Damon Albarn - The Selfish Giant Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who features on the track 'The Selfish Giant' by Damon Albarn?

   'The Selfish Giant' features Natasha Khan, known professionally as Bat for Lashes. She contributes a 'ghostly echo' to the song.

2. What album is 'The Selfish Giant' from?

   'The Selfish Giant' is from Damon Albarn's debut solo studio album titled 'Everyday Robots,' released in 2014.

3. Who produced 'The Selfish Giant'?

   'The Selfish Giant' was produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell. They previously collaborated on Bobby Womack's comeback album 'The Bravest Man in the Universe.'

4. How long did it take to record the album 'Everyday Robots'?

   According to Damon Albarn, recording the album took about three months. They worked five days a week from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Albarn's studio.

5. What instruments did Damon Albarn play on 'The Selfish Giant'?

   Damon Albarn handled singing, piano, and guitar parts for the track. Richard Russell was responsible for drum programming.

6. Why did Damon Albarn initially want to remove the line 'It's hard to be a lover when the TV's on and nothing is in your eyes'?

   Albarn felt that the line was harsh and didn't want to include it in the song, but his producer Richard Russell insisted on keeping it because he believed it was one of the best lines written for the song.