Backfire at the Disco

The Wombats

About Backfire at the Disco

"Backfire at the Disco" is a single from Liverpudlian indie band, The Wombats. It is from their debut album, The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation. It was originally released on April 9, 2007, but was re-released on April 21, 2008.


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It's 8 o' clock and I'm feeling fine
I'm out on a date tonight
In a candle lit restaurant down by the riverside
Everything's going alright I guess
She took down my number and home address
Everything was going perfectly until

It backfired at the disco, she slapped me at the disco, I did something I'll never forget

It was a chat-up line built not to impress
More a sleazy remark on her whorish dress
My wires crossed like they've never done before
Well it's 3 o' clock and I'm feeling shite
I'm going home alone tonight
I made a move when it was well out of context

It backfired at the disco, she slapped me at the disco
I did something I'll never forget
It backfired at the disco, we were dancing at the disco
I made a move when it was well out of context

It backfired at the disco, we were dancing at the disco
It backfired at the disco, we were dancing at the disco
Yeah, it backfired at the disco, when she slapped me at the disco
It backfired at the disco, we were dancing at the disco

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The Wombats

The Wombats are a British indie rock band from and formed in Liverpool. The band comprises native Liverpudlians Matthew Murphy (lead vocals, guitar, nose harp, keyboard) and Dan Haggis (drums, percussion, keyboard and backing vocals), alongside Norwegian-born Tord Øverland-Knudsen (bass guitar, guitar, keyboard and backing vocals). The band is signed to 14th Floor Records in the United Kingdom and Bright Antenna in the United States. more »

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Written by: DANIEL JOSEPH HAGGIS, MATTHEW EDWARD MURPHY, TORD OEVERLAND KNUDSEN

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Backfire at the Disco" was released by The Wombats in 2007.
Album Inclusion
The song was part of their highly successful debut album, "A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation."
Style
The track represents The Wombats' trademark style of indie rock and post-punk revival, characterized by catchy beats and sharp, incisive lyrics.
Chart Performance
On the UK Singles Chart, "Backfire at the Disco" reached a peak position of number 35.
Lyrics
The track's lyrics tell the story of a date gone wrong, aptly representing awkward romantic situations, a recurring theme in the band's music.
Re-release
This song was initially released in April 2007 but was then re-released in the following year. The re-release managed to chart higher in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song takes place in a roller disco, humorously playing out the storyline of the lyrics.
Band Origin
The Wombats, hailing from Liverpool, England, were formed in 2003 by college friends Matthew Murphy, Tord Øverland Knudsen, and Dan Haggis.
Critical Reception
Critics generally reacted positively towards the song. It was praised for its energetic rhythm, the band's musical style, and the humorous narrative of the lyrics.
Live Performances
"Backfire at the Disco" has often been part of The Wombats' set lists during their live performances, making it one of their signature songs.

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