Kate
Ben Folds, Ben Folds Five
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She plays wipe out on the drums The squirrels and the birds come Gather around to sing the guitar Oh I, have you got nothing to say When all words fail she speaks Her mix tape's a masterpiece Walks through the garden So the roses can see Oh I, have you got nothing to say And you can see the daisies In her footsteps Dandelions, butterflies I want to be Kate Everyday she wars the same thing I think she smokes pot She's everything I want, She's everything I'm not Oh, I Have you got nothing to say She never gets wet She smiles and it's a rainbow And she speaks and she breathes I want to be Kate Down by the Rosemary and Cameron She hands out the Bhagaved Gita I see her around every couple days I want to meet her so that I can say, hey Kate
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Written by: ANNA GOODMAN, BEN FOLDS, DARREN JESSEE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Kate" is a single performed by the American alternative rock band, "Ben Folds Five," from their second studio album, "Whatever and Ever Amen," released in 1997.
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Lead SingerThe band's lead vocalist and pianist, Ben Folds, is the primary songwriter behind "Kate".
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Song MeaningThe song is said to be written about Folds’ high school friend, Kate, who he had a crush on. It explores the theme of unrequited love.
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Music Style"Kate" exemplifies Ben Folds Five's unique fusion of alternative rock and piano rock. The band stands out for their heavy use of piano, with Folds as the primary instrumentalist.
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Album Success"Whatever and Ever Amen," the album in which "Kate" features, is one of Ben Folds Five's most successful albums. It was certified gold by the RIAA for sales over 500,000 copies.
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Song PopularityDespite not being released as a single in the United States, "Kate" remains one of Ben Folds Five's most popular songs. In the UK, it reached number 39 on the Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Kate" shows the band performing in a small room filled with Polaroids of a girl assumed to be Kate.
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Ben Folds Solo PerformanceEven after Ben Folds Five disbanded in 2000, Folds continued to perform "Kate" as part of his solo concerts.
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Song CoverSeveral artists, including Colin Hanks and the band "The Lucksmiths," have covered "Kate."
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Enduring AppealMore than two decades after its release, "Kate" continues to be a fan favorite at Ben Folds' live shows, demonstrating the song's lasting appeal.
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