Left Hand Free
Alt-J
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Hey, shady baby, I'm hot like the prodigal son Pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe And, flower, you're the chosen one Well, your left hand's free And your right's in a grip With another left hand Watch his right hand slip Towards his gun, oh, no I tackle weeds just so the moon buggers nibble A right hand grip on his Colt single-action army, oh no Well, your left hand's free And your right's in a grip With another left hand Watch his right hand slip Towards his gun, oh, no N-E-O, O-M-G, gee whiz Girl you're the one for me Though your man's bigger than I am All my days he disagrees, oh, no (Speak easy) Well, my left hand's free Well, my left hand's free Well, my left hand's free, oh no Hey, shady baby, I'm hot Like the prodigal son Pick a petal eenie meenie miney moe And, flower, you're the chosen one Well, your left hand's free Well, my left hand's free Well, my left hand's free Well, my left hand's free Well, my left hand's free oh, no
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Written by: AUGUSTUS UNGER HAMILTON, JOE NEWMAN, THOMAS GREEN
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Left Hand Free" is a song by the British indie rock band Alt-J from their second album "This Is All Yours" released in 2014.
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Commercial SuccessThe song peaked at number two on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States, making it the band's highest-charting single in that country.
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Different StyleThe song is noted for its departure from the band's usual dreamy, electronic sound to a more bluesy, garage rock style. This was intriguing to many fans and critics as it showed a different side of Alt-J.
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InspirationThe song was written and recorded in a day due to a request from the band’s American label, who wanted something more "accessible."
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Use in Film"Left Hand Free" was used in the 2016 Marvel film, "Captain America: Civil War."
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Live PerformancesThe band often closes their live performances with this track due to its guitar-heavy sound and catchy rhythm.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Left Hand Free" was directed by Ryan Staake and features a summery, riverside party, which contrasts with the band's UK roots.
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ReleaseThe song was released as the second single from the album on July 7, 2014.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Alt-J members Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton and Thom Sonny Green.
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International RecognitionIt was widely recognized in several countries including Canada, US, International and United Kingdom.
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