Deep Blue
Deep Blue

Arcade Fire - Deep Blue Lyrics

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Jun 27, 2011
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Deep Blue Lyrics

Here in my place and time
And here in my own skin I can finally begin
Let the century pass me by, standing under the night sky
Tomorrow means nothing

I was only a child then
Feeling barely alive when
I heard a song from a speaker of a passing car
Praying to a dying star, the memories fading
I can almost remember singing( La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

We watched the end of the century
Compressed on a tiny screen
A dead star collapsing and we could see
Something was ending
Are you through pretending?
We saw the signs in the suburbs

You could have never predicted that it could see through you
Kasparov, Deep Blue, 1996
Your mind's playing tricks now
Show's over so take a bow
And leave it in the shadows (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Hey
Put the cellphone down for a while
In the night there is something wild
Can you hear it breathing?
And hey
Put the laptop down for a while
In the night there is something wild
I feel it, it's leaving me

(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

Writer(s): William Butler, Win Butler, Regine Chassagne, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury, Richard R Parry
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired the song 'Deep Blue' by Arcade Fire?

    The title and theme of 'Deep Blue' were inspired by IBM's chess-playing supercomputer that defeated grandmaster Garry Kasparov in 1996. The song reflects on the triumph of technology over humanity as a generational loss of innocence.

  2. How did Win Butler describe the sound of 'Deep Blue'?

    Win Butler described 'Deep Blue' as sounding like a mix between Neil Young and Depeche Mode, an unlikely combination that they felt worked for the song.

  3. Was 'Deep Blue' used in any movies?

    Yes, 'Deep Blue' was used in the 2014 movie 'Boyhood,' which starred Ellar Coltrane and Patricia Arquette.

  4. Did the song 'Deep Blue' undergo many changes during production?

    Yes, 'Deep Blue' went through numerous iterations. Initially produced as a total synth song, it left the band feeling cold. Eventually, Win Butler and his brother found a balance by integrating almost a demo quality with the synth elements.

  5. What does the line 'Kasparov, Deep Blue, 1996' in the song refer to?

    The line 'Kasparov, Deep Blue, 1996' refers to the historic chess match where IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov, symbolizing the increasing influence of technology.

  6. Who are the writers of 'Deep Blue'?

    The song 'Deep Blue' was written by Arcade Fire members William Butler, Win Butler, Regine Chassagne, Jeremy Gara, Tim Kingsbury, and Richard R Parry.

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