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Wikipedia article
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| type = single
| artist = Passion Pit
| album = Gossamer
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| recorded = 2011; Gigantic Studios; N.Y.C
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| label = Columbia
| writer = Michael Angelakos
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| prev_title = Little Secrets
| prev_year = 2009
| next_title = I'll Be Alright
| next_year = 2012
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"'Take a Walk'" is a song by American indietronica band Passion Pit from their second studio album, 'Gossamer' (2012). The song was written and produced by the band's frontman Michael Angelakos, with Chris Zane providing co-production. It was released as the lead single from the album in May 2012.
'Rolling Stone' named "Take a Walk" the third-best song of 2012.
Background
"Take a Walk" was written by Michael Angelakos, lead singer and keyboardist of Passion Pit. The song's lyrical content depicts a businessman burdened by financial troubles. According to Angelakos, each verse of the song is based upon a certain member of his family at one point in his or her life.
In popular culture
*The song appeared in a commercial by fast food chain Taco Bell advertising their Doritos Locos. Reception by the band's fan base to the song's use in the commercial was mixed. Angelakos defended the use of "Take a Walk" in the commercial, explaining: "It's not about promoting celebrities or giant corporations or anything like that. Its just airtimeIt's an amazing opportunity. And, honestly, you take what you can get. I say no to about 90 percent of the offers, but we just want people to hear the music at the end of the day."
*The song also appears in the soundtrack of the 2012 racing video game Forza Horizon, on the in-game radio station Horizon Pulse.
Music video
The music video for "Take a Walk" was directed by David Wilson in collaboration with the Creators Project. The video is seen from the perspective of a ball as it bounces across several locations in and around Philadelphia, including a suburban neighborhood (Plymouth Meeting), farmland (Maple acres farm), Fairmount Park, and various parts of the city. Advanced helicam technology was utilized in the production of the video in order to achieve the effect.
Formats and track listings
;Digital download
# "Take a Walk" 4:23
;Digital download remix single
# "Take a Walk" (The M Machine Remix) 4:23
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Category:2012 singles
Category:Passion Pit songs
Category:Music videos directed by David Wilson (director)
Category:Songs written by Michael Angelakos
Category:2011 songs
Category:Columbia Records singles
Category:Songs about New York City
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