Euro-Trash Girl
Cracker
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Well I've been up to Paris And I've slept in a park. Went down to Barcelona Someone broke in my car And I'll search the world over For my angel in black. Yeah, I'll search the world over For a Eurotrash Girl. Took the train down to Athens And I slept in a fountain. Some Swiss junkie in Turin Ripped me off for my cash. Yeah, I'll search the world over For my angel in black. Yeah, search the world over For a Eurotrash Girl. The CRS on the metro Shook me down for a bribe. On my knees for the sergeant When my passport arrived. Yeah, I'll search the world over For my angel in black. Yeah, I'll search the world over For a Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Called my mom from a payphone I said "I'm down to my last." She said "I sent you to college Now go call your dad." And the waitress that he married Well she hung up the phone. Ya know she never did like me But I can stand on my own. Sold my plasma in Amsterdam. Spent it all in a night Buying drinks at the Melk Weg For a soldier in drag. And I'll search the world over For my angel in black. Yeah, I'll search the world over For a Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl My Eurotrash Girl Yeah, I'll search the world over For my angel in black. Yeah, I'll search the world over For a Eurotrash Girl Got a tattoo in Berlin And a case of the crabs. A rose and a dagger On the palm of my hand. And I'll search the world over For my angel in black. Yeah, I'll search the world over For a Eurotrash Girl. Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Eurotrash Girl Yeah, I'll search the world over For my angel in black. Yeah, I'll search the world over For a Eurotrash Girl.
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Written by: DAVID FARAGHER, DAVID ALLEN FARAGHER, DAVID CHARLES LOWERY, DAVID CHARLS LOWERY, JOEY PETERS, JOHN HICKMAN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Euro-Trash Girl" is a single by the rock band Cracker from their second studio album, "Kerosene Hat."
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Release DetailsThe song was initially released as a hidden track on the album, "Kerosene Hat," which was released by Virgin Records America in 1993.
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PopularityDespite not being initially listed on the album, "Euro-Trash Girl" turned out to be one of Cracker's most popular songs.
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Song Duration"Euro-Trash Girl" is an 8 minutes long epic, which is significantly longer than standard radio-friendly songs.
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Song ImplementationThe track was commonly used as a jam song during the band's live performances.
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Song LyricsThis song tells the story of a man traveling around Europe searching for a girl, intermittently running into trouble such as losing his passport, meeting dangerous individuals, and becoming penniless.
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Original ReleaseWhen "Kerosene Hat" was initially released, "Euro-Trash Girl" was only available on the CD version of the album, not the cassette or vinyl versions, making it less accessible for some listeners.
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Song ThemeThe song can be seen as both a commentary on and homage to the European backpacking adventure, a common rite of passage for many westerners.
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Cover Version"Euro-Trash Girl" has been covered by the band Chicks who Love Guns, and this version was featured in an episode of the series "The Sopranos."
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Song RecognitionToday, "Euro-Trash Girl" is recognized as an emblematic song of the 90's alternative rock movement.
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Song InspirationThe song is sometimes interpreted as being a reflection of what the band's members experienced while touring Europe.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its length and its status as a hidden track, "Euro-Trash Girl" became a favorite on college radio stations and helped the "Kerosene Hat" album achieve gold status in the United States.
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