Surprise Surprise
Billy Talent
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You got the look, but not the credit They wrote the book, on how to sell it From cigarettes, to skinny jeans You got the money, they got the means Oh you upper class daughters, and working class sons It's hard to save a dollar, the way the world runs You're the target market of a corporate joke It won't be so ironic when your daddy is broke Surprise surprise, surprise surprise You're much better looking when you're in disguise Surprise surprise, surprise surprise And this revolution has been brought to you by Just gotta stop, so you can mimic The tortured artist, the jaded cynic The latest gadget, is just a gimmick Another sucker, born every minute Well I'm sick of this town, bringing me down A vast world epidemic all around I'm sick of this town, bringing me down A lost generation trying to act profound Oh you upper class daughters, and working class sons It's hard to save a dollar the way the world runs We got a counterculture you can buy of a shelf If you're losing your identity to somebody else Surprise surprise, surprise surprise You're much better looking when you're in disguise Surprise surprise, surprise surprise And this revolution has been brought to you by Those who seek to think we don't care And those who seek to think we're not aware Surprise surprise, surprise surprise You're much better looking when you're in disguise Call the ranks, Call the ranks, Call the ranks Oh you working class daughters, and upper class sons It's hard to save a dollar the way the world runs We're the target market of a corporate hoax Our generation is a fucking joke Surprise surprise, surprise surprise You're much better looking when you're in disguise Surprise surprise, surprise surprise And this revolution has been brought to you by Those who seek to think we don't care And those who seek to think we're not aware Surprise surprise, surprise surprise You're much better looking when you're in disguise
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Written by: AARON SOLOWONIUK, BEN KOWALEWICZ, IAN D'SA, JON GALLANT
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"Surprise Surprise" is a song by the Canadian rock band, Billy Talent, from their fourth studio album, "Billy Talent III."
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Release Details"Surprise Surprise" was released as the album's second single in October 2012.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number four on the Billboard Canadian Rock charts.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of Punk Rock, reflecting Billy Talent's overall style and core musical influence.
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Social CommentaryThe lyrics of "Surprise Surprise" provide social commentary. They criticize society's obsessions with wealth, consumerism, and material possessions.
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Music VideoA music video for "Surprise Surprise" was released in November 2012 and includes ironic visual humor that reflects the song's satirical lyrics.
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Record Label"Surprise Surprise" was released under the label of Warner Music Canada.
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Song Length"Surprise Surprise" has a duration of 3 minutes and 8 seconds, which is a standard length for punk rock songs of that period.
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Stellar ReviewsThe single received stellar reviews from critics, praising its powerful melodies, impactful lyrics, and energetic performance.
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AvailabilityThe song is available on major music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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Band MembersThe members involved in the making of the song are Benjamin Kowalewicz, Ian D'Sa, Jonathan Gallant, and Aaron Solowoniuk.
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Featured InstrumentsIn "Surprise Surprise", the band predominantly utilized electric guitars, bass, and drums, with backing and lead vocals overlaying the instrumental base.
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Song-Writing"Surprise Surprise," like the majority of Billy Talent songs, was primarily written by the band's guitarist, Ian D'Sa.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often played at Billy Talent's live performances and is a crowd favorite due to its high energy and catchy chorus.
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Nominations"Surprise Surprise" was nominated for "Single of the Year" at the 2013 Juno Awards.
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