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/ new wave song performed by

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band

Dragonette Dragonette is the stage name of Canadian singer-songwriter Martina Sorbara. Originally an electronic music band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 2005, the band consisted of Sorbara with her husband Dan Kurtz as bassist and producer (also in The ...

. The song was written and produced by Dragonette for their second studio album, ''

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'' (2009). It serves as the album's final single. The track was remixed by a number of producers, including Fabian and Buffetlibre, and the latter of which appeared on Dragonette's remix album " Mixin to Thrill".

Lyrics and composition

Lyrically, the song speaks about staying in a bad relationship knowingly. The girl is making a plea to her lover; she's letting them know that she is not some weak, dependent person and that she has no problem leaving this person if they don't stop their destructive behavior.

Critical reception

The song was received well by critics, some praising Martina for her vocals on the chorus of the track, and others claimed it to be one of the best tracks on the album, along with Pick Up the Phone.

Music video

The official music video for the song premiered on Much, and was later uploaded to Dragonette's official

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Martina Sorbara Martina Sorbara (born November 13, 1978) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and frontwoman of the band Dragonette."Naughty sounds from the minister's daughter; DRAGONETTE Singer-songwriter moves to London and gets her groove on". ''Toronto Star'', M ...

appearing with different styling, such as hair, make-up and clothing, walking around a room full of bright lights and mirrors. A music video featuring the Buffetlibre remix of the song also exists.

References

{{authority control 2000s ballads 2009 songs 2010 singles Dragonette songs Mercury Records singles Songs written by Dan Kurtz Songs written by Martina Sorbara Synth-pop ballads