Crystal Castles - Pap Smear

[@Necronometer]

One of my favorite Crystal Castles track. This tracks exemplifies their talent for creating effortlessly catchy synth hooks and deconstructing them in the most fabulous, gritty way possible. What creativity.

[@mikedang3613]

Necronometer thanks melon

[@jamesmcloughlin8409]

strong 4

[@iearthling68]

Agreed 💯

[@robo7230]

I just melt everytime she says 'pale'. Song is so addicting

[@zeetronn]

frr me too

[@n0_nxme_]

John Wick moment Just the original movie soundtracks give me this association

[@laurelalloro]

Wait you actually understand the lyrics ??

[@animkotna]

@@laurelalloro i just can't hear any word same thing

[@sophonias5842]

@@laurelalloro I was thinking the same thing lmao

[@TerryRoyer]

The lyrics are just so alien and the mood so foreign it blows me away.

[@Dr_Pickle]

[Verse 1: Alice Glass] You never got to bloom They cut you from the stem You're innocent at birth Until you understand [Pre-Chorus: Alice Glass] Repeat every word that you say to me They put you to use or put you to sleep I can't tell you the difference between An embryo or a planted seed [Chorus: Alice Glass] So many shades of white, so many shades of pale I know what you hate, so I do it constantly So many shades of white, so many shades of pale I know how to cut a wound that will not heal [Verse 2: Alice Glass] Consistency of dirt Insects that spun your silk They wait for gratitude They wail for mother's milk [Pre-Chorus: Alice Glass] Repeat every word that you say to me They put you to use or put you to sleep I can't tell you the difference between An embryo or a planted seed [Chorus: Alice Glass] So many shades of white, so many shades of pale I know what you hate, so I do it constantly So many shades of white, so many shades of pale I know how to cut a wound that will not heal [Outro: Alice Glass] So many shades of white, so many- I know what you hate, so I do- So many shades of white, so many- I know what you hate, so I do- I know how to cut a wound that will not heal I know how to cut a wound that will not heal

[@brunomarcial7214]

poetry.

[@Daphnse]

This song just got more bad ass

[@Мария-э4е4х]

1 qqq1q0o1 b

[@lexicoykoi]

Some of the best lyrics I’ve ever heard

[@julitoatenaa]

So many shades of white 🕊️

[@mikaelahyakuya5804]

i never get bored of this song. its so good

[@mirdulia]

I’m saying

[@gxbrxxl9626]

Sounds like Sonic losing a shitload of rings

[@nicholashelgoe310]

Best comment ever

[@matts882]

Sonic after too much E and way too drunk trying to run home crashing into everything all the time.

[@thatonedude9096]

i was wondering what that sound was related too 🤔

[@NervesiT]

Hmm tu é brasileiro n é memo ;)

[@jem117]

I can't unhear it now LOL

[@nthatte1215]

Too bad they never played this live. It is one of the best songs ever made.

[@astrog1012]

AGREED

[@slidecutter]

So ethereal

[@kate9341]

Nikhil Thatte YES.

[@yoelcapoful]

Facts

[@cyberglitch7630]

Facts

[@AntiActionFox]

It was interesting what happened to me just now. I havent heard this song in 7 years. I had completely forgotten the lyrics but remembered the synths. As this song progressed, the lyrics slowly came back to me, and by the time Alice's final chrous hit, i was humming along remembering how vivid the lyrics were. This song is 12 years old but crystal castles will never cease being interesting. May this song be listened to for a thousand more years.

[@J.Sandhu2]

its a goddamn shame what was going on behind the scenes. A duo for the ages.

[@pastelangel9770]

​@Thyme • ♾️ years ago • 0 views bro. They commented that a year ago so obviously it's gonan be 13 years now.

[@victorcorazza]

sameeeeee

[@brittoocole]

I only listen to this once a year.

[@chapterblaq]

I see what you did there lol.

