I Wrote the Book
Beth Ditto
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I put you up, I treat you well Tell you secrets I never tell We pretend, it's all okay But there's one thing we never say The world is full of good intentions Paradise is hard to find Say they love you but they don't mention Who they were with again last night Revenge, regret, I wrote the book Forgive, forget, I wrote the book Keeping secrets, I wrote the book on it don't test me Heartbreak and then some, tell me where is a friend when you need one Before you take a second look, remember I know every trick in the book It never stops around the clock When I'm there, you speak so soft The runaround will wear you out You break it off, I'll break you down The world is full of good intentions Paradise is full of lies Tell you they love you but fail to mention Who they were with again last night Cheating, sneaking, I wrote the book Begging, pleading, I wrote the book Lying, crying, I wrote the book on it don't test me Heartbreak and there's some, tell me where is a friend when you need one Before you take a second look, remember I know every trick in the book Heartbreak and there's some, tell me where is a friend when you need one Before you take a second look, remember I know every trick in the book I wrote the book, I wrote the book, I wrote the book on it don't test me I wrote the book on it don't test me now I wrote the book on it.
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Written by: BETH DITTO, JAMES ANTHONY SHAW, JAMES ELLIS FORD
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Wrote the Book" is a song by the American singer Beth Ditto, and it was released in 2011.
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Debut SoloThis song is notable for being part of Beth Ditto's first solo EP, which was self-titled.
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Creative TeamThe song was co-written by Ditto and British production team Simian Mobile Disco, who also produced the EP.
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Music VideoThe music video of "I Wrote the Book" was directed by renowned British fashion photographer Rankin, and was influenced by Madonna's music videos from the early 1990s.
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Critical ReceptionThe single received generally positive reviews from critics. It was hailed by many as a triumphant dance anthem.
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Popularity in UK"I Wrote the Book" was particularly well-received in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 35 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Gay IconBeth Ditto, an openly gay artist, has been praised for her queer-positive lyrics and imagery in the song.
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Live PerformancesDitto has performed "I Wrote the Book" at various music festivals and events, further cementing its popularity amongst her fans.
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Style and Genre"I Wrote the Book" exhibits a dance-pop genre, with deep club beats and hypnotic rhythms. Ditto’s gospel-trained vocals give the song a unique edge.
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InfluencesIn several interviews, Ditto stated that “I Wrote the Book” was influenced by a variety of music styles, ranging from 90s dance to soulful blues.
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Sampled SongThe track samples some lines from "Oh Comely" by Neutral Milk Hotel, showing an intriguing cross-genre appeal.
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Vinyl Release"I Wrote the Book" was also released as a vinyl single, which was highly appreciated by vinyl collectors and fans of Beth Ditto.
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