| "Porcelain" | ||||
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| Single by Moby | ||||
| from the album Play | ||||
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| Released | April 25, 2000 | |||
| Studio | Moby's home studio (Manhattan, New York) | |||
| Genre | Downtempo | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Moby | |||
| Producer(s) | Moby | |||
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| "Moby - Porcelain" on YouTube | ||||
"Porcelain" is a song by American electronic musician Moby. It was released on April 25, 2000, as the sixth single from his fifth studio album Play (1999). Written by Moby, who also performs vocals on the recording, "Porcelain" is a melancholic song with lyrics reflecting on the breakup of a relationship. It features a lush musical backing that incorporates reversed strings and various synthesized elements. While Moby initially expressed disdain over the song and its production, he was eventually talked into including it on Play.
One of the most successful singles from Play, "Porcelain" became a top five hit in the United Kingdom and entered various other national record charts. Contributing to the song's commercial exposure was its use in several forms of media, including a notable placement in the 2000 film The Beach. Music critics have highlighted "Porcelain" as a standout track on Play, and it has also been included on several year-end and all-time lists of the best songs. Two different music videos were produced for "Porcelain", directed by Jonas Åkerlund and Nick Brandt respectively.