Black Tin Box
Black Tin Box

Miike Snow - Black Tin Box Lyrics

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Mar 26, 2012
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Black Tin Box Music Video

Black Tin Box Lyrics

I bought you a black tin box,
Something to put your jewelry in.
But it struck me as the property of the childless.
It was cold out and warm in.

The edges were sharp.
The edges were sharp.
Take me down the hillside.
Show me where they used to play.
Take me down the hillside.
Show me where they used to play.

Black sheep, black sheep, in the aftershocks
Thought he could survive in the black tin box.
Black sheep, black sheep, in the aftershocks
Thought you could survive in the black tin box.

I mailed you a Dutch postcard
Where I tried to be comforting.
There were kids, my neighbors, on the sidewalk
Playing superman.

But the edges were sharp.
The edges were sharp.
Take me down the hillside.
Show me where they used to play.
Take me down the hillside.
Show me where they used to play.

Your sisters and you,
Running through the orange light of the after-day.

Black sheep, black sheep, in the aftershocks
Thought he could survive in the black tin box.
Black sheep, black sheep, in the aftershocks
Thought you could survive in the black tin box.

Writer(s): ANDREW WYATT, CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, PONTUS WINNBERG
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who collaborated with Miike Snow on 'Black Tin Box'?

    'Black Tin Box' features a collaboration with Swedish singer Lykke Li. The band had worked with her previously and felt her involvement added a unique touch to the track given their past duet performances during tours.

  2. When was 'Black Tin Box' released?

    'Black Tin Box' was released on January 24, 2012. It was part of Miike Snow's album 'Happy to You,' which was released in March of the same year.

  3. What's unique about the band Miike Snow's name?

    The name 'Miike Snow' was inspired by a friend named Mike Snow. The band added an extra 'i' for aesthetic reasons, despite common misconceptions that it relates to the Japanese director Takashi Miike.

  4. What albums have Miike Snow released?

    Miike Snow has released three studio albums: their self-titled debut 'Miike Snow' in 2009, 'Happy to You' in 2012, and 'iii' in 2016. Each album showcases their development in the indie pop genre with unique collaborations and hit tracks.

  5. How does 'Black Tin Box' relate to Miike Snow's discography?

    'Black Tin Box' is a track from Miike Snow's second album 'Happy to You.' Its collaboration with Lykke Li and thematic depth reflects the band's experimental indie pop style and their ability to blend haunting melodies with introspective lyrics.

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