Endlessly (song)
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| Name | Endlessly |
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| Length | 3:49 |
| Alternative titles | - |
| First live performance | 11th October 2003 |
| Latest live performance | 23rd February 2004 |
| Recorded | Air Studios, London and Grouse Lodge, 2003 |
| Writer/composer | Matthew Bellamy |
| Producer | Rich Costey |
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| Fury (bonus track) | < | Endlessly | > | Thoughts of a Dying Atheist |
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Description
A song that uses keyboards and synthesisers, described by Bellamy as a "basic love song. I think there is hope in there, even though I'm dealing with generally dark subjects".
Composition
At first glance it seems like a fairly simple song, but it contains some experimental elements throughout the song. In terms of production, Endlessly has some hidden details in the mix, especially reversed elements, such as bongos throughout the song and piano chords in the bridge.
Both things can be heard here.
Additional information
Matt mentioned that when writing the song, they were trying to create something 'abstract', even though it has lyrical content, even though the lyrics are trying to create a form an abstract vibe that gives you the ability to go off the way of reality in your mind a little bit.[1]
According to Howard, Endlessly was originally more of a rock song than its final incarnation. It apparently had a bluesy riff.[2]
Soprano singer Renee Fleming covered "Endlessly" on her 2010 album Dark Hope.
Live
Endlessly was held back from being performed until the end of the September 2003 promotional tour and debuted at the first gig of the European tour in October. Surprisingly, Endlessly was performed at every single date in 2003 after its first performance with the sole exception being a promotional gig. Because of this, the majority of audio recordings available from 2003 include Endlessly. 2003 footage was particularly rare and pro-shots were even fewer, meaning very little footage of Endlessly is available.
Endlessly is also the less played song from Absolution.
Lyrics
There's a part of me you'll never know
The only thing I'll never show
Hopelessly I'll love you endlessly Hopelessly I'll give you everything But I won't give you up I won't let you down And I won't leave you falling If the moment ever comes
It's plain to see it's trying to speak Cherished dreams forever asleep
Hopelessly I'll love you endlessly Hopelessly I'll give you everything But I won't give you up I won't let you down And I won't leave you falling If the moment ever comes
Hopelessly I'll love you endlessly Hopelessly I'll give you everything But I won't give you up I won't let you down And I won't leave you falling But the moment never comes
References
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