Messed Around
Squeeze
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She wants to give up love for good She kicks the fence and splits the wood, She cries her eyes out in the rain She swears aloud and so again, She feels messed around. She takes her coat off as it pours The passing daytime she ignores, Sits with a problem on a bench And with her heel she digs a trench, She feels messed around. She rips her skirt and tears her dress Climbing over his garden fence, Mud on her mourning as tears still fall She's in no mood for his love at all, She feels messed around Her door won't shut, her match won't light, The bulb went out, her skirts too tight, She feels messed around. The words don't match, her heart won't heal, The phone won't pip, her fruit won't peel, She feels messed around. She left herself open for him all the time But always kept off of his cloud, All the king's horses and all the king's men Have come to mess her around.
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Written by: Christopher Difford, Glenn Tilbrook
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Messed Around" is a song by the British rock band Squeeze. It has been a part of the UK rock scene since its creation in 1974.
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AlbumThe song is the ninth track on "East Side Story," Squeeze's fourth studio album. This album released in 1981, represents a high point in the band's career in terms of critical recognition and popularity.
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Music Type"Messed Around" is categorized as New Wave music, a genre that emerged in the late 1970s and formed part of the wide-ranging post-punk movement.
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Band MembersAt the time of "Messed Around" release, Squeeze were a five-piece band, consisting of Glenn Tilbrook (vocals and lead guitar), Chris Difford (vocals and rhythm guitar), Paul Carrack (keyboards), John Bentley (bass guitar), and Gilson Lavis (drums).
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LyricsThe lyrics, like many Squeeze songs, depict a slice-of-life story with a quirky edge, reinforcing the group's reputation for well-observed, wittily turned lyrics about everyday life.
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ProducerThe album "East Side Story" was co-produced by Elvis Costello and Roger Bechirian. This was Squeeze's only collaboration with Costello, and it resulted in a critically acclaimed album that showcased the band's musical versatility and songwriting craftsmanship.
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Unique Sound"Messed Around" features a rollicking, honky-tonk piano sound, reflecting the band's ability to incorporate diverse musical influences into their New Wave sound.
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ReceptionThe "East Side Story" album, which includes "Messed Around," reached number 19 on the UK Album Chart and number 44 on the Billboard 200 in the US. This success helped establish Squeeze as one of the leading UK bands of the New Wave era.
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Live PerformancesKnown for their energetic and charismatic live performances, "Messed Around" often featured in Squeeze's concert setlists during the 1980s.
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Current StatusSqueeze continues to perform and release new music, although the band's line-up has varied over the years. "Messed Around," along with many of their other songs from the "East Side Story" album, still holds a cherished place in their extensive back catalog.
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