Mono
Courtney Love
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Hey Yeah We had everything vinyl and mono And we looked the other way Man we were so dumb Is the the part in the book that you wrote Where I gotta come and save the day Did you miss me Did you miss me Yeah yeah yeah Well they say that rock is dead They're probably right 99 girls in the pit Did it have to come to this Oh god you owe me one more song So I can prove to you that I am so much better than him Oh god please listen fast Here comes the crash We're gonna rise above We gotta smash it up You won't abandon us again Hey Give us brilliant boys we want to f*ck man Full of ecstasy hard drugs and bad luck Yeah yeah yeah Turn the lights back on It burns so hard But you won't burn long Three chords in your pocket tonight Are you you the one With the spark to bring my punk rock back I don't think so Oh god I want to hear you say I want to hear you say your sorry again Oh god you owe me one more song So I can prove to you that I am so much better than him Oh god I'd give you anything to hear you say that I was right and you were wrong Oh god before I leave this life No and eight-ball isn't love A hookers never gonna come Just give it back to me Blow out all of the lights to night Yeah 2 million miles down the PCH And now he's gone I slashed his tires I bled his brakes It had to be done Their hand job lives were just too cruel Yeah mercy was done We drown them all in their swimming pools Run away run away run away yeah Oh god I want to hear you say I want to hear you say that you were wrong again Oh god I want to hear you say I want to hear you say that I am so much better than him Oh god you owe us one more song Just get out of my life And see the world as it really is Is this just a sad slide show Can't make a hooker come An eight ball isn't love I need one thing that's divine Let me hear it tonight Let me hear it tonight I gotta hear it tonight You gotta let me here the one lost chord tonight
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Written by: Courtney M. Love, Linda Perry, Laurence Gregory Schemel, Patricia Theresa Schemel
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Album Context"Mono" is a song by Courtney Love, which is part of her debut solo studio album, "America's Sweetheart," released in 2004.
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Chart SuccessDespite receiving mixed reviews as an album, "Mono" did achieve a degree of commercial success. The song reached #18 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the most successful single from the album.
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Music VideoA music video was created for "Mono," directed by Chris Milk, widely known for his work with Kanye West, U2, and other high-profile artists.
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Writing CreditsThe song was co-written by Love along with Linda Perry who is well-known for her work with artists such as P!nk and Christina Aguilera.
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Backing VocalsOn "Mono," Linda Perry also performed backing vocals alongside Love.
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Double EntendreThe song and its title form a double entendre. On one hand, mono refers to monaural sound production, while on the other hand, it's intended to reference mononucleosis, which Love claims she's referencing with lyrics about being sick and contagious.
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Critical Distinction"Mono" was the lead single off the album, and it helped to distinguish Courtney Love as a distinct solo artist, separate from her work with the band Hole.
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Energetic SoundThe song is characterized by its fast, energetic punk sound, while the chorus presents a pop-rock hook.
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Historical Moment"Mono" holds a historical moment for Courtney Love, being her first solo single following her successful career fronting the alternative rock band Hole.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of the song mocks celebrity culture, with references to the "cool kids" and being "sick" with popularity.
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InspirationsLove has previously mentioned that the songs on "America’s Sweetheart," including "Mono," were inspired by her life experiences including her drug addiction and legal troubles.
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