Wild Beasts - Mecca Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'Mecca' by Wild Beasts?

   'Mecca' was written by Ben Little, Christopher Robert Talbot, Hayden Norman Thorpe, and Thomas William Fleming.

2. What inspired the creation of 'Mecca'?

   Hayden Thorpe mentioned that 'Mecca' emerged from a piano at his dad's house. He was in a foul mood one morning when he was locked out and desperate to play. The song also drew inspiration from 1990s dance music and Detroit Techno.

3. How did the band approach the musical arrangement for 'Mecca'?

   The guitar and beat were added late in the process. Tom Fleming noted that there's something beautiful about making a post-dance record and then incorporating a guitar solo into it.

4. Did Wild Beasts intend for 'Mecca' to be a pop song?

   'Mecca' naturally evolved into a pop song rather than being designed as one. Hayden Thorpe felt it would have been an injustice not to allow it to bloom into its full potential.

5. What role did Hayden Thorpe's brother play in the creation of 'Mecca'?

   Hayden Thorpe mentioned that most of their songs, including 'Mecca,' emerged from a piano at his dad's house, which is often used by both him and his brother.