Carried Away

"Carried Away" is a song by American alternative rock band Passion Pit from their second studio album, Gossamer (2012). The song was written and produced by the band's frontman Michael Angelakos, with Chris Zane providing co-production. It was released as the fourth single from the album in 2013. The music video, directed by Brewer, was released on February 14th 2013. It featured American actress, director, and spokesperson Sophia Bush. Background Carried Away is the third track on Gossamer, but the fourth single to be released from the album. Frontman Michael Angelakos described the song as "[his] favourite song on the record". On 19th November 2012, Passion Pit announced a "Carried Away Remix Contest" in collaboration with Indaba Music. The winner, Freddie Westborn, won $1000 as his prize and his remix was released as a free download. Music Video The music video for "Carried Away" was directed by Ben and Alex Brewer, produced by Braxton Pope and Saul Levitz - in collaboration with Sophia Bush. The video shows a relationship between Michael Angelakos and Sophia Bush who seem to quarrel and argue quite a lot, however as the end draws near and the relationship becomes weaker and weaker, we see the two reconcile their differences and taking back the things that they have said to each other. The video was released on February 14th (appropriately Valentine's Day) and has reached over 3,000,000 views on the Passion Pit Vevo YouTube account as of June 2013. Released January 8, 2013 Format Digital download Recorded 2011; Gigantic Studios Genre Indie pop, synthpop Length 3:42 Label Columbia Writer(s) Michael Angelakos Producer Michael Angelakos, Chris Zane

[Verse 1] Since my heart is golden, I've got sense to hold in Tempted just to make an ugly scene No, I'm not as proper, my money's in copper Ripped down from the brownstones to the street [Pre-Chorus] Listen, I'm your friend, don't quote me, but not a friend worth noting Yes, please don't ever note me as your friend Who says we have cold hearts? Acting out our old parts Let's perform our favorite little scene, oh, oh, oh [Chorus] I get carried away Carried away from you And I'm hoping and I'm praying 'Cause I'm sorry, sorry about that Sorry about things that I said Always let it get to my head [Verse 2] Oh, a European, once again with feeling Higher education, making sense Justify your thesis, certain that you need this Tell me what your point is in defense [Pre-Chorus] Listen, I don't really know you and I don't think I want to But I think I can fake it if you can And let's agree there's no need, no more talk of money Let's just keep pretending to be friends, oh, oh, oh [Chorus] I get carried away Carried away from you And I'm hoping and I'm praying 'Cause I'm sorry, sorry about that Sorry about the things that I said Always let it get to my head I get carried away Carried away from you And I'm hoping and I'm praying 'Cause I'm sorry, sorry about that Sorry about the things that I said Always let it get to my head [Bridge] Wake up in the morning Wake up in the evening Wake up when you want to 'Cause no one's really watching Well, she'll have something to say about it But we all have problems We're all having problems And we've all got something to say [Chorus] I get carried away Carried away from you And I'm hoping and I'm praying 'Cause I'm sorry, sorry about that Sorry about things that I said Always let it get to my head I get carried away Carried away from you And I'm hoping and I'm praying 'Cause I'm sorry, sorry about that Sorry about the things that I said Always let it get to my head