Molly
Sponge
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I see you naked in the Bath Cigarette stains on your Hands Wilted flowers in a vase And I ask how you are I see your lipstick on Your glass And I think you're drunk And start to laugh And I find your note the Letters ran And it said I loved you Don't ask why Sixteen candles down the Drain I watch you passed out for A while I touch your face you Start to smile And on your note is my Reply I wished I loved you Don't ask why Sixteen candles down the Drain
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Written by: MICHAEL CROSS, TIMOTHY CROSS, MARK P DOMBROSKI, JOSEPH A MAZZOLA, JAMES J PALUZZI
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Molly" is a song by Sponge, an American alternative rock band that was formed in Detroit, Michigan, in 1992.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a considerable success for the band. It reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Album"Molly" is from the debut album "Rotting Piñata", which was released in 1994. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA and is considered their most successful album to date.
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Lead SingerThe song was sung by Vinnie Dombroski, one of the founding members of the band. Dombroski is known for his powerful and distinctive voice.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Molly" is quite unique. It shows the band performing the song in a field, interspersed with dramatic, slow-motion clips of vintage life.
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MollyThe song's full title is "Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)" and it was written by the band's primary lineup of Vinnie Dombroski, Mike Cross, Tim Cross, Jimmy Paluzzi, and Joey Mazzola.
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Pop CultureThe song has been used in various forms of media such as films and TV shows, including the 1996 film ‘The Craft’ and ABC drama ‘October Road’ in 2007.
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CompositionThe song is a powerful example of the band's alternative, post-grunge sound, notable for its catchy melody, driving guitars, and highly emotional lyrics.
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AwardsIn 1995, "Molly" was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Song from a Movie, though it did not win.
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Influence"Molly" is often credited as one of the songs that helped shape the alternative rock scene of the mid-1990s. It continues to receive airplay on rock radio stations and has also been covered by various artists.
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