[@brittoocole]

Lolllll

[@fatmanstupid]

+Brittany Miles Even though doctors only recommend listening to this song once every 3 years, I admire your initiative.

[@WayneKirby]

+Luis Lots of women have a pap smear annually.

[@sigm.673]

Haha

[@TheGothlina]

It doesn't matter what year you listen to this because it's timeless

[@mirdulia]

Really is.

[@kazzy5835]

Sup from 2024 🤝

[@mirdulia]

I think I’ve become an addict to the amount of times I’ve listen to this, I love it so much, the background music and everything i can’t explain .

[@Sadakorka]

just like me you've fallen under the crystal curse. hard not to.

[@mirdulia]

I am back. Always.

[@michaelhurst6597]

These people evoke mystery, love for one another, and a sound that penetrates all the happy places in ur brain. Thank u crystal castles for sharing what U have inside.

[@m0nt3xx97]

beautifully said

[@brianningross3884]

Lol ironic

[@rottingaristocrat7956]

yup yup

[@tellezgerardoruben5202]

It's sad to me

[@aprilsweetness]

What a cool comment.

[@VannahCakesYo]

one of the best songs i have ever heard in my fucking life..... even 8 years later

[@kate9341]

Same

[@joannajasinska7655]

would you like to share the titles of the other songs you find the best ones ever? this song is on my list too. just being curious ;)

[@iearthling68]

Definitely agree 💯

[@scradles77]

@@joannajasinska7655 Magic spells/Untrust us/Knights

[@averylenox6263]

I love this I would describe this as intergalactic witchcraft chic house.

[@MsBeautyBites]

haha

[@iansimpson5301]

I agree. That's beautiful

[@dogan2393]

@@MsBeautyBites 1

[@dogan2393]

@@iansimpson5301 qqqq

[@spinglasshydra]

Perfect description. I didn't know how to express this with words -- then, I read this ... !!!

[@sephy6077]

this song is pure magic.

[@missanthropist5806]

Song Pap Smear: 🙂 Real Pap Smear: ☹

[@aprilsweetness]

What does pap smear mean? I'm from Europe.

[@aprilsweetness]

I guess you're dead.

[@matthewbanda816]

@@aprilsweetness its a female medical procedure

[@edwinvaldivian1941]

D$$k Smear 😳

[@matthewbanda816]

@@edwinvaldivian1941 Frick

[@Necromaniac.]

I want to own a night club just so I can have Crystal Castles played in the ambient, it would be heaven on earth.

[@Iamyou36912]

Im doing this hopefully in a few years ill come back to let u know the name of it when all is done✌️

[@Necromaniac.]

@@Iamyou36912 No, just don't do it. Not before I do. 😭😭😭

[@Iamyou36912]

@@Necromaniac. we all deserve equal opportunity!!

[@mybloodyvalentineisajit]

Listening to this on the bus be a vibe fr

[@21350ctw]

😂how old are you kiddo? I used to listen to this on the bus in like 2010...

[@mybloodyvalentineisajit]

@@21350ctw 16 bucko

[@RubyXAmberYOfficial]

​@@21350ctwBro, leave him alone.

[@Belomoh6]

@@21350ctw congrats you're so special dumbfck

[@zhelch__voskresla]

​@@21350ctw а детям теперь музыку слушать нельзя? или взрослым людям нельзя в автобусе ездить?

[@astridpetite2000]

It been years and I feel the same way every time I play this song

[@Onikaamaraj]

Same!

[@aprilsweetness]

That's really rad.

[@mirdulia]

Yes.

[@michaelsantiesteban2580]

I will always come back to this song no matter what year it is.

[@aprilsweetness]

Me too. I love you CC

[@N9CTURNAL]

Are you sure?

[@clover8893]

This song is like a drug. Definitely a spiritual experience.

