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The boy who knew too much de Mika

Álbum de Mika

2009
★★★★☆
Basado en 7 votos
  • Fecha de lanzamiento: 18 de Septiembre de 2009
  • Compositores: Mika, Jodi Marr, Dan Warner, Imogen Heap, Rob Davis, Owen Pallett
  • Productores: Greg Wells, Mika, Imogen Heap, RedOne

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The boy who knew too much es un álbum de Mika, publicado en 2009. El disco incluye 12 canciones, entre ellas «We Are Golden», «Blame It On The Girls», «Rain» y «Dr John».

Antecedentes: la difícil tarea del segundo álbum

Tras el éxito masivo de "Life in Cartoon Motion", Mika se enfrentó a la enorme presión de crear un segundo álbum que estuviera a la altura de las expectativas. En lugar de replicar la fórmula de su debut, decidió sumergirse en sus propias experiencias adolescentes para crear "The Boy Who Knew Too Much". El álbum es una secuela conceptual de su primer disco, pasando de las fantasías de la niñez a las turbulentas y a menudo dolorosas realidades de la adolescencia.

El título original del álbum iba a ser "We Are Golden", como su primer sencillo, pero se cambió para reflejar mejor el tono narrativo del disco. Es un álbum que explora la dualidad de la adolescencia: la euforia y la angustia, la confianza y la inseguridad, la inocencia y la pérdida de la misma. Mika lo describió como una obra que celebra su "visión del pop adolescente de los años 60".

Grabación y sonido orquestal

Para su segundo trabajo, Mika volvió a colaborar principalmente con el productor Greg Wells. La grabación tuvo lugar en los legendarios Olympic Studios de Londres y en los Rocket Carousel Studios de Los Ángeles. El sonido de "The Boy Who Knew Too Much" es aún más grandilocuente y orquestal que el de su debut. Se utilizaron arreglos de cuerda y viento masivos, coros de góspel y una producción enérgica para crear un sonido cinematográfico y expansivo.

El álbum mantiene la energía del glam-pop de su predecesor, pero con una mayor sofisticación en los arreglos. La influencia de la música clásica y de las bandas sonoras de películas es aún más evidente. La producción es rica y detallada, creando un telón de fondo dramático para las historias de Mika sobre la adolescencia.

Estilo y contenido de las letras

"The Boy Who Knew Too Much" es un álbum de power pop teatral. Musicalmente, es enérgico y melódico, lleno de estribillos pegadizos y cambios de ritmo dramáticos. Las letras son el corazón del disco, explorando las complejidades de crecer. Mika escribe con una honestidad brutal sobre el acoso escolar, el primer amor, el desamor y la lucha por encontrar su lugar en el mundo.

Pese a los temas a menudo serios, el álbum nunca pierde su sentido de la diversión y el optimismo. Hay un equilibrio constante entre la melancolía y la euforia, una característica que define el estilo de Mika. Es un disco que se siente a la vez personal y universal, capturando las emociones intensas y contradictorias de la adolescencia.

Repaso a los temas clave

"We Are Golden": El primer sencillo es un himno de pop eufórico y desafiante sobre la celebración de la juventud y la autoaceptación. Con su coro masivo (que incluye un coro de góspel) y su ritmo galopante, la canción es una explosión de energía que captura perfectamente el espíritu del álbum. Su vídeo, con Mika bailando en ropa interior en su habitación, se convirtió en una icónica celebración de la libertad juvenil.

"Rain": Un tema de dance-pop melancólico con una producción que recuerda al synth-pop de los 80. La letra utiliza la metáfora de la lluvia para describir el final de una relación. Es una de las canciones más sofisticadas y bailables del álbum.

"Blame It on the Girls": Una canción de pop-rock enérgica y teatral con un toque de humor. La letra es una sátira sobre la superficialidad de la alta sociedad y las relaciones modernas. Fue el tercer sencillo del álbum en algunos mercados.

"Toy Boy": Una balada de cuento de hadas con un arreglo de cuerdas que recuerda a una banda sonora de Disney. La canción, que cuenta la historia de un "niño de juguete" que se siente perdido, es una conmovedora alegoría sobre la soledad y la búsqueda de pertenencia.

