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Walking On A Dream
Empire Of The Sun
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- Album
- Walking On A Dream
- Released
- 2008
- Genres
- Length
- 3:16
- Tempo
- 127 BPM
- Label
- Capitol Records
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About this song
"Walking on a Dream" is the first and most popular single by Australian electropop duo Empire of the Sun. It appears on their 2008 debut album of the same name.
What it's about
The band has said the song touches on the feeling of missing home or missing someone, but they prefer to leave its meaning open rather than spell it out.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 13 other songs, like “For the Thrill by PSB Chase”.
- Covered 3 times, including “Walking On A Dream by Beck Pete”.
- Written by Donnie Sloan, Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore.
- Produced by Peter Mayes, Donnie Sloan, Empire of the Sun and Chris Vallejo.
- Recorded at Soundworks Music Studio (Sydney).