Trigger Happy Jack (Drive by a Go-Go)

Poe

About Trigger Happy Jack (Drive by a Go-Go)

"Trigger Happy Jack" is a single from the debut album of Poe. The single peaked at 27 on the alternative charts and earned a gold record. The video was quite popular featuring Matt Sorum from Guns & Roses on drums,co-writer Jeffrey Connor on bass and featured Poe harassing a small man that she keeps in a jar.


Year:
1995
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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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Poe

Poe (born Anne Decatur Danielewski) is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. Poe's musical style is a unique blend of Rock, Jazz, Electronica, Folk, and Hip Hop elements combining intimate lyrical compositions. Many of Poe’s songs have been featured in films and on television. Poe first hit the modern rock charts in 1995. more »

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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".
Chart Success
Despite 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.
Album
The 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.
Song Theme
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Unique Sound Design
The 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.
Live Performances
During live performances of "Trigger Happy Jack", Poe often uses various sounds created by the audience to loop into the song’s performance.
Accolades
"Trigger Happy Jack" was nominated for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in the 39th Grammy Awards in 1997, although it didn't win.
Poe's Artistic Style
The 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.
Connection with Poe’s Brother
The 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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