Trigger Happy Jack (Drive by a Go-Go)
Poe
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He scares easily It makes him so angry At me And his head it spins around Just like the Exorcist and I Find it ever so Hard to resist his cries But there's nothing more sadistic than an infant Waving his pistol in my face He wants me right down on my knees Crumbling in disgrace But he underestimates my mind I know he's messing with my head My only weakness is I can't believe the guy could be entirely dead [Chorus] Can't talk to a psycho like a normal human being Can't talk to a psycho like a normal human being Trigger Happy Jack You're gonna blow But I'm gonna get off Before you go My Trigger Happy Jack is just a Drive by a go-go And after awhile he calms down And he looks at me like a prince But I know I better bite the bullet 'Cause it's just another one of his Jedi mind tricks But this ain't no headtrip honey This is a collision on the road And you've got me feeling oh just like a roadkill And you know deep down I know [Chorus] Why do you make me feel like this? (1-2-3-4) Why do you gotta be such a dick? (1-2-3-4) Why do you make me feeling like this? (1-2-3-4) Why do you gotta be such a dick? (1-2-3-4) Go-go And I hate myself Just enough to want him But I hate him just enough to get off But I understand him Maybe I'm just crazy enough To love him Why not? (Why not?) You can't to a psycho like a normal human being
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Written by: CONNER, DANIELEWSKI
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10 facts about this song
Song Title"Trigger Happy Jack (Drive by a Go-Go)" is a song by the American singer and songwriter Poe from her debut album "Hello".
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Chart SuccessDespite being an alternative rock song, "Trigger Happy Jack" made its way into mainstream pop radio and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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AlbumThe song is included in Poe's debut album "Hello", which was released in 1995. The album was certified Platinum in the United States in 2001.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a disturbed man with a gun, signaling a dark and eerie tone. Its deeper context highlights Poe's experiences with conflicts and hostility in her life.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Trigger Happy Jack" was directed by Michel Gondry, a well-known French director who has worked with artists like Björk, The White Stripes, and The Rolling Stones.
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Unique Sound DesignThe sound in "Trigger Happy Jack" features a distinct use of the guitar, which is played in an unusual tuning, giving the song a unique sound character.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances of "Trigger Happy Jack", Poe often uses various sounds created by the audience to loop into the song’s performance.
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Accolades"Trigger Happy Jack" was nominated for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in the 39th Grammy Awards in 1997, although it didn't win.
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Poe's Artistic StyleThe song showcases Poe's signature style - a blend of rock, folk-rock, and electronica with a touch of jazz - a curious combination that was quite unique in the mid-'90s.
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Connection with Poe’s BrotherThe album which includes "Trigger Happy Jack" is said to be the beginning of a “dialogue” with her brother, author Mark Z. Danielewski, whose novel, "House of Leaves", shares common themes with Poe's music.
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