Gotta Get A Grip
Mick Jagger
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Gotta get a grip Beat it with a stick Gotta get a grip She goin' for the hit The world is upside down Everybody lunatics and clowns No one speaks the truth And madhouse runs the town Well, you gotta get a grip Beat it with a stick You gotta get a grip Everybody's stuffing their pockets Everybody's on the take The news is all fake Let 'em eat chicken and let 'em eat steak Let 'em eat shit, let 'em eat cake You gotta get a grip You gotta get a grip You gotta keep it zipped And shoot 'em from the hip Yeah, yeah, you gotta get a grip Beat it with a stick I tried diversion and I tried coercion Meditation and medication And LA culture and aquapuncture And overeating and sex in meetings Induced insanity, Christianity Long walks and fast drives And wild clubs and low dives I pushed and I strived But I can't get you, can't get you Can't get you out of my mind Gotta get a grip Oh you, oh you Oh you, beat it with a stick Immigrants are pouring in Refugees under your skin Keep 'em under, keep 'em out Intellectual, shut your mouth Beat 'em with a stick Oh you Gotta get a grip Gotta get a grip Chaos, crisis, instability, ISIS Lies and scandals, wars and vandals Metadata scams and policy shams Put 'em in a slammer Gotta get a grip Gotta get a grip Gotta get a grip Come on
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Release Details"Gotta Get a Grip" is a solo single released by Mick Jagger, the lead vocalist of the Rolling Stones, in 2017. A music video directed by Saam Farahmand was released simultaneously with the song.
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Music and LyricsThe song showcases a rock-embedded funk dance vibe. Its lyrics interflow with political commentary, aimed at the social and political climate of the 21st century, especially at the state of the UK following the Brexit decision and the US post-Trump election.
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CollaborationIt was released concurrently with the single "England Lost," with both tracks featuring British rapper Skepta. Billed as a response to the 'anxiety, unknowability of the changing political situation' in a post-Brexit U.K., the tracks are Mick's first solo works in more than a decade.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Gotta Get a Grip" features actress Jemima Kirke, best known for her role in the HBO series "Girls." The video presents a series of frenzied scenarios highlighting societal issues like sexism, police brutality, and media manipulation.
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RemixesSeveral remix versions of the song were also released. Artists such as Kevin Parker from Tame Impala and Matt Clifford produced some popular remixes.
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First Solo Work"Gotta Get a Grip" is Mick Jagger's first solo work since the release of the 2001 album "Goddess in the Doorway."
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ReceptionThe song received mixed reactions. Critics praised it for its topicality and danceability, but it wasn't regarded as highly as Jagger's work with the Rolling Stones.
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Personal MotivationAccording to Jagger, he wrote "Gotta Get a Grip" after observing societal angst and unrest. He felt that music was a proper vehicle to express these perceptions.
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Not an Official AlbumThough "Gotta Get a Grip" was released along with "England Lost," they are not part of an official album. They were released as standalone singles.
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Live PerformanceJagger has said in interviews that he could see himself performing the song live since it has a nice groove that could work well in a live setting.
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