Ventas y gira

"The Boy Who Knew Too Much" fue un éxito comercial, aunque no alcanzó las ventas estratosféricas de su debut. Debutó en el Top 10 en más de diez países y fue particularmente exitoso en Europa, alcanzando el número 1 en Francia. El álbum demostró que Mika no era un "one-hit wonder" y consolidó su estatus como una de las estrellas del pop más creativas de su generación.

La gira mundial, The Imaginarium Tour, fue aclamada por su producción teatral y visual, que transformaba el escenario en un mundo de fantasía inspirado en el álbum. La gira reafirmó su reputación como un artista en vivo excepcional.

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Listado de Canciones

  1. We Are Golden3:58
    vídeo del tema We Are Golden
    Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from? No giving up when you're young and you want some Running around again Running for running Waking up In the midday sun What's to live for? You could see what I've done Staring at emotion In the light of day I was running From the things that you'd say We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden. We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden. Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from? No giving up when you're young and you want some Running around again Running for running Running around again Running for running I was a boy At an open door Why you staring Do you still think that you know? Looking for treasure In the things that you threw Like a magpie I live for glitter, not you We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden. We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden. Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from No giving up when you're young and you want some Now I'm sitting alone I'm finally looking around Left here on my own I'm gonna hurt myself Maybe losing my mind I'm still wondering why Had to let the world let it bleed dry We are not what you think we are We are not what you think we are We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from No giving up when you're young and you want some Running around again Running for running Running around again Running for running We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden.
  2. Blame It On The Girls3:34
    vídeo del tema Blame It On The Girls
    So I was sitting there in the bar and this guy comes up to me and he said "My life stinks" and I saw his gold credit card and I saw the way he was looking at people across the room and I looked at his face and you know, what a good looking face, and I just said, "Dude, your perspective on life sucks". He's got looks that books take pages to tell He's got a face to make you fall on your knees He's got money in the bank to thank and I guess You could think he's livin' at ease Like lovers on the open shore -- What's the matter? When you're sitting there with so much more --What's the matter? While you're wondering what the hell to be Are you wishing you were ugly like me? Blame it on the girls who know what to do Blame it on the boys who keep hitting on you Blame it on your mother for the things she said Blame it on your father but you know he's dead Blame it on the girls Blame it on the boys Blame it on the girls Blame it on the boys Life could be simple but you never fail To complicate it every single time You could have children and a wife, a perfect little life But you blow it on a bottle of wine Like a baby you're a stubborn child -- what's the matter Always looking for an axe to grind -- what's the matter While you're wondering what the hell to do We were wishing we were lucky like you Blame it on the girls who know what to do Blame it on the boys who keep hitting on you Blame it on your mother for the things she said Blame it on your father but you know he's dead Blame it on the girls Blame it on the boys Blame it on the girls Blame it on the boys x 2 He's got looks that books take pages to tell He's got a face to make you fall on your knees He's got money in the bank to thank and I guess You could think he's livin' at ease Blame it on the girls who know what to do Blame it on the boys who keep hitting on you Blame it on your mother for the things she said Blame it on your father but you know he's dead Blame it on the girls Blame it on the boys Blame it on the girls Blame it on the boys x 2
  3. Rain3:44
    vídeo del tema Rain
    Is it really necessary Every single day Making me more ordinary In every possible way This ordinary mind is broken You did it and you don't even know Leaving me with words unspoken You better get back cuz I'm ready for... More than this Whatever it is Baby, I hate days like this Caught in a trap I can't look back Baby I hate days like this When it rain rain rain rains It rain rain rain rains When it rain rain rain rains It rain rain rain rains... More than this Baby I hate days like Trying to be ordinary Was it me who was the fool? Thought you found the man you wanted Until you turn him into something new Well even if our minds are broken There's something that I need you to know It's nothing like the life we wanted You better move on Cuz I'm ready for More than this Whatever it is Baby, I hate days like this Caught in a trap I can't look back Baby I hate days like this When it rain rain rain rains It rain rain rain rains More than this Baby I hate days like (Spoken) I'm not angry Don't know what to do After all the years that I spent with you I can't blame you for the things you say I was using you just to hide away More than this Whatever it is Baby, I hate days like this Caught in a trap I can't look back Baby I hate days like this When it rain rain rain rains It rain rain rain rains... When it rain rain rain rains It rain rain rain rains When it rain rain rain rains It rain rain rain rains... When it rain rain rain rains It rain rain rain rains More than this Baby I hate days like
  4. Dr John3:44

