The Oaf
Big Wreck
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Who'd you drag around my door if I Keep it cracked they won't be here no more Who'd you leave along the way Leave 'em there don't come back today Now who's the one who treats you right Yeah leave him there don't come back to fight Now who's the lad who wants to be It never was and it just can't be me My luck is wasted I'm on the run somewhere My luck is wasted I'm on the run somewhere Throw the rocks and break the glass I'll get down on my knees and kiss your ass 'Cause you're the one to be in my dreams It never was It isn't what it seems My luck is wasted I'm on the run somewhere My luck is wasted I'm on the run somewhere Now who's the dragon at my door Well I shot it now, it don't come back no more Gonna fire up someday My luck is wasted I'm on the run somewhere Feel my hand wrapped around My luck is wasted I'm on the run somewhere
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Written by: IAN THORNLEY
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Details"The Oaf" is a song by Canadian-American rock band Big Wreck, first released in their 1997 debut album "In Loving Memory Of...".
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Chart Performance"The Oaf" accomplished substantial success, reaching #6 on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #10 on the Canadian Singles Chart.
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Songwriting CreditsBig Wreck's lead vocalist Ian Thornley is credited as the sole songwriter for "The Oaf".
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Oaf" features the band performing at various locations intercut with scenes of a haunting female figure.
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Band DetailsAt the time "The Oaf" was produced, Big Wreck included members Ian Thornley, Brian Doherty, Dave Henning, and Forrest Williams.
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Music Style"The Oaf" is characterized by its intense guitar riffs and Thornley's gritty vocals. It fits comfortably within the post-grunge and hard rock genres prevalent during the late 1990s.
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Recent PerformancesIn Big Wreck's later tours, "The Oaf" has often been included in their setlist as a nod to the band's early years and continued fan-favorite.
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Record Label"The Oaf" was released through Atlantic Records, a major American record label founded in 1947.
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Radio PlayThe song was popular on rock radio in the late 1990s, contributing to the band's international prominence during that period.
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In Pop Culture"The Oaf" has been used in a number of media contexts, notably in the soundtrack of the video game "NHL 2K8".
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Notable ReviewsCritics often reference "The Oaf" as one of Big Wreck's standout tracks due to its catchy lyrical content and melodic appeal. Critics have often praised it for its tight musicianship and emotive execution.
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