Moaning Lisa Smile

Wolf Alice

About Moaning Lisa Smile

"Moaning Lisa Smile" is a song by English alternative rock band Wolf Alice. It was released on 3 April 2014 as a single from their second EP, Creature Songs (2014). It also appears on the US edition of their debut album, My Love Is Cool (2015). The song reached number 9 on the Alternative Songs chart and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The song was re-released as a single in April 2015 in the US, marking their first single release in the US. It was released on vinyl with "Giant Peach" featured as a B-side. 


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2015
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Clinging to love, escape a father and mother
She offers some other way out of the hole
She's overachieving, chasing her dreams
And coming down slowly, yeah, it's out of control

(Ah) Scrap the blues, if the blues don't work
Flash your teeth, though the inside hurts
(Ah) it's time to glow, lose your way
To make you feel better just because you feel worse

All of the books and all in a boat and
Nowhere to run, God, this is out of control
You wait for something to undo these feelings
Waiting and waiting but it's out of control

(Ah) Scrap the blues, if the blues don't work
Flash your teeth, though the inside hurts
(Ah) it's time to glow, lose your way
To make you feel better just because you feel worse

(Ah)
(Ah)
It never is enough
No, it never is enough
It never is enough
No, it never is enough

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Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice are a British four-piece alternative rock band from north London, England, formed initially as an acoustic duo in 2010. Its members since 2012 are Ellie Rowsell (vocals, guitar), Joff Oddie (guitars, vocals), Theo Ellis (bass), and Joel Amey (drums, vocals). The band released their debut single, "Fluffy", in February 2013, and followed it with "Bros" in May of that year. They released their debut EP, Blush, in October, and its follow-up, Creature Songs, in May 2014. In February 2015, the band released the lead single, "Giant Peach", from their debut album, My Love Is Cool, which was released in June 2015. It includes their 2014 single "Moaning Lisa Smile", which peaked at number nine on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart in August 2015, and was no… more »

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Written by: Ellen Ciara Rowsell, Joel Donald Scott Amey, Jonathan David Oddie, Theodore Joseph Ellis

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Moaning Lisa Smile" by Wolf Alice belongs to the genre of Indie Rock and Alternative Rock, displaying a mix of profound lyrics and hard-hitting musical composition.
Award Nominations
Notable for its composition and intensity, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2016 in the category "Best Rock Performance".
Album Placement
The track is a part of the band's debut EP named 'Creature Songs' and is also included in their debut album 'My Love Is Cool'.
Band Formation
Wolf Alice, the band that performed "Moaning Lisa Smile," formed in North London in 2010, with "Moaning Lisa Smile" becoming one of their breakout hits.
Influences
Ellie Rowsell, the lead vocalist of Wolf Alice, has mentioned in interviews that the song was influenced by the early grunge movement, as well as 90's rock bands such as Nirvana.
Music Video
The music video for "Moaning Lisa Smile" was directed by Ozzie Pullin and shows the band playing in a high school talent show, conveying the song's theme of youthful rebellion and self-identity.
Chart Performance
Although the song didn't hit the top 40 in the UK Singles Charts, it did reach number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs chart, showing its popularity in the United States.
Simpson's Inspiration
The track's title "Moaning Lisa Smile" is a nod to the popular TV show "The Simpsons." The title references the character Lisa Simpson who is often seen unhappy or 'moaning' on the show.
Tour Success
"Moaning Lisa Smile" became a mainstay of Wolf Alice's live performances during their 2015 tour, showcasing the band's powerful stage presence.
Critical Acclaim
The song received widespread critical acclaim for its fusion of pop melodies with grunge influences, with many critics highlighting it as one of the standout tracks on 'Creature Songs' and 'My Love Is Cool'.

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