Genghis Khan (Miike Snow song)

"Genghis Khan"
Single by Miike Snow
from the album iii
Released December 3, 2015 (2015-12-03)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2015
Genre
Length 3:32
Label
Producer(s)
Miike Snow singles chronology
"Heart Is Full"
(2015)
"Genghis Khan"
(2015)
"The Heart of Me"
(2016)

"Genghis Khan" is a song by the Swedish indie pop band Miike Snow. It was the second single from their third studio album, iii (2016), released on Downtown Records and Atlantic Records.

Music video

The music video for "Genghis Khan" was initially released on January 12, 2016 exclusively through BuzzFeed. The concept of the video follows a James Bond-esque theme in which a villain struggles to kill his captive due to personal conflicts. Instead of completing his task, the villain ultimately chooses to release his captive, who then makes an attempt to escape. However, in a last minute change of heart, he voluntarily returns to his captor. The two characters then unite through a joint dance sequence, while the villain is seemingly happy for the first time in the video. The video heavily explores themes of homosexuality, as seen by the antagonist of the story leaving his wife to start a new life with his male former captive. The story ends with the antagonist's ex-wife vengefully spying on him and his male partner, seemingly plotting her revenge.

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[1] 44
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[2] 7
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[3] 12
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[4] 12

References

  1. "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  2. "Miike Snow – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Miike Snow. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  3. "Miike Snow – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Miike Snow. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  4. "Miike Snow – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Miike Snow. Retrieved March 18, 2016.

External links

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