Nobody's Fault But My Own
Beck
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When they catch all they wanted from you And they find that's all you knew Pack your bags from another town It's time to move I bet you were far to find Electrified in all this life Now you find that you're almost dying And all alone How could they be so cruel Pointing a finger, throw the book at you And who would want to dance with you Say it's true, I know it's true I know it's true Tell me that it's nobody's fault Nobody's fault But my own It's nobody's fault, Nobody's fault But my own When the moon is a counterfeit Better find the one that fits, Better find the one that lights The way for you When the road is full of nails Darkened jails and garbage pails And the paper's full of heartless tales Of faceless clowns Who would ever be so cruel Fall into the residue Who would ever dance with you Say it's true, I know it's true I know it's true Tell me that it's nobody's fault Nobody's fault But my own Tell me that it's nobody's fault Nobody's fault But my own Tell me that it's nobody's fault Nobody's fault But my own Tell me that it's nobody's fault Nobody's fault But my own
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Written by: Beck Hansen
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10 facts about this song
Lyrical Content"Nobody's Fault But My Own" features introspective lyrics, echoing the feelings of regret and self-blame. This aligns with the overall mood of the album "Mutations," which deals with themes of introspection and existential dread.
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AlbumThe song is from Beck's sixth studio album, "Mutations," released in 1998. Despite being considered less commercial than its predecessor "Odelay," the album was well-received and won a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 2000.
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InstrumentationThe song notably features instruments not commonly used in Beck's previous tracks, including a sitar, tamboura, and esraj which give the track an eastern vibe. This psychedelic influence is typical of the "Mutations" as a whole.
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ProductionBeck co-produced the track with Nigel Godrich, known for his work with Radiohead, a collaboration which further contributed to the sonic depth and experimental nature of the album.
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Style Shift"Nobody's Fault But My Own" showcases a shift in Beck's style towards more mature and complex musical articulations compared to the simpler, more playful compositions of his early career.
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ReceptionThe song and its album received positive reviews from critics. One notable praise coming from Rolling Stone, which described the album as "a subdued, acoustic affair with string arrangements, sitars and lyrics about blackbirds at windows."
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Beck's PerspectiveAccording to Beck, "Nobody's Fault But My Own" along with the rest of the tracks on "Mutations" were intended to be more somber, introspective songs as opposed to his previous funky and upbeat tracks like "Loser" or "Devil's Haircut."
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Live PerformancesThe song is regularly featured in Beck's live performances, often presented in a stripped down, acoustic format, highlighting the raw emotion in the lyrics.
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InfluenceBeck has cited the Beatles and Brazilian musician Caetano Veloso among his influences for "Mutations" in general and possibly "Nobody's Fault But My Own" in particular.
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ArtworkThe cover art for the album "Mutations" was made by Beck's grandfather, Al Hansen, who was engaged in the Fluxus art movement of the 1960s and 70s, reflecting Beck's connection to different forms of art beyond music.
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