[@das-panzer-maus]

absolute favourite from crystal castles here

[@tsaers5192]

Verry good music with beautyful sounds effects . I love this

[@kurinaaaam]

nah, THIS is the best song from this ppl, Kerosene wouldn't even stand a chance

[@indiumsandwich.001]

kerosene is so overrated

[@whiteflag5534]

LOL

[@ornithowlogist]

the tiktok cc “fans” are missing OUTT smh

[@bokctek-4744]

So many slaps, affection, fleece, concrete, empathy

[@KakorrHuntress-II]

Kerosene is absolutely horrifying and mystical, but Pap Smear absolutely demolishes it. Never danced to a song like I've danced to this one. "Tiktok CC Fans" *need* to look into Crystal Castle's music more and see the true gemstones lying around, like this song. (But then again, they might ruin the songs if they're discovered... so let's hope they stay buried, only uncovered by true fans.)

[@sarahl9398]

Man this was my jam in 2010. Such an amazing tune. Good times..sad what has happened. Hope Alice is good.

[@viIIaneIIe]

GOD, I LOVE THIS SONG

[@mirdulia]

W

[@enmejora6980]

When I discovered crystal castes my life changed... damn , the last time I heard this song this comment had like 6 likes... i know no one asked me but i meant that it changed my life since I had a 💩childhood and Crystal castles made me feel like i wasn't the only one living nasty things. Hope none of you live this

[@aprilsweetness]

Same.

[@xenbelial3383]

Same

[@aprilsweetness]

I miss Alice Glass :(

[@xenbelial3383]

@@aprilsweetness me too :((

[@hydrohyperdrive8443]

I think both artist are great to be honest

[@ham5924]

Hands down the best CC song

[@azvr8997]

yes its my favorite

[@catslotus]

Fr

[@_Sangoro_]

I was gonna argue, but you know what? You’re god damn right

[@animkotna]

Idk i love the big amount of sadness in these songs. It feels amazing listening to those deep rhythms. Still surprised that people already knew how to make a heaven out of the songs. Nostalgic, but always have been listened to it with the same comfortableness

[@pastelrose1042]

Don't know what the Hell she's saying, but awesome track!

[@mereanaglesgorvinni6321]

you dont know what u are missing!

[@sebastono]

sydney harding You never got to bloom They cut you from the stem You're innocent at birth until you understand Repeat every word that you say to me They put you to use or put you to sleep I cant tell you the difference between an embryo or a planted seed So many shades of white So many shades of pale I know what you hate so i do it constantly Many shades of white Many shades of pale I know how to cut a wound that will not heal Consistancy of dirt Insects that spun your silk They wait for gratitude They wait for mother's milk Repeat every word that you say to me They put you to use or put you to sleep I cant tell you the difference between an embryo or a planted seed So many shades of white So many shades of pale I know what you hate so i do it constantly Many shades of white Many shades of pale I know how to cut a wound that will not heal

[@Venom-rr2gd]

Mereana Glesgorvinni same

[@aprilsweetness]

@@sebastono Thats actually sad ngl

[@ramsesdesgracadodasilva]

this is majestic

[@QuakeNukem]

Still love CC and how Ethan uses heavy 8-bit samples. It’s like every song is a retro game level.

[@forgottenkid2008]

Been my favorite song of the album for years

[@miaprimo4338]

I can’t stop listening to this 🎶

[@MrMeeeeeks]

Crystal Castles would be the music i would have to listen to before i went out in a hail of gun fire

[@davidtracey4335]

Praise the Lord...i am in Heaven with this jam +++

[@thehummingbird8790]

It may sound badass, but getting shot in reality hurts. Wish for a quick death, if you get shot.

[@xipluto7977]

Meh I would have to agree though hopefully no hails of gun fire happen anytime I'm a peaceful man like my peace in this earth very much

[@nickilema1074]

No you got it wrong this song plays when there’s zombies and you’re shooting out, it’s the other way around

[@n0_nxme_]

@@thehummingbird8790 *_WHEN THE SHARP, BURNING FEELING KICKS IN_*

[@AstandsforAlex]

When i close my eyes i imagine being in a cave with gloworms

[@thrashbanger.5330]

Imagine cave with penis

[@kalycocat]

*deep*

[@OakForestBoys]

I imagine an ice cavern

[@firstnamelastname-zo5gd]

that light up in sync with the beat.

