Dull Boy
Mudvayne
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[Chorus] All work and no play makes me a dull boy [Repeat: x4] Live in a secret Live in a lie Live in a dark hole beneath the black sky Live like a martyr and draw my last breath Feel like an old man with a knife in my chest Live like a transient Live like a thief Hide in a closet, grinding my teeth Sit in a small room with the walls closing in Open the shutters but everything's still dim Payback For all the things I've done in my past Payback For everything There are no take backs [Chorus] I'm not the reason Its not my fault Its not my problem I'm not the cause I'm not your scapegoat I'm not your god I'm not your martyr I'd leave you all I'm not the reason - (I'm not your scapegoat) Its not my fault - (I'm not your god) Its not my problem - (I'm not your martyr) I'm not the cause - (Id leave you all) All work and no play makes me a dull boy Feel like a clown without my funny nose Walk to the window break it out with my fist Jump from the sill and I'll plunge to my death You can me selfish whatever ya think Throw back my pills and take a sip of my drink Walk beneath the clouds Walk beneath the trees Always again envy covering me Payback For all the things I've done in my past [Chorus] Sunshine's gone Its all gone By the way just so you know Always this is how I feel By the way just so you know Always everyday this is how I feel I'm not the reason Its not my fault Its not my problem I'm not the cause I'm not your scape goat (I'm not your scape goat) I'm not your god (I'm not your god) I'm not your martyr (I'm not your martyr) This is how I feel (this is how I feel) By the way just so you know Always everyday this is how I feel
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Written by: CHAD L. GRAY, GREG TRIBBETT, MATTHEW MCDONOUGH, RYAN MARTINIE
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13 facts about this song
Album Classification"Dull Boy" is the only single from "Mudvayne's" fourth studio album, "The New Game."
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Song ReleaseIt was released digitally on September 16, 2008.
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Song ThemeThe track's lyrics address feelings of isolation and depression, common themes across Mudvayne's discography.
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Main InstrumentalThe instrumental part of the song is complimented by drummer Matt McDonough and bassist Ryan Martinie's complex rhythms, highlighting the unique and progressive sound Mudvayne is known for.
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Billboard Ranking"Dull Boy" peaked at No. 33 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart of Billboard.
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Song LengthIt is one of the longest Mudvayne songs, with a length of six minutes and 10 seconds.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dull Boy" contains a noteworthy use of animation mixed with real world images, signaling a distinct visual style that differentiates it from other Mudvayne videos.
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Songwriter CreditAll four members of Mudvayne (Chad Gray, Greg Tribbett, Ryan Martinie, and Matthew McDonough) are credited as songwriters for "Dull Boy."
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Theatrical ElementsThe song opens with a theatrical monologue, which adds dramatic effect and sets the tone for the rest of the track.
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Lyrics InspirationThe title of the song as well as some lyrics are inspired by the famous quote "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" from the movie "The Shining."
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Tour HighlightsThe band frequently performed "Dull Boy" during their concerts, often as an encore.
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Fan ViewpointFans of the band consider "Dull Boy" as one of the highlights of Mudvayne's catalog due to its emotional depth and musical complexity.
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Farewell Song"Dull Boy" holds special significance for Mudvayne fans as it is one of the last songs released before the band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2010.
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