    Letra

    I look for joy in a strange place From the back of the bar From afar I see the look on my mama's face When her son's in the corner, undone She says that my life is over "Boy, you don't know what you got 'til it's gone. Come put your head upon my shoulder." She gave me her hand, but I ignored her Oh, Dr. John What am I doing? What am I doing wrong? 'Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on Oh, Dr. John I look for joy in a strange place In the back of a bar From afar I see the look on my daddy's face When his son's falling over, undone Father, my life is over I didn't know what I had, now it's gone Can I lay my head upon your shoulder? If I fall asleep, will it be over? Oh, Dr. John What am I doing? What am I doing wrong? 'Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on Oh, Dr. John What am I doing? What am I doing wrong? 'Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on You say I'm a big heartbreaker But, Doctor, I'd never hurt ya Isn't it obvious? Oh, Dr. John What am I doing? What am I doing wrong? 'Cause I keep on trying Something ain't going Something ain't going on (Oh, Dr. John.) Another day, another break up. We hold on, and on We hold on, and on, and on (I keep on trying.) Another day, another wake up. We hold on, and on We hold on, and on, and on (Oh, Dr. John.) Another day, another break up. (We hold on, and on.) What am I doing? (We hold on, and on, and on.) What am I doing wrong? 'Cause I (keep on trying) (Another day, another wake up.) (We hold on, and on.) Something ain't going (We hold on, and on, and on.) Something ain't going on (Oh, Dr. John.) (Another day, another break up.) (We hold on, and on.) What am I doing (We hold on, and on, and on.) What am I doing wrong? 'Cause I (keep on trying) (Another day, another wake up.) (We hold on, and on.) Something ain't going (We hold on, and on, and on.) Something ain't going on Dr. John Ooh, ooh, ooh Dr. John
  5. I See You4:17

    Letra

    I'm sitting across from you I'm dreaming of the things I do I don't speak, you don't know me at all For fear of what you might do I say nothing but stare at you And I'm dreaming I'm trippin' over you Truth be told My problems solved You mean the world to be but you'll never know You could be cruel to me While we're risking the way that I see you That I see you (3x) That I see Conversations Not me at all I'm hesitating Only to fall And I'm waiting, I'm hating everyone Could it be you fell for me? And any possible similarity If it's all, how would I know? You never knew me at all but I see you But I see you (4x) I'm standing across from you (But I see you) I've dreamt alone, now the dreams won't do (But I see you) I'm standing across from you (But I see you) I've dreamt alone, now the dreams won't do (But I see you) Truth be told, my problem solved You mean the world to me But you'll never know You could be cruel to me While we're risking the way that I see you But I see you (4x) I'm standing across from you (But I see you) I've dreamt alone, now the dreams won't do (But I see you) (4x) But I see you But I see you But I see you
  6. Blue Eyes2:50

    Letra

    Your heart is broken To your surprise You're sick of crying For blue eyes So tired of living Misunderstood Think hard woman I think you should Come, sorrow is so peculiar It comes in a day, then it'll never leave you You take a pill, wonder if it will fix you Then wonder why sorrow has never left you I'm talkin' bout blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter, matter Blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter matter So blind, so blind What's the matter, matter Blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter with you? You're heart got broken, On the underground, Go find your spirit In a lost and found Oh I've been watching How you behave Not much like a lover More like a slave Come, sorrow is so peculiar It comes in a day, then it'll never leave you You take a pill, wonder if it will fix you Then wonder why sorrow has never left you I'm talkin' bout blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter, matter Blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter matter So blind, so blind What's the matter, matter Blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter with... Blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter matter Blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter matter So blind, so blind What's the matter, matter Blue eyes, blue eyes What's the matter with you? What's the matter with you? What's the matter with you
  7. Good Gone Girl3:02