[@thephantomoftheopera2814]

zz32 kra like the beat in 2:07 lmao that’d be sick

[@jojoojo8768]

This song makes me feel so nostalgic but also sad and happy at the same time. Incredible track

[@Valentino-h1n]

La música de Crystal Castles se caracteriza por su estilo vanguardista, mezclando elementos de electrónica, chiptune y noise. Su sonido a menudo es crudo, caótico y emocionalmente intenso. Han lanzado varios álbumes notables a lo largo de los años, como su álbum homónimo "Crystal Castles" (2008) y "II" (2010).

[@Stupify438]

top 5 songs of all time, and it just may be number 1

[@god9554]

So many shades of white So many shades of pale

[@semidesert_cat]

@@06fuckem that would be pretty accurate

[@KnowDude]

Man, I discovered Crystal Castles way too late

[@hansbananendans]

Its never too late I guess, also discovered them recently

[@ken-fv9cz]

same

[@HooliganMike24]

I got to see them live once at the Hollywood Palladium in 2012. I was yelling Yes, No when they closed with that song. I didn’t know they closed with it. I made my way to the front of the pit and Alice Glass threw herself into the crowd. I held her from her upper back. I actually touched her haha what a fucking band. One of the best ever. R.I.P. CC

[@crateredcallisto2854]

its never to late to discover crystal castles, theyre music is amazing and deserves to be heard by everyone

[@annotized]

RIGHT !

[@anamariasandoval5586]

Te extraño mi niña amada Natalia se que te gusta esta canción pronto estaremos juntos va 😢

[@almasakic1148]

The lyrics are beautiful.

[@dannyvader8458]

Best name for song

[@vicboy5008]

Great taste in music AND in webseries.

[@nataliachaszczewska3124]

Evan Homestuck haha true 😂

[@charlotte-ux7kv]

Ugh this song brings back sm memories

[@alexandersahs4971]

doesn't get any better than CC

[@carmina-adelinaamza4470]

+Alexander Sahs tru

[@solidsnake1305]

death grips

[@wishingwell_333]

six years later still doesn't get any better

[@catslotus]

best crystal castles song fr

[@Moody__Mango]

this song is amazing wow

[@wytpny557]

I cry to this song 😭

[@yeah2576]

i love this song sm

[@Pinkpromisenight]

Una de mis favoritas de Crystal Castles, dios es tan adictiva.

[@mrpan1270]

Every song on this album is perfect. Still, pap smear is one of my favorites. It will always be 2018 los Angeles to me.

[@psych3delic]

love

[@milarepaveintidos3216]

como amo esta rolaa

[@David-fr4jp]

best cc song❤

[@ialuna7259]

THIS WAS MYFAVE LIKE FAVE OF FAVES AND I JUST FORGOR ABOUT IT EXISTED OMG WHY INLOVEDNIT SO MUCH UNTIL NOW

[@kurtiskaskowski5386]

Chill b

[@firstnamelastname-zo5gd]

@@kurtiskaskowski5386 go fuck yourself kurt

[@ber0ckago562]

What in 7 hells! How did I just here this song for the first time now. Also thank you KZbin algorithm

[@kyleeturtles5782]

WHOS HERE IN 2019? This song reminds me of when i was a freshman in highschool 6 years ago

[@KushGGDS]

yessss

[@wolfgang8260]

Exactly

[@pwoswald]

I was a freshman in college. Time flies. One of the best albums ever

[@LuckyXCX]

Holy shit same

[@MariaEduarda-yl5hv]

Me too

[@tkpadilla3151]

it is like the dream I am stuck in. I can't wait to wake up.

