New Mistake
Jellyfish
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Curtain opens, spotlights the gentleman Signing his love letter best wishes, Simpleton Dialogue swam from his pen like pollywogs He knew better that perfume was gravity Pulling him closer to what could be tragedy Love is blind, deaf and dumb, but never mind You better catch me when I fall I'm on my roller skates Cause any ol' way that I fall I land in your arms even though it's wrong 'Cause I love my new mistake Intermission gave way to a miracle The birth of an accident grew to a spectacle That couldn't wait the mother was three weeks late So Father Mason clutching his crucifix Baptized the baby in whiskey and licorice What a lovely way drowning sins in tooth decay Looks like our hero's gonna fall The bow's about to break 'Cause any ol' way that I fall I'll be in your arms as we lie awake With our lovely new mistake You better catch me when I fall My sugar trampoline 'Cause any ol' way that I fall I land in your arms even though it's wrong 'Cause I love my new mistake The ending turned tragic when many years later The baby had grown up and married a pop singer I think it was her turn to make her first mistake Any ol' time at fall Any ol' way that I fall I just lie awake with my new mistake
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Written by: ANDY STURMER, ROGER MANNING
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"New Mistake" is part of the seminal album "Spilt Milk" by American power pop band, Jellyfish. The album was released in 1993.
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SongwriterThe song was written and composed by Andy Sturmer and Roger Manning, members of Jellyfish.
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Musical StyleKnown for their intricate vocal harmonies, the music style of "New Mistake" showcases Jellyfish's affinity for the '70s era pop/rock, with influences from bands such as Queen and The Beach Boys.
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Lyrical ThemeThe song tells a tale of a child born out of wedlock and facing the displeasure from society. It is laden with a dark but gripping narrative about love, betrayal, and societal judgement.
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Chart PerformanceThough it didn't make significant strides on mainstream charts, "New Mistake" is hailed as a cult favourite among the band's fanbase. It was well-received by music reviewers for its unique storytelling format and harmonically rich sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "New Mistake" takes inspiration from vintage cartoons, particularly the work of legendary animator, Max Fleischer, creating a surreal and fascinating visual narrative for the song.
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ProductionRenowned producer Albhy Galuten, who has worked with artists like Barbra Streisand and Eric Clapton, assisted in producing "New Mistake."
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Album ArtworkThe cover of "Spilt Milk" album which features "New Mistake," is a unique piece of surrealist art by rock disc designer Mick Haggerty, which won the Grammy award for Best Recording Package.
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Band's Final ReleaseSadly, "Spilt Milk" was Jellyfish's final studio album, making "New Mistake" one of the last commercially released tracks by the band before they disbanded in 1994.
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Cult Classic"New Mistake" is often hailed as a masterpiece of power pop, despite not receiving broad mainstream recognition at the time of its release. Its enduring popularity showcases the band's lasting impression on the rock music scene.
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