Pacific Coast Highway
Hole
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I knew a boy, he came from the sea He was the only boy who ever knew the truth about me I'm overwhelmed and undersexed Oh baby what did you expect? I'm over rod and so disgraced And too ashamed to show my face And they're coming to take me away What I want I will never have I'm on the Pacific Coast Highway With your gun in my hands I knew a boy, he left me so ravaged Do you even know the extent of the damage? My dirty lips, oh secrets dies In between the sheets and the promises that kept me from your eyes I'm bloody and so darling bow I don't know what to do with my hands now I surrender, I give in I'll kick down your door if you don't let me in And I lost myself completely I look to you my shooting star I'm on the Pacific Coast Highway My God how did you fall so far? Your whole world is in my hands Your whole wide world is in my hands Your whole world is in my hands Your whole wide world is in my hands I'm out there dying for you, baby And I got your blood on my hands Your whole world is in my hands Your whole wide world is in my hands Your whole world is in my hands Your whole wide world is in my hands And you know I'm drowning And you know I'm drowning And you know I'm drowning And you know I'm drowning And you know I'm drowning
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Written by: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN, COURTNEY M. LOVE
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10 facts about this song
Band and Album"Pacific Coast Highway" is a song by American alternative rock band, Hole.
- The song appears on the band's fourth studio album, "Nobody's Daughter" which was released in 2010.
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SongwritingLead vocalist, Courtney Love, is credited for writing the song along with guitarist Micko Larkin, and Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song's lyrics are about a fictional suicidal drive down the Pacific Coast Highway.
- Love has often described the song as one of the most personal and best-written songs she has ever produced.
- The song specifically mentions Sunset Blvd., which is a famous street in Los Angeles, California.
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Critical ResponseThe song was praised by critics for its raw emotion and quality of composition.
- Rolling Stone Magazine described the song as "a ripper with a chorus that's like Nirvana's 'All Apologies' with more sinew."
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Live Performances"Pacific Coast Highway" was performed live for the first time during the band's promotional tour for the album in 2010.
- The song continued to be a staple during Hole's live performances throughout 2010 and 2011.
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Band Line-up for the SongBesides Courtney Love, the members of Hole that took part in the recording of this song were Micko Larkin on lead guitar and backing vocals, Shawn Dailey on bass, and Stu Fisher on drums.
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Music VideoAlthough no official music video was produced for "Pacific Coast Highway," the song was featured in fan-produced videos and live performance compilations.
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Genre and SoundSimilar to much of Hole's music, "Pacific Coast Highway" can be classified under the genres of alternative rock and grunge.
- The song has a mellow tune in the intro, with increasing intensity as it builds to the chorus, reflecting Love's growling delivery.
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Impact and InfluenceDespite not being released as a single, "Pacific Coast Highway" resonates with many fans as a standout track from "Nobody's Daughter," and is still appreciated by the fanbase years after its release.
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Notable CoversWhile there are not any widely recognized covers of "Pacific Coast Highway," the song has been covered by several Hole fans and aspiring musicians on various social media platforms.
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