Private Eye
Alkaline Trio
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I dragged this lake looking for corpses Dusted for prints, pried up the floorboards Pieces of planes and black box recorders Don't lie And I've been preoccupied with these sick, sick senses That sense DNA on barbed wire fences Maybe someday I'll find me a suspect That has no alibi New Year's Eve was as boring as heaven I watched flies f*ck on channel eleven There was no one to kiss, there was nothing to drink Except some old rotten milk someone left in the sink And there's no ring on the phone anymore There's no reason to call I passed out on the floor Smoked myself stupid and drank my insides raisin dry But at the right place at the right time I'll be dead wrong and you'll be just fine And I won't have to quit doing fucked up shit For anyone but me And at the right place at the right time It will have been worth it to stand in line And you won't have to stop Saying "I love cops" for anyone but me Your private eye
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Written by: DANIEL MICHAEL ANDRIANO, MATHEW THOMAS SKIBA, MIKE FELUMLEE
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Private Eye" is a song by American rock band Alkaline Trio, released as the first single from their third album, "From Here to Infirmary", in 2001.
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Music StyleThe track exhibits Alkaline Trio's signature pop-punk and punk rock style, melding heavy guitar riffs and driving drums with catchy, melodic vocals.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics tell a narrative of regret and guilt, with themes of self-destruction and paranoia, a common staple in Alkaline Trio's discography.
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Chart SuccessDespite its dark themes, "Private Eye" was a commercial success for Alkaline Trio, peaking at number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.
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VideoThe music video, directed by Marc Klasfeld, features the band performing in a mansion, with the narrative following a detective investigating a crime scene.
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Reception"Private Eye" received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, praising the band's energy, memorable hooks, and Matt Skiba's emotive vocal performance.
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Live Performances"Private Eye" became a staple in Alkaline Trio's live performances due to its popularity among fans.
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SongwritingAs usual in Alkaline Trio's process, the song was written by members Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and Mike Felumlee.
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InfluenceThe song's blend of punk and pop elements had a major influence on the emo and pop-punk genre in the early to mid-2000s.
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LegacyNearly two decades after its release, "Private Eye" stands as one of Alkaline Trio's most beloved and representative tracks, often listed among their greatest hits.
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