6/8

Album: California (2017)
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Songfacts®:

  • This is a track from the deluxe version of California. Blink rarely deviates from a 4/4 timing in their music, making this an unusual one in their catalog. The band explained on Twitter: "This is the strangest song blink have ever recorded. It's in 6/8 time. It's aggressive & one of our favorites from the deluxe because of it."
  • The main attribute of a 6/8 time signature is that it has a waltz feel. Other songs written in 6/8 time include "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" by The Beatles, "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal, "We Are The Champions" by Queen, "Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Joan Of Arc)" by OMD and "Latch" by Disclosure.

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