Two Fingers
Jake Bugg
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I drink to remember, I smoke to forget Some things to be proud of, some stuff to regret Been down some dark alleys in my own head Something is changing, changing, changing I go back to Clifton to see my old friends The best people I could ever have met Skin up a fat one, hide from the Feds Something is changing, changing, changing So I kiss goodbye to every little ounce of pain Light a cigarette and wish the world away I got out, I got out, I'm alive and I'm here to stay So I hold two fingers up to yesterday Light a cigarette and smoke it all away I got out, I got out, I'm alive and I'm here to stay Down in the kitchen, drinking white lightning He's with my momma, yelling and fighting It's not the first time praying for silence Something is changing, changing, changing So I kiss goodbye to every little ounce of pain Light a cigarette and wish the world away I got out, I got out, I'm alive and I'm here to stay So I hold two fingers up to yesterday Light a cigarette and smoke it all away I got out, I got out, I'm alive and I'm here to stay There's a story for every corner of this place Running so hard you got out but your knees got grazed I'm an old dog but I learned some new tricks yeah So I kiss goodbye to every little ounce of pain Light a cigarette and wish the world away I got out I got out I'm alive and I'm here to stay So I hold two fingers up to yesterday Light a cigarette and smoke it all away I got out I got out I'm alive and I'm here to stay Hey, hey it's fine Hey, hey it's fine Hey, hey it's fine I left it behind
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Written by: Iain Denis Archer, Jake Kennedy
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Song Writing"Two Fingers" is co-written by Jake Bugg alongside Iain Archer. Iain Archer is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter who has also worked with artists like Snow Patrol and James Bay.
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Released Date & AlbumThe song was released in September 2012 as Bugg's second single. It's one of the songs from Jake Bugg's eponymous debut studio album.
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Chart Success"Two Fingers" reached number 28 on the UK Singles Chart, marking it one of Bugg's most successful tracks.
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Song MeaningThe song is widely recognized as an anthem of escape, with lyrics that speak to Bugg's experience of growing up in the Clifton Council Estate in Nottingham and his resolve to move past it.
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Record Label"Two Fingers" was released under Mercury Records, a British-American major record label.
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Live PerformancesJake Bugg has performed "Two Fingers" live at multiple venues including BBC Radio 1, Reading and Leeds Festival, and on his world tour.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Jamie Thraves, who's known for his work with bands like Coldplay and Radiohead. It’s filmed as a series of flashbacks showing a young boy living in a dysfunctional family environment resembling Bugg's own upbringing.
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RecognitionIn 2013, "Two Fingers" was nominated for the Q Award for Best Track.
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Style & GenreThe song is a mix of indie rock, folk pop, and blues rock, which are the typical styles associated with Jake Bugg.
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InfluencesBugg has cited the Beatles, Oasis, Johnny Cash, and Bob Dylan as influences, and these can be seen in the harmonic and rhythmic styles of "Two Fingers".
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Cover ArtThe cover art features a black and white photograph of Jake Bugg, reflecting the gritty, raw aesthetic of his music. The hand symbol he's making with his fingers is also cleverly a pun on the song's title, as well as a British 2-fingered gesture meaning "peace" or a rude V-sign depending on how it's executed.
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VocalsBugg’s voice — which has been called “unmistakable,” “unique” and “a shock when you first hear it” — is showcased in "Two Fingers" along with his talent for songwriting and storytelling.
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Indie Anthem"Two Fingers" has often been cited as an indie anthem, due in part to its powerful, empowering lyrics about overcoming adversity.
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