    Letra

    Could you believe The same old story It never bores me Though I've heard it all before. Her name was Georgia And she was gorgeous. When she adored ya The whole room would get to know. Like a movie that is filled with lust Coming at you with a double D bust. At the bed of a wounded soldier In a rush 'cause she's getting older. Hanging out in the fancy bars With the boys who can play guitar. Listen up 'cause I've got to warn ya She's gonna make it out in California. Hey you what's a good girl like you Doin' in this crazy world? Where's the good gone girl? Dance, dance to the life you wanted When you were only 17 With your good girl dream. Ooh ooh Good gone girl Could you believe The same old phonies Those painted ponies That you've ridden all before. Her name was April But she was hateful. Enough to make you Want to run right out the door. I can tell you what you want the most Hang around for the champagne toast. When the end of the night gets tricky Don't you know that beggars can't be picky? Lookin' out for a man who's golden Doesn't matter if he's old, he's rollin'. Coming at you like a desperate hunter Sugar daddy but he's just a munter. [2x] Hey you what's a good girl like you Doin' in this crazy world? Where's the good gone girl? Dance, dance to the life you wanted When you were only 17 With your good girl dream. [2x] Ooh ooh Good gone girl [3x] She's walking around all over the town. Needs somebody to notice but the goodness gets her down. She's happy to choose somebody to use. Good gone girl she's got nothing left to lose.
  8. Touches You3:20

    Letra

    When you've had enough and you need somebody to know When you're looking tough but you need a way to let it go Come on now, what's a boy s'posed to do When I can't seem to leave you alone Touching me touching you I wanna be your brother, wanna be your father too Never make you run for cover even if they want us to I wanna be your sister, wanna be your mother too I wanna be wanna be Whatever else that touches you Whatever else that touches you Whatever else that touches you If you're ever losing, losing your way Just stop and listen to the things that they say To avoid confrontation You walk away Growing up when I need to compromise When I've had enough 20 years and I realize Come on now, what's a boy s'posed to do When I can't seem to leave you alone Touching me touching you I wanna be your brother, wanna be your father too Never make you run for cover even if they want us to I wanna be your sister, wanna be your mother too I wanna be wanna be Whatever else that touches you I wanna be your brother, wanna be your father too Never make you run for cover even if they want us to I wanna be your sister, wanna be your mother too I wanna be wanna be Whatever else that touches you Whatever else that touches you Whatever else that touches you Whatever else that touches you Whatever else that touches you When you've had enough and you need somebody to know When you're looking tough but you need a way to let it go Come on now, what's a boy s'posed to do But I can't seem to leave you alone Touching me touching you
  9. By The Time3:21

    Letra

    Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up, No, don't wake me up Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up, No, don't wake me up It's the early morn Lights flick on Sleepy eyes peek through the blinds at something wrong Motionless remains the mess Shame, such a beautiful, beautiful young life By the time I'm dreaming And you've crept out on me sleeping I'm busy in the blissful unaware By the time I'm dreaming And you've crept out on me sleeping Tell me how am I supposed to care Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up, No, don't wake me up Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up, No, don't wake me up A trail of clothes two years old Why did you have to go and leave all this stuff behind Wasn't I allowed three strikes and out No, but you said I could, said I could just one night By the time I'm dreaming And you've crept out on me sleeping I'm busy in the blissful unaware By the time I'm dreaming And you've crept out on me sleeping Tell me how am I supposed to care If I had let you go, let you go (sounds like Would) Would this be different, different Now I'll never know never know I didn't get the chance damn you If I let had you go, let you go Would this be different, different Now I'll never know never know I didn't get the chance damn you And by the time I'm dreaming And you've crept out on me sleeping I'm busy in the blissful unaware And by the time I'm dreaming And you've crept out on me sleeping Tell me how am I supposed to care Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up, No, don't wake me up Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up, No, don't wake me up Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up, No, don't wake me up Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up, No, don't wake me up Don't wake up, won't wake up, can't wake up
  10. One Foot Boy2:59

