1901
Phoenix · Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix: Special Edition (Incl. Bonus Cd [2009]
Past and present, they don't matter,
Not if you just sort it out.
Watch your moving in elliptical pattern.
Think it's not what you say.
What you say is way too complicated.
For a minute, thought I couldn't tell how to fall out.
Oh, it's 20 seconds 'til the last call.
Going, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey."
By now, you know it's easy,
Like we did it all summer long.
And I'll be anything you ask and more.
Going, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey."
It's not a miracle we needed.
And no I wouldn't let you think so.
Falling, falling, falling, falling.
Falling falling, falling, falling.
Girlfriend, you know your girlfriend's drifting away.
Past and present, 1855-1901.
Watch them build up a material tower.
I think it's not gonna stay. Anyway, I think it's overrated.
For a minute, thought I couldn't tell how to fall out.
Oh, it's 20 seconds 'til the last call.
Going, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey."
By now, you know it's easy,
Like we did it all summer long.
And I'll be anything you ask and more.
Going, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey."
It's not a miracle we needed.
And no I wouldn't let you think so.
Falling, falling, falling, falling.
Falling, falling, falling, falling.
Falling, falling, falling, falling.
1901
Released in 2009, 1901 stands as a defining track from Phoenix's breakthrough album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. The song captures the French indie pop band at the height of their creative momentum, blending infectious synth-pop rhythms with a driving, danceable energy that propelled them to international acclaim. Its production features a distinctive, pulsating bassline and crisp percussion that underscore the group's signature sound of polished, upbeat instrumentation. As a centerpiece of their discography, the recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft accessible yet sophisticated pop music that resonates across generations. The track remains a staple of their live performances and a key element in understanding their evolution from underground favorites to global headliners during this pivotal era.