Crystal Castles - Courtship Dating Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Courtship Dating' released as a single?

   'Courtship Dating' was released as the third single from Crystal Castles' debut studio album on March 31, 2008.

2. What inspiration is behind 'Courtship Dating'?

   According to the Independent, 'Courtship Dating' is about human taxidermy, exploring the idea of preserving the beauty of a lover like one would preserve an animal.

3. How did 'Courtship Dating' perform on the charts?

   In the United Kingdom, 'Courtship Dating' reached number 4 on the Official Charts Company's Independent Singles Chart and number 39 on their Physical Singles Chart.

4. How has NME described 'Courtship Dating'?

   NME described 'Courtship Dating' as 'synth-pop filled up with muted screams, jerking bass, and sparking circuit boards,' and as 'the best piece of humanity-loathing cyborg pop since the Knife's Silent Shout.'

5. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Courtship Dating'?

   The lyrics for 'Courtship Dating' were written by Alice Glass and Ethan Kath, who are both members of Crystal Castles.