In One Ear

Cage the Elephant

About In One Ear

"In One Ear" is a song by American rock band Cage the Elephant. It was released as the second, then re-released as the fifth single from the band's 2009 self-titled debut album. In the re-issue dated August 7, 2010, the single peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, the band's second number one single on that chart. There was an American version and UK version of the music video.


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They say that we ain't got the style,
We ain't got the class,
We ain't got the tunes that's goin to put us on the map
And I'm a phony in disguise,
Trying to make the radio,
I'm an anti-social anarchist, I sound like so and so,
They say I'm just a stupid kid,
Another crazy radical,
Rock and roll is dead I probably should've stayed in school,
Another generation X who somehow slipped up through the cracks,
Oh they'd love to see me fall but I'm already on my back

And it goes In One Ear,
And right out the other,
People talkin' shit but you know I never bother,
I goes In One Ear,
And right out the other,
People talkin' shit,
They can kiss the back of my hand

Now I know I'm not a saint,
I been a sinner all my life,
I ain't tryin to hide me flaws,
I'd rather keep them in the light,
They wanna criticise, scrutinize,
Cast another stone,
Burn me at the stake and sit and watch it from their throne,
They say the devil is my pal,
I do a lotta drugs!
The crowd will only like me if they're really fuckin' drunk,
They think they know my thoughts,
But they don't know the least,
If they listened to the words they'd find the message tucked beneath

But it goes In One Ear,
And right out the other,
People talkin shit even though they never bother,
It goes In One Ear,
And right out the other,
People talkin' shit, they can kiss the back of my hand

(You hear that
You hear what's coming? Oh you better run for the hills,
Cause we're coming to your town, and we're gonna burn that mother fucker down!)

Here's the moral to the story,
We don't do it for the glory,
We don't do it for the money,
We don't do it for the fame
So all the critics who despise us, go ahead and criticize us,
It's your tyranny that drives us, adds the fire to our flames

And it goes
In One Ear,
And right out the other,
People talkin' shit but you know we'll never bother,
It goes In One Ear,
And right out the other,
I'm only playing music cos you know I fucking love it,
It goes In One Ear,
And right out the other,
People talkin' shit but you know we'll never bother,
It goes In One Ear, and right out the other,
People talkin' shit well you know they can kiss the back of my hand.

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Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant is an American rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, that formed in mid-2006. Since their formation, the band has gained a large following in the US as well as the UK and Canada for their sound and their high-energy live performances. The band released their self-titled debut album on May 19, 2008 (June 23, 2008 in the UK). The album made them very popular in both Europe and America. On January 11, 2011, the group released their second album, Thank You, Happy Birthday (March 21, 2011 in the UK). The second album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and earned the band much positive reception. Both albums were produced by Jay Joyce of Jive Records. more »

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Written by: Matthew Ray Shultz, Donald Bradley Shultz, Jared Lloyd Champion, Daniel Andrew Tichenor, Lincoln Parish, Joseph Allen Stratton

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24 facts about this song

Release Details
"In One Ear" was released as Cage the Elephant's debut single on November 3, 2008.
Album Details
The song is the first track on the band's eponymous debut studio album, "Cage the Elephant."
Chart Success
The single initially reached No. 73 in the United Kingdom in 2008. It subsequently found more significant success upon its re-release in the United States in 2009, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Genre Classification
"In One Ear" is often classified under the genres of alternative rock, indie rock, and punk blues.
Song Composition
The song is known for its aggressive guitar riffs, energetic drums, raw vocals, and catchy chorus.
Song Message
The lyrics of "In One Ear" are about not caring about what others think and being true to oneself.
Live Performances
"In One Ear" is one of Cage the Elephant's most frequently performed songs during their concerts.
Music Video
The music video for "In One Ear" features the band performing in a variety of different locations including alleys, houses, and concert venues.
Band Origins
Cage the Elephant is an American rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky, formed in 2006.
Recognition
Rolling Stone called Cage the Elephant's "In One Ear" one of the best singles of 2009.
Remix Version
In 2010, a remix version of the song was made by the Canadian band Holy Fuck.
Line-Up
As of the song's recording, the band's lineup consisted of frontman Matt Shultz, guitarist Brad Shultz, bassist Daniel Tichenor, and drummer Jared Champion.
Inspiration
According to the band, the song was partly inspired by their struggle to make a name for themselves in their hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky, where they often felt ignored or dismissed.
Release Information
"In One Ear" was released in 2007, as part of Cage the Elephant's self-titled debut studio album.
Chart Rankings
The song reached number 1 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart and number 18 on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
Track Position
"In One Ear" is the opening track of the album, setting the mood for the rest of the music.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by the band's experiences in their small hometown of Bowling Green, Kentucky where they felt that they were not being heard.
Lyrics
The lyrics have been interpreted as a manifesto for the young band, which were striving to be heard in an industry often full of criticism and deaf to authentic music.
Style
The band's rock sound for "In One Ear" was heavily influenced by punk and alternative music, combined with blues-infused tones that would become a Cage the Elephant signature.
Music Video
The music video for "In One Ear", which was released in 2010, uses a mix of live performance and animated graphics.
Impact
Even with Cage the Elephant's continued success, "In One Ear" remains a fan favorite and is often played at concerts.
Awards
Despite not winning any awards, the song helped secure the band as a promising new act in alternative rock, and it sparked their first hit "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked".
Quotes
Lead vocalist, Matthew Shultz, has been quoted saying that the message in 'In One Ear' is "about having thick skin, and the loss of raw, authentic creativity, and originality due to fear of rejection or failure".
Live Performances
"In One Ear" is famous for its high-energy performances which often involve Matthew Shultz crowd surfing and interacting with the audience.

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