The Avalanches - If I Was a Folkstar Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who collaborated with The Avalanches on 'If I Was a Folkstar'?

   'If I Was a Folkstar' features collaboration with American recording artist Toro y Moi, whose real name is Chaz Bundick.

2. What album is 'If I Was a Folkstar' featured on?

   'If I Was a Folkstar' is featured on The Avalanches' second studio album, 'Wildflower,' which was released in 2016.

3. What inspired the lyrics of 'If I Was a Folkstar'?

   The lyrics of 'If I Was a Folkstar' were inspired by an experience Toro y Moi had when he and his wife-to-be took LSD on a beach. This personal experience influenced the dreamy and surreal quality of the song's lyrics.

4. Does 'If I Was a Folkstar' include any notable samples?

   'If I Was a Folkstar' includes the radio opening from Queens of the Stone Age's song 'You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, But I Feel Like a Millionaire.'

5. How does 'If I Was a Folkstar' fit into the theme of the album Wildflower?

   'Wildflower,' as described by Robbie Chater, is structured like a road trip from an urban environment to somewhere remote while on LSD. 'If I Was a Folkstar,' with its dreamy and psychedelic vibe, fits well within this overarching theme.

6. Who are the writers of 'If I Was a Folkstar'?

   'If I Was a Folkstar' was written by Robbie Chater, Chaz Bundick (Toro y Moi), and Anthony Di Blasi.