Shady Lane
Pavement
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Blind date with a chancer, we had oysters and dry lances And the check when it arrived, we went dutch dutch dutch Dutch a redder shade of neck on a whiter shade of trash And this Emory board is given me a rash I'm flat out You're so beautiful to look at when you cry Freeze don't move You've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation Of the sequel to your life A shady lane Everybody wants one A shady lane Everybody needs one Oh my God, oh your God, oh his God, oh her God It's everybody's God The worlds collide But all that We want is a shady lane Glance don't stare Soon you're being told to recognize your heirs No not me I'm an island of such great complexity Distress surrounds In the muddy peaceful center of this town Tell me off In the hotel lobby right in front of all the bellboys And the over friendly concierge A shady lane Everybody wants one A shady lane Everybody needs one Oh my God, oh your God, oh his God, oh her God It's everybody's God The worlds collide But all that We want is a shady lane
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Written by: Stephen Malkmus
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13 facts about this song
Release Facts"Shady Lane" was released in 1997.
- It's the second single from their fourth album "Brighten the Corners."
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SongwritingThe song was written by Stephen Malkmus, the frontman of the band Pavement.
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Genre Specifications"Shady Lane" falls under the genre of Indie and Alternative Rock.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach No. 40 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their most commercially successful singles.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Shady Lane" was directed by Spike Jonze, who is renowned for his unique and innovative style in film and music video direction.
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Sound CharacteristicsThe song features the band’s characteristic lo-fi sound, featuring Malkmus' unique vocal delivery and witty lyrics.
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Album Review"Brighten the Corners" received widespread critical acclaim and is often considered one of Pavement's best albums.
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Lyrical Theme"Shady Lane" lyrics convey a sense of surreal, abstract imagery, a common characteristic of Pavement's songwriting.
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Cover VersionsThere is a piano cover version of the song by The Bad Plus, an American jazz trio.
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Live PerformancesDespite the band's demise in 1999, "Shady Lane" remained a fan favorite and was regularly played during their 2010 reunion tour.
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Influence and Legacy"Shady Lane" and many other songs by Pavement have been cited as influences by numerous bands, reflecting in the ongoing popularity and relevance of Pavement in the Indie Rock scene.
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Track LengthThe song has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Production FactsThe song was produced and mixed by Bryce Goggin and Pavement.
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