Sissyneck
Beck
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I don't need no wheels I don't need no gasoline Cause the wind that is blowing Is blowing like a smoke machine If I said to you That I was looking for a place to get to Cause my neck is broken And my pants ain't getting no bigger I got a stolen wife And a rhinestone life And some good old boys I'm writing my will On a three dollar bill In the evening time All my friends Tell me something is getting together I got a beard that would disappear If I'm dressed in leather Now let me tell you about my baby She was born in Arizona Sitting in the jail house Trying to learn some good manners I got a stolen wife And a rhinestone life And some good old boys I'm writing my will On a three dollar bill In the evening time Match sticks strike When I'm riding my bike to the depot Cause everybody knows my name At the recreation center If I could only find a nickel I would pay myself off tonight Cause nobody knows When he good times have passed out cold I got a stolen wife And a rhinestone life And some good old boys I'm writing my will On a three dollar bill In the evening time I got a stolen wife And a rhinestone life And some good old boys I'm writing my will On a three dollar bill In the evening time Don't talk to me If you're looking for somebody to cry on Don't talk to me If you're looking for somebody to cry on Ah!
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Written by: HAROLD S. PARIS, ADAM TAYLOR, BECK DAVID HANSEN, JOHN KING, MICHAEL SIMPSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Track Listing"Sissyneck" is the eighth track on Beck's fifth studio album, "Odelay", which was released in 1996.
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Songwriting and ProductionBeck co-wrote and co-produced the song with the Dust Brothers, an American record production team, who previously worked with the Beastie Boys among other famous artists.
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GenreThe song blends country, rock and soul, displaying the musical genre fusion that Beck is known for.
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InstrumentationThe melody of "Sissyneck" is based on a clavinet sample from "The Moog and Me" by Dick Hyman.
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InspirationBeck admitted in an interview that the song was influenced by both classic country soundtracks and funk music.
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Recognition"Sissyneck" did not chart on its own, but Beck's album "Odelay" peaked at No.16 on the Billboard 200 and won two Grammy Awards in 1997 – Best Alternative Music Album and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Where It's At", another track from the album.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Sissyneck" have been interpreted as a critique of traditional masculinity, though as with many of Beck's songs, they present a surreal and somewhat deliberately confusing narrative.
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Music VideoWhile "Sissyneck" itself does not have a music video, its brief snippet is included in the music video for "The New Pollution", another track from the same album, "Odelay".
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Notable Performances"Sissyneck" was often performed live during Beck's Odelay tour, and remains a fan favourite due to its catchy rhythm and distinctive melody.
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Cover VersionThere was a famous live cover of the song by the Flaming Lips when they toured as Beck's backing band in 2002.
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Usage in MediaThe song was featured in the 2011 film "Horrible Bosses", attracting a new generation of listeners.
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