New Song

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About New Song

"New Song" is the first track from The Who's album Who Are You. It was written by Pete Townshend.


Year:
1980
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You need a new song
I'll set the words up so they tear right at your soul
Don't take me too long
But there's a danger that I'll plagiarize something old

My fingers kill me as I play my guitar
'Cause I've been chewing down at my nails
My hairline ain't exactly superstar
But there's one thing that never fails
This never fails

I write the same old song with a few new lines
And everybody wants to cheer it
I write the same old song you heard a good few times
Admit you really want to hear it

Whenever I see you
You always treat me like I'm some kind of perfect man
Just 'cause I please you
You explain, but you don't think I can understand

My head is spinning as I scrawl with my pen
'Cause I've been pouring vodka in my soul
Nothing really ever changes my friend
New lamps for old
New lamps for old

We sing the same old song, just like a vintage car
You can look but you won't ever drive it
We drink the same old wine from a brand new jar
We get hung over, but we always survive it

Turn on the radio
Love is proclaimed
Again and again and again
Join in and sing
Now, don't be ashamed
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Let it rain
Let it rain

We hum the same old lines to a different crowd
And everybody wants to cheer it
We run on endless time to reach a higher cloud
But we never ever seem to get near it

We sing the same old song

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The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Entwistle (vocals, bass) and Keith Moon, (drums, vocals). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"New Song" is a track from the album "Who Are You", the eighth album by The Who, which was released in August 1978.
Song Theme
The song reflects on the cycle of creativity, the pressure to produce new music and the fear of becoming irrelevant.
Songwriter
"New Song" was written by Pete Townshend, the lead guitarist of the band. He is known for tackling personal and societal issues in his compositions.
Prophetic Song
"New Song", along with the rest of the "Who Are You" album, was released a few weeks before the unexpected death of The Who's drummer, Keith Moon, ironically marking the end of an era for The Who.
Music Critics
Critics have noted the song for its sardonic lyrics about the music industry's demand for new, similar-sounding hits.
Musical Style
The song features a classic rock sound, sharing a style familiar to fans of The Who's previous work.
Album Success
Despite the introspective and self-critical nature of the song, the album "Who Are You" was well received and reached No. 2 on the Billboard album charts.
Last Album for a Band Member
This album turned out to be the last one where the iconic drummer of the band, Keith Moon, performed, further adding to the song's and the album's historical significance.
The Who Legacy
Even though not released as a single, "New Song" remains a significant part of The Who's discography and demonstrates the band's raw and emotional approach to rock music.
Covered by Other Artists
Over the years, "New Song" has been covered by other rock music artists, testifying to its enduring appeal and influence.

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