Hot Mess

Cobra Starship

About Hot Mess

"Hot Mess" is a song recorded by American pop punk band Cobra Starship. It was the second single released from their third studio album, Hot Mess. The song was released digitally through iTunes during October 30, 2009. So far the single has been released in the United States and New Zealand. The song was featured in the films Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star and American Pie Presents: The Book of Love and in the TV series Gossip Girl.


Year:
2009
2:52
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#4

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You were a problem child
Been grounded your whole life
So now you running wild
Playing with them good girls
No that ain't your style

You think your hot shit
I love it, I love it, yeah, yeah
Stumbling but yeah, you're still looking hella fine
Keep doing what you're doing and I'm a make you mine

Well, you're a hot mess and I'm falling for you
And I'm like hot damn let me make you my boo
Cause you can shake it shake it shake it
Yeah you know what to do
You're a hot mess, I'm loving it, hell yes

I've been hypnotized
The city's your playground,
I watch you take a bite
At five am roaming in the streets
Drunk all night
You think your hot shit
I love it, I love it, yeah, yeah
Stumbling but yeah, you're still looking hella fine
Keep doing what you're doing and I'm a make you mine

Well, you're a hot mess and I'm falling for you
And I'm like hot damn, let me make you my boo
Cause you can shake it shake it shake it
Yeah you know what to do
You're a hot mess, I'm loving it, hell yes

You're a hot mess and I'm falling for you
And I'm like hot damn let me make you my boo
Cause you can shake it shake it shake it
Yeah you know what to do
You're a hot mess, I'm loving it, hell yes

If you're dancing up on tables
You go you go, you got it girl
Say that you're unstable
You go coco, you got it girl
Dancing up on tables
Say that you're unstable
You're a ha ha ha ha ha yeah you're a hot mess
Ha ha ha ha ha we're singing hell yes

Well, you're a hot mess and I'm falling for you
And I'm like hot damn let me make you my boo
Cause you can shake it shake it shake it
Yeah you know what to do
You're a hot mess
I'm loving it, hell yes
You're a hot mess and I'm falling for you
And I'm like hot damn let me make you my boo
Cause you can shake it shake it shake it
Yeah you know what to do
You're a hot mess
I'm loving it, hell yes (hell yes)
Hot mess, I'm loving it, hell yes (hell yes)
Hot mess, I'm loving it, hell yes

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Cobra Starship

Cobra Starship is an American dance-pop band created by former Midtown bassist and lead vocalist Gabe Saporta in 2003 in New York City, New York. After writing and recording the band's debut album While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets as a solo project, Saporta enlisted guitarist Ryland Blackinton, bassist Alex Suarez, drummer Nate Novarro, and keytarist Victoria Asher, all of whom provide backing vocals. more »

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Written by: OLIVER ELLIOT GOLDSTEIN, SARA ALLEN, MICHAEL CAREN, KARA DIOGUARDI, JACOB HINDLIN, JAY KASHER, PHILIP LAWRENCE, BRUNO MARS, KEVIN RUDOLPH, GABE SAPORTA, RONNIE WOOD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Composition and Release
"Hot Mess" is the title track and second single from Cobra Starship's third studio album of the same name, released in 2009.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at #28 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart and #4 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
Collaboration
"Hot Mess" was co-written by Cobra Starship along with Kevin Rudolf, Kara DioGuardi, and song producer, Benny Blanco.
Music Style
The song is described as electro-pop and dance-pop, highlighting Cobra Starship's evolution from their earlier pop-punk and emo influences.
Critical Response
"Hot Mess" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its catchy hooks and danceable beats, while others criticized the lyrics as shallow.
Music Video
The music video for "Hot Mess" features singer Gabe Saporta trying to win the attention of a love interest in a club, played by actress Camilla Belle.
Album Success
The "Hot Mess" album reached the number 4 position on the Billboard 200 chart following its release.
Tour
To support the album, Cobra Starship embarked on "The Hot Mess Across the US Tour," which included performances in more than 30 cities.
Fashion Partnership
The band collaborated with artist Shepard Fairey to design a line of clothing associated with the "Hot Mess" album, sold through the online retailer Hot Topic.
Awards
Although the song did not win any awards, the album "Hot Mess" was nominated for Best Album at the 2009 Kerrang! Awards.
Live Performances
"Hot Mess" has been performed live at many of Cobra Starship's concerts and was part of the setlist for their appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Use in Media
"Hot Mess" has been featured in various media outlets such as on MTV’s Jersey Shore and in the theatrical trailer for the movie Date Night.

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