|
"Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)" is an indie rock song by Canadian rock band Arcade Fire. It was the third single released from the band's debut album, ''Funeral''. The single was released on May 22, 2005, on the Rough Trade Records label. The single peaked at #26 on the UK Singles Chart, and it remained on the chart for two weeks.〔The Official Charts Company. "(Top 40 Singles )." (The Official UK Charts Company ). 2005-05-29.〕 Arcade Fire won the 2006 Juno Award for "Songwriter of the Year" for "Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)", along with two other tracks from ''Funeral'', and the song's music video was nominated "Video of the Year".〔"(2006 Juno Awards Winners )." ''(Juno Awards )''.〕 ==Background== The lyrics were written by Butler and Chassagne along with former band member Deu and inspired by the North American ice storm of 1998 in Montreal, which left the city in a blackout for over a week.〔Kelly, Jennifer. "(Features: Arcade Fire )." ''(Splendid Magazine )''. 2004.〕 The lyrics are mostly metaphorical and ambiguous, which has led to speculation as to what message they convey. The lyrics are dark ("Kids are dying out in the snow") and have a theme of hopelessness ("Don't have any dreams / Don't have any plans").〔Arcade Fire. Lyrics. "(Neighborhood #3 (Power Out) )." ''Funeral''. LP. Merge. 2004.〕 Butler acknowledges that the two used the outage "as a basis to start from, to talk about other stuff",〔Schreiber, Ryan. "(Interview: Arcade Fire )." ''(Pitchfork Media )''. 2005-02-14.〕 and so there are many ideas addressed in the song. Despite the pessimistic atmosphere, Butler has indicated that there are "two sides" to the lyrics, and it can be interpreted as "uplifting",〔Dunlevy, T'cha. "(Time to reflect, refresh for Arcade Fire )." ''(canada.com )''. 2005-11-25.〕 noting the lyrics "And the power's out / In the heart of man / Take it from your heart / Put it in your hand."〔 Says Butler: "If there's something fucked up in your heart, you're going to put it in your hand as a sword."〔 The lyrics also refer to Butler's idea that it is impossible to completely hide one's secrets. "A lot of people have (idea ) that there are aspects of your life that are hidden or secret … But I think that people are pretty much open book." He adds that the song can be interpreted politically, as current political figures have been accused of acting with hidden motives.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Neighborhood 3 (Power Out)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|