[@ahmetayberkoztaykutlu970]

crystal castles know how to use language and melodies better than anyone else

[@lilly_dnl]

I just love

[@mooncaaat]

Regardless of the name of this song, I can say that it is one of the best I have ever heard in my life, I can't explain how it makes me feel I just know that it is incredible

[@JohnMiller-mmuldoor]

3:25 synth glorious synth

[@brandonmmmmmmmm3293]

Best I’ve ever heard ❤

[@723400]

Strange music... I like it, different.

[@aprilsweetness]

CC is unique, unlike other artists.

[@xidiosynkratic2350]

@@aprilsweetness there are a lot of unique bands and artists lol you just don’t look

[@zombiaka2598]

Don't need drugs, this song is drugs . just close your eyes, you feel very relaxed. as if you were in another universe where you aren't disturbed

[@Sasa.mp3ndejo]

2:22 UUUUUUUUUF esa parte con audifonos ❤❤❤

[@gkotta_kedamono]

Darn... I love this one sm. Can dance to this all night long. Tripping. Or just having fun. Feel something once again.

[@leonidas5082]

This song makes me wanna cry and smile

[@mhmmdquliyev771]

Yeah!

[@ch-su5oc]

Yeah

[@bॱॱ]

Fav crystal castles song

[@yurigabriel6095]

Sou apaixonado nessa ❤🇧🇷

[@izxzxy]

My fav song by them

[@Zephy-kun]

Best Crystal Castles track

[@exe_123-p7r]

Oh man the music is so great ❤❤

[@justintorrex6676]

GLAD THIS HASN'T GONE MAIN STREAM

[@joegoldb1erg]

Beautiful. Perfect.

[@noem2068]

I'VE BEEN SEARCHING THIS SONG FOR DAYS AAAAA.

[@giannadrinkwater2886]

My fav song

[@policistronicdialer2582]

As a lab technician , touches deeply

[@MalinkaHallon-wr4iu]

Good song like it, scary name though!!

[@evawillow4002]

Amazing lyrics. Wow

[@OrganicAlumination]

I love this album cover... Whenever I see it I'll be like "this is a picture of me and my dad" 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@checkoutmyyoutubepage]

Awww 😢 the girl is so sad in the photo too.

[@thunderthorax7660]

@@checkoutmyyoutubepageit’s actually a boy but he has long hair since he is Native American

[@l0wrise_jeans]

No lo sé... su música es tan adictiva, me encanta

[@BBeyond-vt2gu]

Uh, si te encanta, añadela a la playlist

[@intimissimi88]

its impossible to create a top 10 with crystal castles songs.. maybe top 20

[@sigm.673]

Love the beats

[@rtpcr3969]

Papanicolaou cytological screening is used to detect precancerous lesions of the cervix usually caused by infections from HPV 16 or 18 which is sexually transmitted.

[@MrJuanko33]

Reminds me of winter 2012 :)

[@dubkorr630]

Razor hit. Viva CC!

[@kate9341]

Ощущение, что мне снова 17 и мир кажется таким причудливым и интересным

[@ialuna7259]

THEY DIDNT PERFORM THIS LIVE AND THISNSONG IS SO GOOD

[@samanthasantiago1671]

A todo volumen ✨🥰💜

[@Sofyhibiscus5]

This feels like glitter

[@ThatFilmisGnarly]

Pap Smear is my favorite member of the Foo Fighters

[@airatakhsaka]

if you listened to this song when it came out, hows your bartending career going?

[@davidramone3687]

Keep moving forward .

[@PikSmores]

This song pops up in my mind whenever im in a position that could potentially turn into a real life nightmare

[@thunderthorax7660]

Frr

[@LUA-nd4ty]

Meu crystal castles 🥹😍

[@JWD77]

Love this!!

[@rougealee]

1:50 is my favourite part hehe

[@n0_nxme_]

"So many shades of white So many shades of pale-e-e"

[@Paulinevillhada]

1:35 mine 💔

[@thedarkenigma3834]

Any other songs like this that has this dark and fast-paced 80s feel?