    Letra

    What's a matter With going places? Take that gross look off your faces Empty loving makes me seasick What you're here for, I don't need it I'll say nothing on your microphone Till you swear to take me home There's a one foot boy eleven stone He's sitting on my shoulder I'm too scared to look away, He comes here almost everyday And everyday I push him off and tell him boy we're over My oh my I think my mind is gone I'm left here wondering Was I crazy all along? What do I do? Nothing left but pray Gonna shoot somebody Help me drive this craziness away I'm happy on my own One foot boy! One foot boy! One foot boy! One foot boy! (x2) Say you like me, But not with changes? Shut up and forget it These are my faces All these colours That surround me All these places Only drown me I'll say nothing on your microphone Till you swear to take me home There's a one foot boy eleven stone He's sitting on my shoulder I'm too scared to look away, He comes here almost everyday And everyday I push him off and tell him boy we're over My oh my I think my mind is gone I'm left here wondering Was I crazy all along? What do I do? Nothing left but pray Gonna shoot somebody Help me drive this craziness away I'm happy on my own I think my mind is gone I'm left here wondering Was I crazy all along? What do I do? Nothing left but pray Gonna shoot somebody Help me drive this craziness away I'm happy on my own What's a matter With going places? Take that gross look off your faces Empty loving makes me seasick What you here for, I don't need it One foot boy! One foot boy! One foot boy! One foot boy! One foot boy! One foot boy! One foot boy! One foot boy! Happy on my own
  11. Toy Boy2:58

    Letra

    I'm a wind up toy In an up-down world If you leave me all alone I'll make a mess for sure I've a heart of gold In the smallest size Leave me in the dark You never hear me cry PRE-CHORUS 1: More than an illustration Points of articulation Come to life on a brass spring Such a wonderful plaything VERSE 2: It's a cruel cross That I have to bear If you come a little close I'm going to pull your hair More than just a toy In a patched blue suit When you hold me in your arms I'm just a boy like you But your momma thought There was something wrong Didn't want you sleeping With a boy too long It's a serious thing In a grown-up world Maybe you'd be better With a Barbie girl PRE-CHORUS 2 You knew that I adored ya But you left me in Georgia Toys are not sentimental; How could I be for rental? VERSE 3 She's the meanest hag That has ever been Pulled out my insides With an old safety pin I'm the sorest sight Now I feel like trash Clothes are made of rags And they don't even match So she dressed me up As the man she loved And threw me in a box When she had had enough Now the light of day I no longer see She stuck her voodoo pins Where my eyes used to be PRE-CHORUS 3 Accidentally tragic Victim of her black magic Had a boy once who loved me Now he's so afraid of me VERSE 4 On a long lost day When you're grey and old You'll be there remembering Your old toy boy When your only son's Wondering what to be Tell him the story of A boy like me
  12. Pick Up Off The Floor3:25

    Letra

    There's a girl, thought she knew, What her life was going to do, Then she goes, and falls in love and throws it all away. But her man, can't decide, If he's made the right choice in life, So she comes home on day to find he's gone away. Put your heart back in your pocket, Pick your love up off the floor When your momma says you're stopping, But girl, let me tell you more: If he's 95 or 22, A boy's gonna do what he's gonna do, He says he don't love you anymore, So pick up off the floor. Walks around an empty town, Sees his face coming around, Every corner takes on a similar stay. Love is lost, life can burn, But your luck will return, But if you're dragging it down you won't know it's there Put your heart back in your pocket, Pick your love up off the floor When your momma says you're stopping, But girl, let me tell you more: If he's 95 or 22, A boy's gonna do what he's gonna do, He says he don't love you anymore, So pick up off the floor. Put your heart back in your pocket, Pick your love up off the floor When your momma says you're stopping, But girl, let me tell you more: If he's 95 or 22, A boy's gonna do what he's gonna do, He says he don't love you anymore, So pick up off the floor. Pick your love, love, love (pick up off the floor) Oooooooooh (pick up off the floor) Put your heart back in your pocket, Pick your love up off the floor When your momma says you're stopping But girl let me tell you more If he's 95 or 22 A boy's gonna do what he's gonna do He says he don't love you anymore So pick up off the floor