to be You could be my luck Even if the sky is falling down I know that we'll be safe and sound I could lift you up I could show you what you want to see And take you where you want to be You could be my luck Even if the sky is falling down I know that we'll be safe and sound We're safe and sound We're safe and sound We're safe and sound We're safe and sound (safe and sound) We're safe and sound (safe and sound) We're safe and sound (Hold your ground) We're safe and sound (safe and sound) We're safe and sound
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Written by: RYAN MERCHANT, SEBU SIMONIAN
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Safe and Sound" by Capital Cities was released on January 6, 2011 as a digital download.
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Song Lyrics"Safe and Sound" expresses a message of resilience, mixing bouncy synthesizers with lyrics about staying strong in the face of adversity.
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AchievementsThe song topped Billboard's alternative songs chart and even reached number 8 on the Hot 100.
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Music VideoIts innovative music video won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects in 2013.
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Chart PerformanceInternationally, the song charted at the top in Germany and Poland, and within the top ten in Australia, Austria, Italy, Canada, and New Zealand.
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CertificationThe song achieved multi-platinum certifications in many countries. It went certified double platinum in the United States and Germany, and platinum in Italy, New Zealand, and Australia.
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Song Composition"Safe and Sound" is an indie pop song that runs for approximately 3 minutes and 12 seconds. It comprises a mixture of various music genres, including electronic music and dance-pop.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Music Video category in 2014.
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Album DebutThe song served as the leading single for Capital Cities' debut studio album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery.
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Band's BreakthroughThe song’s success marked the breakthrough for Capital Cities, a duo consisting of Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian.
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Commercial Use"Safe and Sound" has been used extensively in advertisements, TV series, and movie soundtracks, including an advert for the 2013 Vodafone Italy campaign, the movie "New Year's Eve," and the TV series "Arrow."
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Song Writers"Safe and Sound" was written by band members Ryan Merchant, Sebu Simonian, along with their external collaborator Nick Merwin.
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Remix VersionsThe song's popular remix version includes one by DiscoTech. It has also been covered by various artists such as Taylor Swift.
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Live PerformanceCapital Cities have performed "Safe and Sound" at many prestigious occasions, including the Cochella Valley Music Festival.
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InfluenceThe wide acclaim and success of "Safe and Sound" helped to put Capital Cities on the map and boosted their popularity worldwide.
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