Aberdeen

Cage the Elephant

About Aberdeen

"Aberdeen" is a song by American rock band Cage the Elephant. It is the third single from their second studio album, Thank You, Happy Birthday (2011). The song was originally named Maybelline but was later changed to Aberdeen because Cage the Elephant's lead singer Matt Shultz couldn't stop singing the city's name while rehearsing in Aberdeen, Scotland.


Year:
2011
3:12
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I've been tryin' real hard
To realize
But somethings take a long long
Long long time (a long time)

Hold the phone
Hit repeat
You got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame tasted sin
You burned me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen
Way back
Way back
Way back

Never saw my dark side
In, in your eyes
Back and forth bloody fingers
Paintin' up the sky
The sky

Hold the phone
Hit repeat
You got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame tasted sin
You burned me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen
Way back
Way back
Way back

Hold the phone
Hit repeat
You got me foamin' at the knees
Saw the flame tasted sin
You burned me once again
Cut the cord, she's a creep
Aberdeen
Way back
Way back
Way back

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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

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11 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Aberdeen" is a track from Cage The Elephant's second studio album "Thank You, Happy Birthday," released in 2011.
Genre Classification
Cage The Elephant is primarily known for their alternative rock sound, and the song "Aberdeen" is a prime example of this genre.
Chart Performance Classification
The song reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2011, making it a significant commercial success for the band.
Song Title Classification
"Aberdeen" was named after the stop-motion animation character 'Aberdeen' from the show 'The Misadventures of Flapjack'.
Music Video Classification
The music video for "Aberdeen" is notable for its prominent use of stop-motion animation. The animation was influenced by 'King Kong' and other classic monster films.
Song Meaning Classification
According to some interpretations by fans, the song 'Aberdeen' is about a person who is self-destructive and can't break free from their harmful habits.
Award Classification
While the song itself didn't win any awards, the album "Thank You, Happy Birthday" won 'Best Alternative Music Album' at the 54th Grammy Awards.
Critical Reception Classification
"Aberdeen" has overall been well-received by both critics and fans, praised for its strong grunge influences, satisfying hooks, and dynamic vocals.
Lyrical Complexity Classification
As with many Cage The Elephant songs, "Aberdeen" is lauded for its introspective and nuanced lyrics that express deep emotional complexity.
Songwriting Classification
As with most songs by Cage The Elephant, "Aberdeen" was primarily written by the band's lead vocalist, Matthew Shultz.
Live Performance Classification
"Aberdeen" has consistently been a part of the band's concert setlists, often noted for its energy and crowd interaction during live performances.

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