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, released as the fourth single from their debut album ''

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''. The single was digitally released on the Australian

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on 25 September 2009. The CD single was released on 28 September 2009. The song was remixed for single release, making it more uptempo and upbeat.

Lyrics and writing

"Without You" is a notable song on ''Walking on a Dream'' as it is the only down-tempo composition on the entire album, contrasting with the previous single releases from the band. The song is a slow, melancholy ballad sung by Steele with such lyrics as; "No future there is no past, No slow there is no fast."

Music video

The music video was shot in

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by Josh Logue. The music video, which does not feature Littlemore, consists of Steele in black and white birdlike garb and ice-blue contact lens, who is surrounded by a

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made of white neon lights. To complete the ice blue theme, other props include a chair and table of food all within the video's aesthetic. The video was shown on the Australian

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. NovaNation claims "The Empire of the Sun boys have dropped another video that speaks volumes about their ability to see beyond the music."
The video has also been aired on Network Ten, Ten's '' Video Hits'', GO!'s ''

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Track listing

iTunes EP # "Without You" (new version) – 3:31 # "Walking on a Dream" (Treasure Fingers Remix) – 5:25 # "Standing on the Shore" (Losers Remix) – 6:39 # "Without You" (album version) – 4:58 UK 7-inch vinyl single * ''Purple-colored see-through vinyl'' # "Without You" (new version) – 3:31 # "Girl" – 3:12 Promo CD single # "Without You" (new version) – 3:31 # "Without You" (new version) (instrumental) – 3:33

Release history

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Without You (Empire Of The Sun Song) Empire of the Sun (band) songs 2009 singles Songs written by Luke Steele (musician) Songs written by Nick Littlemore 2008 songs EMI Records singles