Freak
Silverchair
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No more maybes Your baby's got rabies Sitting on a ball In the middle of the Andes Yeah I'm a freak Of nature Yeah I'm a freak If only I could be as cool as you As cool as you Body and soul I'm a freak I'm a freak Body and soul I'm a freak, I'm a freak Try to be different Well get a different disease Seems it's infectious To need the cold sore cream Yeah I'm a freak of nature Yeah I'm a freak I don't really know How to put on a cool show As boring as they come Just tell me where to go If only I could be as cool as you As cool as you As cool as you As cool as you Body and soul I'm a freak I'm a freak Body and soul I'm a freak, I'm a freak Body and soul I'm a freak I'm a freak Body and soul I'm a freak, I'm a freak Freak Freak Freak Freak
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Written by: DANIEL JOHNS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Band Formation"Freak" was performed by the Australian rock band Silverchair. The band was formed in 1992, when the members were just 15 years old.
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Album Release"Freak" is the opening track of Silverchair's second studio album, "Freak Show," which was released on February 3, 1997.
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Chart Performance"Freak" debuted and peaked at number 1 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, becoming Silverchair’s highest charting single.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe song was allegedly written as a scathing criticism of commercialism and the way in which the music industry treats artists. The song was interpreted as singer Daniel Johns’ venting his frustration towards their sudden fame and over-exposure.
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Musical Style"Freak" is a grunge rock song, showing significant influences of bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin.
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Chart Success in Other CountriesIn the United States, "Freak" reached number 4 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, and number 9 in Canada's singles chart.
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AwardsIn 1997, "Freak" won the ARIA Award for "Best Single". This was a significant achievement for the band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Freak" was directed by Gerald Casale from the band Devo. The video won the ARIA Award for Best Video in 1997.
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Writing CreditsSilverchair's lead vocalist and guitarist, Daniel Johns, is the song's sole writer.
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Pop Culture InfluenceEven years after its release, "Freak" continues to be one of Silverchair's most popular songs and is still played on rock radio stations around the world.
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Cover VersionsAmerican heavy metal band Sevendust has covered "Freak" live, showcasing the song's enduring influence in the world of rock.
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