The Maccabees - Pelican Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was the song 'Pelican' by The Maccabees first released?

   'Pelican' was first released in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2011, as the lead single from The Maccabees' third studio album, 'Given to the Wild'.

2. Who directed the music video for 'Pelican'?

   The music video for 'Pelican' was directed by David Wilson. It features a black background with several objects and children's faces splitting in half as they approach the camera.

3. What notable awards or recognitions did 'Pelican' receive?

   At the 58th Ivor Novello Awards, 'Pelican' won Best Contemporary Song. It was also chosen by Fearne Cotton as her Record of the Week and won UK Single Song Release Of The Year at the 2013 Music Producers Guild Awards.

4. In which video games and TV shows has 'Pelican' been featured?

   'Pelican' was used for the soundtrack of the 2012 racing video game Forza Horizon and the preview montage of the BBC 2 show Top Gear's 19th season on January 27, 2013.

5. When was 'Pelican' first played on BBC Radio 1?

   'Pelican' received its first play on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show at 7:30 PM on November 15, 2011.

6. What themes are explored in 'Pelican'?

   While the song's lyrics appear to have nothing to do with pelicans, it explores themes of innocence, nostalgia, and parenthood, which are recurring themes throughout The Maccabees' album 'Given to the Wild'.