Loser

Beck

About Loser

"Loser" is a song by American musician Beck. It was written by Beck and record producer Carl Stephenson, who both produced the song with Tom Rothrock. "Loser" was initially released as Beck's second single by independent record label Bong Load Custom Records on 12" vinyl format with catalogue number BL5 on March 8, 1993. When it was first released independently, "Loser" began receiving airplay on various modern rock stations, and the song's popularity eventually led to a major-label record deal with Geffen Records-subsidiary DGC Records. After the song's re-release under DGC, the song peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in April 1994, becoming Beck's first single to hit a major chart. The song performed well internationally, reaching number one in Norway and the top 10 in Australia, Austria, Canada, Iceland, New Zealand and Sweden. The song was subsequently released on the 1994 album Mellow Gold. 


Year:
1994
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In the time of chimpanzees I was a monkey
Butane in my veins so I'm out to cut the junkie
With the plastic eyeballs, spray paint the vegetables
Dog food stalls with the beefcake pantyhose
Kill the headlights and put it in neutral
Stock car flamin' with a loser and the cruise control
Baby's in Reno with the vitamin D

Got a couple of couches sleep on the love seat
Someone keeps sayin' I'm insane to complain
About a shotgun wedding and a stain on my shirt
Don't believe everything that you read
You get a parking violation and a maggot on your sleeve
So shave your face with some mace in the dark
Savin' all your food stamps and burnin' down the trailer park

Yo, cut it
Soy un perdedor
I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me? (double barrel buckshot)

Soy un perdedor
I'm a loser baby, so why don't you kill me?

The forces of evil in a bozo nightmare
Ban all the music with a phony gas chamber
'Cause one's got a weasel and the other's got a flag
One's got on the pole shove the other in a bag
With the rerun shows and the cocaine nose job

The daytime crap with the folksinger slop
He hung himself with a guitar string
A slab of turkey neck and it's hangin' from a pigeon wing
You can't get it right if you can't relate
Trade the cash for the beef for the body for the hate
And my time is a piece of wax fallin' on a termite
That's chokin' on the splinters

Soy un perdedor
I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me?
(Get crazy with the Cheeze Whiz)

Soy un perdedor
I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me?
(Drive-by body pierce)

(Yo bring it on down)
Soy
(I'm a driver I'm a winner, things are gonna change I can feel it)

Soy un perdedor
I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me?
(I can't believe you)

Soy un perdedor
I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me?

Soy un perdedor
I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me?
(Sprechen Sie Deutche, baby)

Soy un perdedor
I'm a loser baby so why don't you kill me?
(Know what I'm sayin'?)

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Beck

Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell, July 8, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck. more »

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Written by: Carl Stephenson, Beck Hansen

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15 facts about this song

Release
"Loser" was Beck's debut single; it was released through Bong Load Custom Records on a 12-inch vinyl format in March 1993.
Chart Performance
The song topped the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1994, essentially marking Beck's breakthrough into the mainstream music industry.
Production Technique
The song's distinct sound resulted from a mash-up of traditional folk and rap, with extensive use of samplers and loops.
Lyrics
Beck has often described the lyrics of "Loser" as nonsensical, resulting from spontaneous improvisation during the song's recording process.
Popularity
Since its release, "Loser" has been hailed as an anthem of an entire generation associated with the slackers phenomenon of the 1990s.
Accidental Creation
The song was reportedly created almost by accident, during a casual jamming session where Beck was experimenting with his friend's slide guitar.
Noteworthy Recognition
"Loser" was ranked #203 in Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 greatest songs of all time.
Sampling Exclusivity
The track is one of the few songs to feature a sample of "I Walk on Guilded Splinter" by Dr. John, who generally does not allow his work to be sampled.
Satire
Beck has described "Loser" as satirical, poking fun at the pressure associated with writing hit rap lyrics.
Grammy Success
Although "Loser" did not win, it was nominated for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.
Iconic Line
The song's famous chorus, "I'm a loser baby, so why don't you kill me?", has been repeatedly cited as an iconic line since its release.
Spanish Lyrics
"Loser" contains one line of Spanish lyrics: "Soy un perdedor," which translates to "I'm a loser."
Music Video
The music video for "Loser" reflects the song's unusual blend of genres and styles, featuring numerous bizarre and dreamlike images.
Creation Time
The recording of the song was so spontaneous that it was reportedly completed in just six and a half hours.
Famous Parodies
On numerous occasions, the song and its recognizable refrain have been parodied by well-known figures and shows, such as "Weird Al" Yankovic and The Simpsons.

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