Cornflake Girl
Tori Amos
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Never was a cornflake girl Thought that was a good solution Hanging with the raisin girls She's gone to the other side Givin' us the old heave ho Things are getting kind of gross And I go it's sleepy time This is not really, this, a-this This is not really happening You bet your life it is You bet your life it is Oh, you bet your life It's a peel out the watchword Just peel out the watchword She knows what's going on Seems we got a cheaper feel now All the sweeteaze are gone Gone to the other side With my encyclopedia They musta paid her a nice price She's putting on her string bean love This is not really, this, this This is not really happening You bet your life it is You bet your life it is Oh, you bet your life It's a peel out the watchword Just peel out the watchword Never was a cornflake girl Thought that was a good solution Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Rabbit, where'd you put the keys? Rabbit, where'd you put the keys? Where'd you put the keys, girl? And the man with the golden gun Thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much, yeah And the man with the golden gun Thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much, yeah And the man with the golden gun Thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much, yeah And the man with the golden gun Thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much, yeah Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Oh, rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Rabbit, where'd you put the keys? oh yeah Rabbit, where'd you put the keys? Where'd you put the keys, girl?
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Written by: Tori Amos
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10 facts about this song
Musical Background"Cornflake Girl" is a song by Tori Amos from her 1994 album "Under the Pink". It was released as the album's first single and peaked at No. 4 in the UK singles charts.
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Origin of the TitleThe unusual title "Cornflake Girl" is actually a reference to the novel "Possessing the Secret of Joy" by Alice Walker, which discusses female genital mutilation. Amos used "Cornflake Girls" to describe women who betray other women, and "Raisin Girls" (mentioned in the song's lyrics) to denote women who don't.
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Chart SuccessThe song was one of Tori Amos's biggest hits. It reached number four in the UK and was also her only top 10 single in Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cornflake Girl" was directed by Big TV! and features Tori playing a variety of characters, including a plantation owner and a harem girl. It also presents a surreal scenario wherein she auctions off "Cornflake" women, reflecting the song's themes.
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Releases and RankingsThe song was released in different versions in the UK and US. The US version of the song was ranked by VHI as the 71st greatest song of the 90s.
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Influence on Later WorksThe metaphoric language of "Cornflake Girl" marked a turning point in Amos's music towards complex, personal material that has been her hallmark ever since.
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Live Performance"Cornflake Girl" has been a staple of Amos's live sets since its release, and is often extended with improvisational bridge sections.
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Song's ReceptionCritics have praised the song's gritty, relatable take on female friendships and its atmospheric instrumentation, helping to secure its lasting popularity.
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Cultural ImpactIn 2015, the song was chosen by Billboard as one of the "Top 50 Saddest Songs of All Time".
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Cover VersionsThe song was later covered by several artists, including the alternative rock band Jawbox. It has also been featured in an episode of the comedy-drama series "Master of None".
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